Thread: Lake Ōkataina closed!!

Originally Posted by Hunter595

My concern is this sort of thing can become control by stealth, I also ask why do Iwi get final say on these kind of situations.
Surely there are mkitigation plans that could be put in place and what’s next? Every other lake around Rotorua?

Iwi asked MPI, who have the final say. They are closing for a month to get cleaning stations in place.

"Once we have the facilities to ensure all boats coming into the lake are clam-free, the lake will be open to enjoy for the remainder of the season."