December 18, 2025
A satellite image taken 9th Dec 25 showing extent of algal blooms in Lakes Rotorua & Rotoiti (bright green areas indicate algal bloom conditions).
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.
December 14, 2025
Everyone passionate about protecting Lake Rotoiti's water quality should attend the Special Public Meeting immediately after LRCA's AGM.
December 13, 2025
Our upcoming AGM will revert to the traditional 2nd January which will be a FRIDAY. The meeting will be held at the Rotoiti Sports & Community Centre.
December 11, 2025
Waka Kotahi has acknowledged community concerns and will consult on a proposed reduction of the speed limit between Mourea and Okere Falls early in 2026.
December 11, 2025
RLC work continues to complete the East Rotoiti - Rotoma Sewerage Scheme with 13% or 83 existing properties still to be completed due to a number of issues.
December 6, 2025
Our summer newsletter packed with information is on it's way. You need to be a member to receive it. View here & join or renew now to keep up to date.
October 20, 2025
BoPRC are pursuing their next steps towards assessing repair and or replacement options as expeditiously as possible.
October 20, 2025
Independent review commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment is now public. It highlights multiple Council failings.
October 20, 2025
Weed control at Rotoiti will be prioritised by the Te Arawa Lakes Trust, TALT), this year with around 64 hectares being covered.
October 20, 2025
A memorial service for Phill Thomass and a by-election will need to be held for 2 additional Lakes Community Board Members.
October 20, 2025
We need enthusiastic new committee members to join our team. Help us care for the community & environment of Lake Rotoiti for everyones benefit.
October 20, 2025
With results now finalised, we congratulate all elected candidates to both Rotorua Lakes Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
September 25, 2025
It is with immense sadness that we acknowledge the passing of long time lakes advocate, Rotoiti resident and Chair of the Lakes Community Board, Phill Thomass.
August 26, 2025
Update from Don Atkinson, FixOhauWall chair on the current status of the campaign and what action we can expect next to protect Lake Rotoiti's future.
August 25, 2025
With the opening of the new fishing season Fish & Game are developing a useful tool for finding the best locations for different fishing methods
August 17, 2025
Here is LRCA's report on the BoPRC meeting at which LRCA & LWQS presented our case for the repair of the Ohau Wall & BoPRC's response.
August 13, 2025
Te Arawa Lakes Trust as the owner of the lake bed calls for greater recognition of its role as kaitiaki and a more meaningful seat at the decision-making table on the Ohau Wall.
August 8, 2025
Council eventually agreed that all investigations and trialling options be expedited and options for improving Lake Rotoiti water quality be hastened after community presentation.
August 7, 2025
LWQS & LRCA, lead by John Gifford, chair of LWQS, presented compelling evidence for action on the Ohau Wall at BoPRC’s Council Meeting.
July 28, 2025
Today LWQS & LRCA have launched the FIXOHAUWALL website to spearhead our campaign to have the BoPRC fix Ohau Wall to protect Lake Rotoiti.
July 28, 2025
Help LRCA & LWQS have BoPRC FIX ŌHAU WALL to Protect the Water Quality of Lake Rotoiti. Visit our FIX OHAU WALL Website to keep up to date and support our Campaign.
July 28, 2025
BoPRC has been reluctant to act on the LWQSC & LRCA's request, that they urgently expedite a long term solution to the walls problems.
July 28, 2025
As the Wall’s owner, BOPRC is legally obliged to maintain it. Prolonged inaction on the wall break down has put BoPRC in breach of its resource consent.
July 28, 2025
The Ohau Channel Diversion Wall was meant to last 50 years. Serious corrosion is causing large holes substantially reducing its effectiveness.
July 28, 2025
The Ohau Channel Diversion Wall was built to effectively protect Lake Rotoiti from the poorer quality nutrient-rich waters of Lake Rotorua.
June 15, 2025
With Todd McClay's help LRCA challenges the legality of Waka Kotahi's decision to increase the speed limit for SH33 between Mourea and Okere Falls to 100kph.
June 15, 2025
The BoPRC Is reluctant to act on the LWQSC's request, (supported by LRCA), that they expedite a long term solution to the walls problems.
April 3, 2025
Our April 2025 Newsletter has been E-mailed to members. Read it on our website here or become a member of LRCA to receive it by Email.
April 2, 2025
A meeting to ratify our new constitution, which is required by law to be updated is being held at 10am Easter Saturday 19th April at the Rotoiti Sports Club.
April 2, 2025
An fast track application has been lodged for a Kaituna River Hydro Power Station which is causing concern regarding its effect on the environment.