Tom Macky
Our blog is updated with news and events of interest to our lake community. Click on the Pictures or Headings to read more. Please let us know via our contact page if there are any items you would like added.
September 10, 2024
Here is a summary, prepared by Jim Stanton, of the decisions from the RLC LTP which will have most affect on our lake Rotoiti community.
September 10, 2024
In contrast to recent years, 2024 has seen Rotoiti lake levels stabilised for the most part within the operating range of RL279.10 – 279.20 metres
September 10, 2024
This news letter from BoPRC covers a range of topics including lake structure inspections, Limited Notified Consent Applications etc
September 10, 2024
Here is a summary of the decisions from the BoPRC Long-Term Plan which will have most affect on our lake Rotoiti community.
September 10, 2024
The Lake Water Quality Society hosted a meeting for Rotoiti residents over Matariki Weekend to provide an update on the Ōhau diversion wall.
July 23, 2024
Here are notes from the Rotoma sewerage public meeting and the actions they recommend to achieve a cost reduction for property owners.
July 19, 2024
With the LTP finalised we await RLC decision on redirecting $2.5m from Aquatic Centre to our scheme & we answer property owner payment questions
July 19, 2024
The government's proposed new Rule requires reduced safer speeds to be reversed and the public consultation process to be repealed
June 7, 2024
Community sewerage scheme submissions clearly heard by Council. Option 2 was moved by the Mayor and was passed unanimously. Rotorua Daily Post
June 7, 2024
Meeting on Diversion Wall and leakage of Rotorua water into Rotoiti contributing to algal blooms: 10am, 30 June, Pikiao League Club Rooms, Mourea.
June 4, 2024
Thank you all for your phenomenal support. It is now Council decision time. They have 3 options the best for us being $22,485 Incl Gst.
May 10, 2024
Thank you all for your phenomenal support. We had over 130 submissions supporting LRCA on our web site. You can read our submissions here.
May 1, 2024
HIGHEST CYANABACTERIA READINGS IN THE OHAU CHANNEL EVER RECORDED. Dogs seriously ill after playing in Lake Rotorua.
April 28, 2024
Good progress has been made making our position on the scheme clear to Council. You can read about progress and our key actions here.
April 24, 2024
Richard Prebble uses his weekly NZ Herald column to make his submission to the Rotorua Lakes Council on their proposed $45k charge for the scheme.
April 17, 2024
Lakeside homeowners are furious about a “horrendous blowout” as they face paying up to about $88,000 per property to be connected to a sewerage scheme
April 15, 2024
Meeting sends clear message to council that they won't accept scheme charge on grounds of un-affordability, misleading cost advice and questionable management.
April 7, 2024
Rotorua Lakes Council Long Term Plan proposes cost per property of $45,000 as a lump sum or $88,000 over 25 years You must have your say!
March 19, 2024
Our March 2024 Newsletter has been E-mailed to members. Read it on our website here or become a member of LRCA to receive it by Email.
March 18, 2024
Council will set the cost per property in June 24 in their Long Term Plan. RLC estimates it could be around $30,000 each. You must have your say!