Thread: Lake Ōkataina closed!!

Originally Posted by Double tap

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Not my photo but the answer to above question boat ramp is blocked alright

The Council GIS shows that the paper road actually extends some way into the lake bed. Where are the police and Council at when it comes to stopping illegal actions by groups of people from stopping New Zealanders from enjoying rights such as those set out in the Lakes Settlement Act. The Act is very clear in that the use of the lake for recreation by the public is protected.

The only legal way for people to be stopped from using and accessing the lake for recreational purposes is a bio security notice from MPI. None have been issued. If I dumped rocks on a public road the police would take action.

Does anyone know what Todd Mclay has said about this (fishing & hunting minister in waiting)?

There was always a rumour that the public would be stopped from accessing the lake and I always thought that was nonsense. I’ve been proven wrong.

Rotoiti, Tarawera and Taupo will be next.