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.


April 24, 2022

Anzac Day Service at Okere Falls

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

Removal of Okawa Bay Weed Wash Up

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

East Rotoiti Sewerage Scheme Update

Gerhard Mostert, of RLC advises that progress is tracking well with 24 Biolytix installations complete and 40 properties booked for installation.
March 24, 2022

Lake Structure Consents Update

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has now completed the ‘Notification determinisation’ for Rotoiti. Here is what this means for you?
March 23, 2022

Enrol to vote in RLC Elections

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

Okere Reserve Care Group

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

Rotoiti SH30 Speed Submission

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

LRCA February 22 E-mail Update

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

Lake Level Council Meeting Update

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

Omission in SH30 Proposed Speeds

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

Open Day 29 Jan 2022 Postponed

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

Fibre Is Coming To Gisborne Point

Chorus is building an Ultrafast Broadband fibre network in Gisborne Point/Komuhumuhu, starting this January with completion due May 22.
January 19, 2022

Okataina Lodge Isolation Facility

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

AGM Minutes, (Draft), Now Available

Draft Minutes of open discussion on lakes structures, lake levels, project Whakahaumanu, Taio Hubs, water safety and sewage here.
January 11, 2022

Kapa Haka Champion Muriwai Ihakara Dies

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

LRCA AGM – Information 2 Jan 22

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

Okawa Bay Health Warning Issued

Observations by BoPRC indicate an extensive algal bloom in Okawa Bay. “People should avoid any contact with the water in Okawa Bay.”
December 17, 2021

Good Progress on SH30 Speed Review

Waka Kotahi has made excellent progress. Proposed speed reviews are expected mid January followed by 4 weeks public consultation.
December 17, 2021

Biolytix Booklet & Installation Progress

The BoPRC have just published a December Update for lake structure owners including updates on the replacement consent process and costs.
December 17, 2021

Summer News Letter Out Now

Our summer newsletter packed with information is on it's way. You need to be a member to receive it. Join or renew now to be keep up to date.