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.
July 2, 2021
LAST CHANCE to have your say to Waka Kotahi on safer speed limits at the Eastern end of Rotoiti. Public submissions on the speed review finish 5pm Wednesday 7 July 2021.
June 30, 2021
A new page has been added to our website within “The Lake” section covering key boating risk factors, Rotoiti Harbour Master concerns & the BoP Regional Navigation Bylaw.
June 3, 2021
Our June 2021 Newsletter was E-mailed out Thursday 3rd June. If you have not received it you can read it on our website or become a member of LRCA to receive it by Email.
June 2, 2021
Regional Council is finalising the data to send to Ngāti Mākino to enable them to provide comments and feedback on lake structure applications.
June 2, 2021
RLC has requested additional funding from the Ministry for Environment for funding shortfall to enable tender decisions and Community advice.
June 2, 2021
RLC promulgated its 2021-31 Long Term Plan Consultation Document in early April. Council has now approved the Plan in committee.
May 17, 2021
Come along to the Lakes Community Board Rotoiti Hui at the VR Resort, Mourea 7pm this Wednesday 19th May - all welcome.
May 7, 2021
It is with much sadness that LRCA has learnt of the recent passing of distinguished Ngāti Pikiao kaumatua, Wiremu (Willie) Emery.
April 28, 2021
LRCA made this feedback submission on your behalf to the Rotorua Lakes Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation Document.
April 21, 2021
Updates: Mourea/Okere shared pathway, Tamatea St playground and toilets, freedom camping, East Rotoiti sewerage and SH 30 speed limits and more.
April 15, 2021
Researchers from SCION have confirmed the presence of Myrtle rust in Lake Okataina and Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserves.
April 2, 2021
Aquatic weed spraying will be carried out on Lake Rotoiti via boat-based boom spraying intermittently between 7th April and 28th May 2021.
March 29, 2021
The 2021 year has begun similarly to 2020 with a prolonged period of drought. Accordingly lake levels have remained well below the desired minimum of RL279.10m.
March 22, 2021
LRCA recently represented your interests on a number of issues in its submission on your behalf to the BoPRC Long Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation Document.
March 21, 2021
Read historical updates about the Otaramarae area, the Rotoiti Saw Mill at Mourea, an 1876 health trip to Manipirua springs & discharging Rotorua effluent in the Kaituna river.
March 7, 2021
Our March 2021 Newsletter was E-mailed out Friday 3rd March. If you have not received it you can read it on our website or become a member of LRCA to receive it by Email.
March 4, 2021
RLC hopes to conclude onsite sewerage funding and contract matters, advise local communities and then report to Council with recommendations in March/April 2021.
March 4, 2021
Progress at Lake Rotoiti is delayed whilst BoPRC puts together lake structure data for Ngāti Mākino to enable them to provide their comments and cultural assessment.
February 27, 2021
Wallabies continue to be an invasive species of concern for BOPRC. This report outlines the results of their search for innovative ideas and new approaches for wallaby control in the Rotoiti area.
February 15, 2021
The book follows the life journey of Hinemihi, the historic meeting house which survived the Tarawera eruption, was moved to Surrey, England and is now returning home to NZ.