Te Waikai Otaota: Spray plan for Te Arawa Lakes

Te Waikai Otaota: Spray plan for Te Arawa Lakes Aquatic Weed Management April 2023 Te Tukunga Waikai Otaota Aquatic weed control operations will be taking place intermittently between the 1st of May to the 31st of July 2023 in Lake Rotorua, Lake Rotoiti, Lake...

Tarawera: Connecting People and Place

We are excited to be advertising for a number of positions to help ensure joined up action for the health and wellbeing of Lake Tarawera and its seven contributing lakes. This team will connect, provide support and pursue opportunities to empower Tarawera Iwi, Māori...
Whakapoukōrero Restoration and Generational Responsibility

Whakapoukōrero Restoration and Generational Responsibility

Whakapoukōrero is a site of significance for Te Arawa and with it comes a generational responsibility to have this wetland restored. The Maketū wetland is a long-term initiative Te Arawa Lakes Trust takes seriously and Poutiaki Taiao Sarah Wharekura says she is proud...
Uwhi drives mātauranga Māori and contemporary knowledge

Uwhi drives mātauranga Māori and contemporary knowledge

Our Dive Squad here at Te Arawa Lakes Trust continue to drive the work being done on Uwhi or Harakeke weed mats. Biosecurity Manager William Anaru says, “Our dive team are our eyes and ears underwater – they help us continue to be connected to the progress this...

Cultural Monitoring Plan – Aquatic Weed Control

Mahi is continuing on the development of the Aquatic Weed Control – Cultural Monitoring Plan, which will ensure cultural impacts are considered and monitored for various activities on the lakes. The draft plan was developed in May and is already being implemented as...