Policies

Continued membership of the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group, for the restoration of the 12 Lakes of Rotorua district.

Significant gains from PC 10 re permanent land use change to reduce nitrogen input into Lake Rotorua catchment.

Improved monitoring and compliance of geothermal bores across the Rotorua field.

Better support and work in partnership with Te Arawa Lakes Trust to achieve its vision relating to better health of our lakes and waterways.

Empower/fund/achieve Lakes Water Quality's vision and mission to restore Rotorua Lakes to pre-1960s quality, reverse decline and maintain quality.

Halt degradation of our streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands by implementing Te Mana o te Wai meaningfully, with Māori at the centre with farmers.

Invest and fund Rotorua community sewerage treatment schemes and water supply schemes, including in Tarawera, Rotoiti and Mamaku.

Invest in green tourism projects that showcase freshwater innovation on Rotorua's lakes. This includes wetland restoration projects.

Work with and fund Rotorua landowner and farmers to mitigate nutrient run-off from farms.

With 15 lakes in the Rotorua region, our aim should be to monitor and maintain good water quality for all our freshwater bodies of water.

Ensure our water usage is appropriate, for irrigation and land use purposes.

Review the policy that has resulted in improved freshwater quality to ensure it remains relevant and still achievable.

Support rural communities to minimise their effects on water quality, while ensuring we protect our unique rural environment and lifestyles.

Develop policies that prioritise the land and its natural water environments including irrigation when considering future use applications.