The GOAT in the boat claimed three world championship titles last year.
The veteran defeated Australian Olympic champion Jessica Fox at Paris.
Rio silver medallist Luuka Jones admits a battle with long COVID left her considering retirement.
Dame Lisa has eased to her third gold medal to complete a successful week in Druisberg.
"It's been a really good regatta, so far."
The world title is New Zealand's first in the event - men's or women's.
The success was Dame Lisa Carrington's second gold at the Hungary regatta.
Dame Lisa pipped her teammate by less than a second to top the podium at the Canoe Sprint World Cup.
The two will square off in the final overnight Saturday.
