April 20, 2026
Initial reports from independent experts suggest that the amount of Rotorua water entering Rotoiti via holes & the chance of major failure of the wall has been underestimated!
April 20, 2026
LRCA has made submissions to the BoPRC’s Draft Annual Plan looking to ensure that adequate funds are set aside for Ohau Wall and Lake Rotoiti.
April 19, 2026
The LWQS AGM will be held Monday 1 June 26, (Kings Birthday), 10am to 12.30pm at Mourea. After the meeting there will be an open meeting on the Ohau Wall
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).
December 14, 2025
Everyone passionate about protecting Lake Rotoiti's water quality should attend the Special Public Meeting immediately after LRCA's AGM.
October 20, 2025
BoPRC are pursuing their next steps towards assessing repair and or replacement options as expeditiously as possible.
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 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
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
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 2, 2025
The Lake Water Quality Society is looking at ways to expedite a long term solution to the walls problems with the support of the Rotoiti community.
September 12, 2024
The Lake Water Quality Society hosted a meeting for Rotoiti residents over Matariki Weekend to provide an update on the Ōhau diversion wall.
June 7, 2024
Meeting on Diversion Wall and leakage of Rotorua water into Rotoiti contributing to algal blooms: 10am, 30 June, Pikiao League Club Rooms, Mourea.
May 1, 2024
HIGHEST CYANABACTERIA READINGS IN THE OHAU CHANNEL EVER RECORDED. Dogs seriously ill after playing in Lake Rotorua.