Otara Waterways & Lake Trust

Founded in 2016, the trust aims to restore the mauri (life force) of nearly 200 km of open streams in the Ōtara waterways.

The team actively protect some of the most polluted waterways in Auckland, tackling issues like sedimentation, pollution, contamination, illegal dumping and invasive pests.

Stephen Grey was a founding (and continuing) trustee of the Otara Waterways & Lake Trust.  Chester Grey are the accountants and financial advisors for the trust, helping to support the valuable work the trust does in our community.

The work of the Otara Waterways & Lake Trust includes large-scale stream restoration, removing pest plants, planting native species and cleaning up illegal dumping. They’ve planted nearly 200,000 native plants, hosted more than 100 community events and supported 3,000 people to volunteer or participate in community days. The trust involves the community at every step, empowering people to care for their local environment.

The Ōtara Waterways and Lake Trust in Auckland recently received $41,380 from the Meridian Energy Decarbonisation fund to purchase an electric ute. This powerful eco-friendly vehicle will support the trust’s restoration projects while reducing emissions.

To learn more about the work of the trust and their new Ute, click on the link below to watch a short video