Media Release

Puna Wai Ora - Te Hiku Drought Relief Programme is proud to announce it has successfully commissioned more than 10 million litres of water storage to homes across Te Hiku o te Ika (Te Hiku) - Far North.

The impressive achievement was celebrated with a special lunch following the installation of its 400th water tank on August 28, 2024.

Media Release

In May 2021 the Government announced investment of $8 million for a three-year innovative Iwi-led initiative to improve the resilience of Te Hiku whānau during drought. The installation of water tank systems will impact many vulnerable whānau to have access to clean drinking water across the Te Hiku region.