Concerned about OUR water sovereignty?
Welcome to Aotearoa Water Action.For the People. For the Planet. For the Future.
We are communities against water mining
Aotearoa Water Action (AWA) provides support to communities across the country who are battling to protect water security in their region. We will continue providing support and consultation to committed groups nationwide. If water in your region is being threatened by exploitation, get in touch with us and find out more information on how we can help.
We are locals raising awareness & taking action
Water bottling companies are mining NZ aquifers nationwide. AWA’s current focus is on the Belfast bottling plants in Christchurch. We won the first round of our legal battle at the High Court against ECAN and two water mining companies. Winning this case will set an important precedent for NZ, overturning the use of old industrial consents for water bottling.
We Need Public Concern Over Water Exploitation
Many Kiwis are becoming increasingly concerned about what is happening with our water in New Zealand as corporations are attempting to buy up water rights to bottle vast quantities of our water and sell it.
Aotearoa Water Action (AWA) wants to bring attention to the reality of what is happening in this country and what it means for the future.
Water is life, and is required for the well-being of all living things. We do not want to lose control of our precious water to corporate interests.
We need your support to protect nz water sovereignty
Your support matters. Climate breakdown is a reality, and water is becoming an increasingly threatened resource, with aquifers collapsing and being depleted in many parts of the world.
We are facing a global water crisis, existing laws and trade agreements compromise the government’s ability to protect our water from a growing global demand.
The people of NZ are calling on this government to prohibit existing, and any further granting of consents that extracts and exports our water.
To combat this, we need to start at flax roots. Aotearoa Water Action is run entirely by locals and volunteers. Your support goes a long way!
Bottle off campaign
Aotearoa Water Action WON the first round of proceedings in late 2018 but both water mining companies have appealed the Court’s decision.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to defend the Court’s decision and fund round 2 of our appeal.
Winning this will help to protect water for our communities, set an important precedent for NZ, and continue protecting our water for generations to come.
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A special thanks and gratitude to all our donors, volunteers, and supporters.
Especially those who are battling water exploitation that’s happening all over the country.
All your time, energy, and determination cannot be appreciated enough, kia kaha.
