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.
May 14, 2022
Year 2 of the 2021-31 Long Term Plan proposes capital investment totalling $143m for asset renewals, infrastructure to support growth and projects already underway.
May 14, 2022
LRCA has received a favourable response from BoPRC re Draft Amendments of Proposed Conditions for drawdown, along with an Observation Monitoring Plan.
May 8, 2022
Fewer than 2000 Dabchicks remain in N.Z, giving them a “near threatened” status. Here’s how you can help save the 322 Dabchicks on Rotoiti.
April 24, 2022
Whangamarino School is hosting a local ANZAC Day service on Monday, 25th April, 10.00 - 11.00am. Light refreshments and covid care.
April 9, 2022
BoPRC advises residents that the weed wash up at Okawa Bay is really a private amenity issue which they would need to address themselves.
April 5, 2022
Gerhard Mostert, of RLC advises that progress is tracking well with 24 Biolytix installations complete and 40 properties booked for installation.
March 24, 2022
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has now completed the ‘Notification determinisation’ for Rotoiti. Here is what this means for you?
March 23, 2022
Local government elections will be taking place this October. Non resident ratepayers can vote too - enrol to vote or update your details online now.
February 28, 2022
A group of hardy locals are transforming a reserve at 133-155 Ōkere Rd with great knowledge and plants support from RLC & BoPRC.
February 22, 2022
LRCA has submitted that the SH30 speed limit should be 60kph from Moose Lodge to Hongis Track including the 1km from Ruato Bay and Gisborne Pt.
February 10, 2022
Our February 2022 Newsletter has been E-mailed to members. Read it on our website or become a member of LRCA to receive it by Email.
February 7, 2022
LRCA have met with the Regional Council and they have agreed to review their approach to the trial and the conditions under which it is run.
January 26, 2022
Waka Kotahi has adopted most of LRCA’s proposed 60kph speed limits except for 1km between Ruato Bay and Gisborne Pt where 80kph is proposed.
January 25, 2022
Due to the recent change in traffic light settings, the East Rotoiti Sewerage Scheme Open Day on the 29th January 2022 has been postponed.
January 24, 2022
Chorus is building an Ultrafast Broadband fibre network in Gisborne Point/Komuhumuhu, starting this January with completion due May 22.
January 19, 2022
Covid 19 Isolation facility opens at Okataina Lodge near Lake Rotoiti. Ownership of the lodge has been taken over by Ngāti Tarawhai.
January 19, 2022
Draft Minutes of open discussion on lakes structures, lake levels, project Whakahaumanu, Taio Hubs, water safety and sewage here.
January 11, 2022
Muriwai Ihakara, one of the titans of kapa haka and Māori culture has died aged 63. His death is a huge loss to Māori arts, and the wider te ao Māori.
January 1, 2022
To keep our community safe only those with vaccination passes will be able to attend our AGM. More info & Issue updates available.
December 24, 2021
Observations by BoPRC indicate an extensive algal bloom in Okawa Bay. “People should avoid any contact with the water in Okawa Bay.”