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Working with mana whenua and communities on fresh water

Te Mana o te Wai is our vision for fresh water. An important part of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM) implementation is working with mana whenua and communities to determine how Te Mana o te Wai applies to freshwater ecosystems in Auckland.

Mana whenua

We are working with mana whenua on an ongoing basis to the extent they wish to be involved.

Engagement with communities

There have been two phases of community consultation and engagement. We are using feedback from these two phases to help develop the freshwater management policy for the Auckland region.

Phase one

In July 2022 we asked Aucklanders for feedback on:

  • how they value fresh water
  • their concerns (either for a particular water body or for a whole area)
  • what they would like to see achieved in the future
  • their views on the proposed Freshwater Management Units.

Visit Implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (Te Mana o te Wai) for Auckland to read the feedback summary report.

Phase two

In November 2024 we asked Aucklanders for feedback on:

  • the proposed long-term vision for freshwater in Auckland
  • freshwater values and outcomes
  • how to look after our best quality rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands
  • how to protect and improve habitats
  • how to manage the increasing demand for water.   

Visit Setting our direction for improving freshwater in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland to read the feedback summary report.

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