Lakes
Historic day as Lake Ōkaro lakebed transferred to Te Arawa
Te Arawa and the wider community gathered today to celebrate the vesting of the Ōkaro lake bed to Te Arawa Lakes Trust, bringing all 14 Lakes under Te Arawa ownership and ensuring iwi will play a critical role in protecting the taonga for generations to come. The ceremony follows on from the 2006 Treaty of…
Read MoreInvitation to attend the Lake Ōkaro Ceremony
Te Arawa Lakes Trust extends a warm invitation to attend the celebration marking the vesting of the legal ownership of the Lake Ōkaro lakebed to Te Arawa Lakes Trust The transfer of ownership is a significant milestone for Te Arawa, as it signifies the realisation of many years of collective effort from iwi, council and…
Read MorePrivate water supplies at Lake Tarawera regarding arsenic levels
Rotorua Lakes Council have recently released a brochure pertaining to the arsenic levels in the main body of Lake Tarawera. It is currently slightly elevated and higher than the level considered safe for drinking and food prepartion. For more information, and recommendations, download a copy of the brochure here
Read MoreCultural 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 part of recent resource consents for weed spraying – with follow-up monitoring…
Read MoreHe Mahere Taiao mō ngā wai o Te Arawa – Te Arawa Lakes Environmental Management Plan
Following two years of consultation, our Environmental Management Plan has been formally lodged with councils and central government. He Mahere Taiao mō ngā wai o Te Arawa is our policy document which aims to ‘give life’ to Te Tuapapa o nga wai o Te Arawa (Te Arawa Cultural Framework). Its purpose is to influence and…
Read MoreTe Arawa hopes new freshwater proposals will increase Māori involvement
Te Arawa Lakes Trust is welcoming moves to strengthen and reflect Māori values in freshwater management, including taking a more holistic approach to the mana and mauri of water. Download Media Release statement here
Read MoreTe Arawa backs Tribunal’s freshwater recommendations
Te Arawa Lakes Trust (TALT) has added its backing to the Iwi Leaders Group, supporting the recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal report on National Freshwater and Geothermal Resources. The Tribunal has made a number of significant recommendations that would see decisions on the protection, use and restoration of freshwater bodies more effectively shared with relevant…
Read MoreRegistrations for Fishing Licences are now open!
Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā! Te Arawa Whānui! To register for the Fishing Licence BALLOT please complete the Registration form Click here The processing timeline for fishing licences is as follows: Thur 22 Aug – Registrations open Tues 17 Sep – Registrations close Wed 18 Sep – FREE licences issued to Te Arawa Koeke 65yrs+ and Ballot for under…
Read MoreSubmissions on Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Rotorua Lakes Council Long Term Plan
Many of you will be aware the Councils must prepare plans that outline how they expect to meet the communites aspirations, deliver on their responsibilties and utilise the rates that are paid by all of us. The Te Arawa Lakes Trust will be making a submission to the long term plans for both Regional and…
Read MoreMedia Statement – TALT opposes proposed wastewater discharge
The Trust responsible for the ownership of the Lake Rotorua lakebed, Te Arawa Lakes Trust, will oppose an application by Rotorua Lakes Council to discharge treated wastewater into the lake. Download Media Statement Here
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