# Tukituki Water Storage Project: Legal Challenge Over Environmental Concerns

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-05-21T17:51:26+00:00
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## Resource

The Tukituki Water Storage Project, formerly known as the Ruataniwha Dam, is back in the spotlight after receiving an $18 million loan for a viability study. The project, which was initially rejected by the Supreme Court in 2017 due to a land swap issue, is now being revived under the governments Fast-track Approvals Act. However, the projects original consents, granted in 2015, were set to expire in 2025, but local councils extended them by another five years in April. Forest & Bird, an environmental organization, is challenging this decision, arguing that the environmental picture has changed since 2015 and that the projects impact on outstanding natural features and water bodies was not adequately considered. The projects leaders, however, view this as a judicial review of the councils decision-making process and express disappointment at the involvement of a national organization in the matter. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/535f8450f3c88645

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