Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River
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These words form part of the Vision
and are taken from the maimai aroha, or
lament, by Kiingi Taawhiao, the second
Maaori King, in which he recorded his
adoration for the Waikato River and the
significance of the river as a treasure for
all generations. These visionary words
inspire the actions that will be necessary
to restore the health and wellbeing of
the Waikato River.
beautiful than the last
Tooku awa koiora me oona pikonga he kura
The river of life, each curve more
tangihia o te maataamuri
