IAWAI – Flowing Waters Board of Directors
In June 2025 a three-person Establishment Board was appointed to govern IAWAI.
The Directors are Kevin Lavery, Tim Manukau (Tainui Waka) and Dave Chambers.
Kevin Lavery has been appointed as the Executive Chair and will act as a chief executive of IAWAI - Flowing Waters until a chief executive is appointed. That is unlikely to be until late-2025.
The Directors were appointed by a nine-person Establishment Board Appointment Panel made up of representatives from both councils, and Waikato-Tainui.
Kevin Lavery, Tim Manukau and Dave Chambers.
Establishment Board meetings
The Board meets monthly, alternating between Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council.
The Board meetings dates for 2025 are:
- 18 September
- 15 October
- 18 December
Agendas, minutes and the livestream are available here.
Board meetings are open to the public. Those wishing to attend, or present to the board, please read our guidance below and send your name and a summary of the information to be presented to info@iawai.co.nz
Meeting guidance
- Please don’t interrupt board discussions.
- No filming or recording is allowed unless you’ve received approval in advance – please email info@iawai.co.nz
- If you are speaking, you will have 10 minutes to present your views.
- We’ll confirm your presentation time before the meeting.
- The Board and management won’t respond during the meeting, but you’ll receive a written reply within 7 days.
- You won’t be able to take part in any board discussions or speak on agenda items.
Shareholding arrangements
IAWAI – Flowing Waters is owned by Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council. There are no other shareholders.
Both councils have equal (50:50) voting rights.
Both councils have three representatives each on the IAWAI – Flowing Waters Forum, alongside three representatives from Waikato-Tainui. It is this Forum which makes Board appointments, Waikato-Tainui has voting rights for Board appointments only.
Councils provide direction to IAWAI though a Statement of Expectations. A company Constitution and Shareholders’ Agreement also set out the obligations of the company and each shareholder.
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Last updated 3 September 2025