Latest News
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.
November 4, 2022
A subcommittee of LRCA has met with Te Arawa Lakes Trust (TALT) and Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BoPRC) to discuss the TALT submission.
November 3, 2022
Implementation of the safer speeds has been held up by compliance with new rules. The signage design plan is currently being worked on.
November 3, 2022
The Decision of the Hearing Commissioners’ has recently been promulgated and we understand that no appeals have been lodged.
November 3, 2022
LRCA recently received comprehensive responses to a number of questions to the Rotorua Lakes Council on the sewerage scheme.
October 20, 2022
All welcome. 10-11 November 2022. Experts will present on key topics on maintaining and enhancing the water quality of our lakes.
October 3, 2022
Lake Rotoiti is sitting just 70mm below its consented maximum of RL 279.40m after nearly 200mm of rain in the past two days.
August 28, 2022
(s)elect App provides information about each candidate in the local elections including a platform to ask and view answers to questions.
August 18, 2022
Sir Nopera Tamihana Curtis (Toby) died at his Lake Rotoiti home on Wednesday, surrounded by whānau. Tributes poured in from around NZ.
August 18, 2022
Our August 2022 Newsletter has been E-mailed to members. Read it on our website or become a member of LRCA to receive it by Email.
August 4, 2022
RLC’s August Sewerage update covers system installation progress, plans and challenges, cultural site monitoring, the Whenua Maori Land Project.
August 3, 2022
Forest & Bird and the Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserves Board are initiating a pest control project to save the iconic Pohutukawa in the lakeside reserves.
July 3, 2022
Council have now forwarded the Submission made by Te Arawa Lakes Trust to Lake Structure owners and summarised the next steps as they see it.
July 2, 2022
All East Rotoiti residents need to know about Biolytix sewerage systems - including organising installation, operation and maintenance.
May 31, 2022
BoPRC has accepted LRCA’s recommendations for a revision of the Proposed Conditions for the drawdown and Observation Monitoring Plan.
May 26, 2022
The BoPRC have just published a May Update for lake structure owners including updates on the replacement consent project etc.
May 26, 2022
Our May 2022 Newsletter has been E-mailed to members. Read it on our website or become a member of LRCA to receive it by Email.
May 17, 2022
RLC advise that there are now 34 units installed and 21 scheduled. They are receiving very good feedback which is pleasing.
May 17, 2022
Due to widespread concern about lake weed growth in the lake, LRCA have co-opted a subcommittee to represent prime bays around the lake.
May 15, 2022
LRCA awaits Waka Kotahi’s update on progress on the SH30 Speed Review which we are now advised we will have by the 1st June 2022.
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.