Te Arawa Lakes Treatment Areas

Aquatic weed control operations will be taking place intermittently between 2 May 2022  and 6 June 2022 in Lake Rotorua, Lake Rotoiti, Lake Tarawera, Lake Ōkataina, Lake Rotomā and Lake Rerewhakaaitu using the herbicide Diquat Dibromide. The full Te Arawa Lakes...

Rotorua Housing Announcement

Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods and Environment Minister David Parker announce A New Measure To Boost Housing Supply in Rotorua.  Rotorua whānau, hapū and communities continue to feel the blow of unaffordable rates for home ownership and rental properties. The urban...
Te Papa Ahurewa – taiao hub to provide independent advice to iwi

Te Papa Ahurewa – taiao hub to provide independent advice to iwi

A new taiao hub – Te Papa Ahurewa – will officially commence operations in July 2021. Te Papa Ahurewa will provide technical services to Te Arawa hapū and iwi, with a goal of assisting hapū and iwi with ensuring Te Arawa values drive environmental policy, planning and...
Biosecurity protection bolstered on Te Arawa Lakes

Biosecurity protection bolstered on Te Arawa Lakes

Protection from biosecurity threats on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has been boosted, with Te Arawa Lakes Trust’s (TALT) Biosecurity Officers now monitoring the lakes’ boat ramps year round. Last week, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council extended its contract with...