A Short History
The project was launched in 2019 with support by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, who said:
“I am pleased to advise you that the Waikanae River has been chosen as one of 14 priority river catchments across New Zealand, with the aim to restore them to ‘a healthy functioning state’ in partnership with others. This will see the Department fully supporting a vision of restoring the Waikanae river from mountains to sea, and bringing to the table operational and technical staff and resources to contribute to achieving that vision collaboratively with iwi,
Greater Wellington, Kapiti District Council and the Waikanae community.”
Jobs for Nature nature funding was celebrated by a visit by Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allen in January 2021.

