Hi All, The Advocates has prepared and made a submission on the proposed Natural Environment and Planning Bills. Advocates Chair Carl Bergstrom has spearheaded the effort to make sure the environment for trout and salmon are accounted for in this new legislation. It seems probable that the Advocates will be making an oral submissiom as […]

Hi All, Advocates for the Tongariro River: Protecting Our Taonga for Future Generations  The Tongariro River is more than a waterway—it’s a living treasure, a source of recreation, biodiversity, and cultural significance. For decades, the Advocates for the Tongariro River (AFTR) have worked tirelessly to safeguard this vital ecosystem. As we close out another year, it’s worth reflecting on their […]

Hi All, Whether it is maintaining, improving and initiating a new, river access is an ongoing topic of conversation with regards to the Tongariro.  The dynamic nature of the river means that following material weather events, access to the river changes. Following this years earlier flood events, you will have noticed material changes in the […]

Hi All, As you maybe aware, the Tongariro River has seen two significant flood events in the last month. The first  on the 9/10th of May and the second on 4/5th June. To put this in perspective, these events are first in seven years of this magnitude.  These events have seen the river change materially, […]