Story of the Waikato River (pt 2)

[@lifeisfun3371]

Only watching it for the Waikato river

[@lifeisfun3371]

Omg I didn’t know

[@retimixshotcrete5870]

Very informative

[@tangata_rereke4016]

I don't understand why you are pointing out the faults when you are the ones who hold the power to implement solutions.. this was a toanga, this carried immense power and mana, this carried the mauri of tangatawhenua.. He piko, He taniwha!!! Now it is a cesspool that only carries sickness.. we know whats wrong tell us what we can do to tautoko the council in finding ways to fix it!!

[@WaikatoRegionalCouncilNZ]

Kia ora Cyril. Thanks for taking the time to watch our video! In our rohe, protecting and improving the region’s water quality is the number one environmental concern for our communities. That’s the case for Waikato Regional Council too, which is why water is one of our strategic priorities. A lot of work aimed at protecting and improving the region’s water quality and quantity is underway by iwi, landowners, organisations, communities and us. Since this video was recorded, for example, we’ve undertaken a significant consultation process to achieve rivers that have improved water quality, are safe for food gathering along their entire length and meet the requirements of Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato, the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River. It’s called Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora, and it’s a first step on an 80-year journey. You can read more about it at www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/healthy-rivers-plan-for-change.

[@tangata_rereke4016]

@@WaikatoRegionalCouncilNZ "legal personality offers us a profound alternative to the human assumption of sovereignty over nature" Pita Sharples"... its been done, its been proven.. what are we waiting for?

[@lesmondk3376]

I have hunted along the Waikato near Kinleith the outlet stinks it’s rotten as ,been like that for as long as I can remember

[@tangata_rereke4016]

@@lesmondk3376 Yes mate, kinleith is a MAJOR issue on the Waikato.. walk upstream from there its a nice river walk down stream its gross

[@lesmondk3376]

@@tangata_rereke4016 I remember years ago when they had there last (I think) strike at the mill it was shut down for about 6-8 weeks people in Hamilton were committing on how clear the water looked and they were right I had a look myself off the cobham bridge you could see the bottom but you are right it’s cleaner just up stream ,just pisses me off same as the Tarawera at Kawerau