Millan Ruka
Call for rahui on commercial eeling on Wairua river
The rivers campaigner Millan Ruka is calling for an end to commercial eeling on parts of two Northland rivers. Mr Ruka and hapu helpers have just finished a survey of eel numbers on the Wairua and… Audio
River campaigner challenges effluent rules
Northland's river campaigner Millan Ruka is challenging the Northland Regional Council over the way it measures the effect of dairy effluent draining into rivers, as Lois Williams reports. Audio
River damage from forestry under scrutiny in Northland
The pollution of rivers by intensive farming has been well-documented in Northland, but the damage caused by forestry? Not so much, as Lois Williams reports. Audio
Millan Ruka - River Ranger
Millan Ruka works as a river patrol ranger in Northland, encouraging the community and local councils to bring back the health of the rivers. It all began five years ago when Millan became aware of… Audio, Gallery
Fight to clean up Northland's waterways from farm run off
Millan Ruka is spearheading the fight to clean up Northland's waterways from farm run off, and Joe Carr is chair of Northland Regional Council's Environment Management Committee. Audio
Local crusader wins clean river battle
Whangarei man Millan Ruka has had a significant victory in his crusade to clean up Northland rivers after years of damage by grazing cattle. Audio