Last week, Waikato RiverCare had the opportunity to visit one of Mercury’s hydro dams and gain valuable insight into how hydroelectric generation operates within the Waikato River system. The tour provided a behind-the-scenes look at dam operations, including how water flows are managed to balance energy generation, environmental considerations, and river health. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the role hydroelectricity plays in New Zealand’s renewable energy m

Waikato RiverCare was proud to be named a finalist on the Next List  at the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards. While we did not take home the award, being recognised alongside so many innovative and values-led organisations is an honour and a reflection of the important work being undertaken across the sustainability sector. We extend our sincere thanks to our partners, funders, landowners and supporters for their ongoing commitment to our kaupapa. This recognition acknowledge

Our new wetland habitat is already doing exactly what it was created for — supporting wildlife! 💚 These two dab chicks were spotted making themselves at home, exploring the water and enjoying the shelter of the wetland planting. A wonderful early sign that the habitat is thriving. ✨🌿

It's great to see how well this former project is progressing. Our work not only enhances the Waikato River but also supports a diverse...

Here's a short video showcasing some of our mahi at this former project.

We had the pleasure of hosting Sue McConnochie, from Waikato River Authority https://waikatoriver.org.nz/ to complete our final...

As Christmas fast approaches we thought we'd share this video showing some of the work we've been doing.