Rakaia River Canterbury

30th November 2024

November - The hearing - Who is responsible for managing the Rakaia River Canterbury (NWCO)


The two day hearing occured on the 20th - 21st, with party's presenting their views as to where the responsibilities lie. There are still a few steps to be completed as party's respond to the various items, this will be completed by the 20th December, and then more waiting and hopefully the Judge will make the decision we are hoping for.

Our Angler group attended, as an interested party, we didn't have our lawyer present as our funds for this are preciously low. We have contributed affidavits outlining angler concerns regarding the changes over time of the values protected by the WCO, this was to provide background as to why the court is being asked to make this decision, and our interest in it. And have contributed elsewhere were we can.

There's a new summary on Newsroom here.


The vast upper Rakaia River

Steve Gerard
Trustee Future Rivers Trust
Mid Canterbury