
Russell Death reviewed the FNDC freshwater plan change – alongside hapū, he argued that measures to improve freshwater quality were not strong enough. On the back of this, Russell led a successful bid for Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund to expand the freshwater monitoring protocols and awa planning for Waitangi River hapū – this may be achieved through the charitable trust Ko Waitangi te Awa Trust.