Proposed changes to environmental laws and organisational restructuring provides uncertainty for the continued protection of highly valued environmental features, such as Lake Taupō. Specifically, as the Lake Taupō Protection Project (LTPP) was designed to protect the lake’s water quality in perpetuity, these changes may affect the project partners and existing environmental standard guidance.
Read MoreJoin us for the AGM on 20 May 2026 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Waiora House or online!
Read MoreTaupo District Council’s contributions to Lake Taupo Protection include management of numerous wastewater treatment plants to control nitrogen discharge. In 2006, a nitrogen discharge was set for the eight treatment plants in the Lake Taupo catchment (Figure 1). All-in-all, the lake’s good status since 2006 has come from TDC’s excellent efforts on wastewater treatment.
Read MoreContinued and concerted effort is required from both local and central government and large rural landowners including private farmers, and Ngāti Tūwharetoa which had been an active participant in the process from the outset, he says. Past, present and future efforts to look after Lake Taupō through the Lake Taupō Protection Project (LTPP) will be presented by Paul on August 28.
Read MoreTDC will meet on the 31st July to consider the recommendation from the Joint Committee to approve the Joint Management Agreement (JMA) between the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board and Taupō District Council, regarding the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of Taupō Moana and the Upper Waikato River.
Read MoreIconic local brand - Taupo Beef have called it a day.
Read MoreTaupō Lakes and Waterways are excited to be hosting a public forum on the serious biosecurity threat to Taupō waterways – the Invasive Gold Clam (Corbicula).
Read MoreSubmissions are invited on proposals to update national direction for 1) infrastructure, development and the 2) primary sector and on 3) options to amend freshwater national direction, and test how housing proposals could fit into the new resource management system. Submissions due July 27 https://consult.environment.govt.nz/resource-management/freshwater-national-direction/
Read MoreWaikato Regional Council's Mike Scarsbrook said it was like setting one speed limit for every road in the country - some might end up safer, but others would be made more dangerous.
One area which needed higher than average standards was Lake Taupō.
Read MoreThe Government has introduced its Local Water Done Well legislation, replacing the previous government’s water reform programme.
Read MoreThe response to the invasive freshwater clam Corbicula fluminea has transitioned to long-term management under the Freshwater Biosecurity Partnership Programme. Check Clean Dry advocacy work for the next summer update: Budgets for the 25/26 year are still to be confirmed. MPI hope to be in the same position as last year where they could provide seed funding to regions for a Check Clean Dry advocacy contract. There is one contract per region, however Waikato has had two contracts because of need. Last summer Tuwharetoa Māori Business Trust and DOC undertook the Check Clean Dry advocacy contract Taupo. They have expressed they intend to do the same again. See more here, including latest on treatment of the Taupō Aqua Park.
Read More5.15 pm at Waiora House - Ruby will speak to farm ownership, sheep dairying and more.
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Read MoreGet in touch with your stories here: info@taupolakesandwaterways.org.nz
And see our February 20 agenda here: ‘TDC FORESHORE & EROSION STRATEGY & DELIVERY, & RESERVE MANAGEMENT’ – Greg Hadley
A significant rain event occurred in Taupō yesterday afternoon which resulted in surface flooding, slips, a tomo and an increase in volumes discharging through Taupō District Council's Taupō Wastewater Treatment Plant, due to rainwater infiltrating the wastewater network.
Read MoreTaupō Lakes and Waterways are sad to farewell Laurie who has been part of the water quality and environmental advocacy community for many decades. Laurie has written and presented numerous submissions and, of course, represented Taupō as a Regional Councillor. Most recently she assisted with the review of the group’s strategic directions. Thanks to Chris Mashall at the Taupō & Tongariro News for writing this tribute to Laurie and giving us all the opportunity to hear about her mahi and her commitment to our environment in her own words.
Read MoreTaupō Lakes and Waterways are beginning our ‘2025 Summer Series’ at 5.15pm Thursday January 30th with WRC’s Regional Plan Update specifically relating to Stormwater and Ephemeral Gully planning and management.
Read MoreInvasive Clams Forum - Taupo Turangi Herald information including; essential actions: ‘Vigilance from the community in following ‘check, clean, dry’ requirements and in reporting any potential sightings’… and more.
Read MoreTaupō Lakes & Waterways are co-hosting an Aquatic Biodiversity Forum with REAP Central Plateau outlining the critical threat to our waterways from the Freshwater Golden Clam.
Read MoreOn 11 October, the Government released the Fast-Track Advisory Group’s recommendation report to Ministers. Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, Freshwater farm plan rollout to be paused… and more
Read MoreCongratulations to Didymo Dave, aka Dave Cade, now “officially” recognised and rewarded for his immense personal contribution to conservation and biosecurity awareness.
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