Working together, Waikato Waters transition
It had all the makings of a school reunion.
Familiar faces, shared histories and a few laughs about how much things had changed were as much a part of the day as the speeches and ceremony.
School mates, from left Hauraki mayor Toby Adams, Ngāti Korokī Kahukura co-chair Hinerangi Kara and Local Government minister Simon Watts. Photo: Mary Anne Gill
Waikato Waters chair Elena Trout leads the visiting group including Local Government minister Simon Watts, Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger, mayors and chief executives from around the region towards a welcome from iwi and Waipā District Council representatives. Photo: Mary Anne Gill
