Antoine Coffin
Kaihautū CEO, Waikato River Authority | Raukawa, Ngāti Apakura, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, and Ngāpuhi
Antoine Coffin is the Kaihautū (Chief Executive Officer) of the Waikato River Authority (WRA), a role he has held since July 2024. He brings over 25 years of experience in Māori resource management, cultural heritage planning, Treaty settlements, and community engagement. His appointment reflects his dedication to restoring and protecting the health and well-being of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers.
Affiliated with Raukawa, Ngāti Apakura, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, and Ngāpuhi, Mr. Coffin has held significant leadership roles within his iwi. He has served as the Chair of Ngāti Ranginui and led various post-settlement governance entities, encompassing fisheries, aquaculture, and historic land settlements. Additionally, he is a qualified Resource Management Act (RMA) Commissioner and a Crown-appointed Freshwater Commissioner.