Waikato Raupatu River Trust and Waikato Regional Council Co-Governance Committee
Committee responsibilities
Waikato Regional Council has a Joint Management Agreement (JMA) with Waikato-Tainui iwi.
Established through Treaty settlement legislation, the JMA sets out agreed processes that enable iwi participation in resource consent, environmental monitoring, enforcement, and policy and planning matters within the rohe (tribal boundaries) of Waikato-Tainui iwi.
The Committee is responsible for ensuring the Joint Management Agreement (JMA) between Waikato Raupatu River Trust and Waikato Regional Council is implemented in a way that satisfies both parties and upholds the partnership principles set out in the Waikato‑Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Act 2010.
The Committee meets annually, or more frequently as agreed, and operates under its own Standing Orders. Decisions are made by consensus, reflecting the shared commitment of both organisations.
Committee members
Co-Chairs
Trustee Nanaia Mahuta
Cr Noel Smith
Deputy Co-Chair
Cr Jennifer Nickel
Members – Waikato Raupatu River Trust
Trustee Jackie Colliar
Trustee Jaydene Kana
Members – Waikato Regional Council
Cr Kataraina Hodge
Cr Angela Strange
Alternate
Cr Ben Dunbar-Smith
2026 Meetings
The future meeting dates and times published on this page are unconfirmed until the publication of the agenda.
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8 April 2026, 10.00am |
Item 6.2 – Overview of Waikato-Tainui Item 6.3 – WRC JMA Schedules Overview Item 6.4 – Waikare-Whangamarino Action Plan Item 6.5 – Summary of River and Catachment Management Activities 2024/25 |
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4 June 2026, 10.00am |
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23 July 2026, 9.30am |
Item 6.4 – Update on Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1: Waikato and Waipa River |
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16 December 2026, 10.00am |
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