Waitaha River in the Balance

The Waitaha river hydro scheme, its supporters say, will bring energy resilience to the West Coast. But is it worth draining one of the world’s last remaining wild rivers for? Footage/Photo Credits: Two Dash Productions Neil Silverwood Eli Johnson Claire Thomas Richard Bramley Sid Tinney Jason Blair @Katabatic Media THANKS: Phil Palzer and Rata Lovell-Smith Eli Johnson Wayne Johnson Claire Thomas Rory McDougall Jason Blair Justin Venable Neil Silverwood Tania Gibson Heath Milne Dave Kwant Director, Producer and Camera: Gerard Smyth Second Camera: Bill Morris Line Producers: Kirsty Cooper & Antony Miller Editor: Sarah Grohnert Research: Bill Morris Colour & Online: Mike Kelland Audio Post: Chris Sinclair Funded by NZ On Air