15 Sept 2025: weather events, Te Ngae site use

Media: Rotorua Daily Post

Topic: Weather-related callouts

Enquiry

Just checking in to see if council was called to any wind-related incidents over the weekend around the district?

Response

From a Council Spokesperson:

Rotorua Lakes Council staff and contractors responded to 14 wind-related reports during the weekend for fallen trees, branches and debris in the city and rural areas. Some roads were temporarily closed while crews cleared the way. Contractors were still tidying up at a few sites today.

A tree is blocking the footbridge over the Waiteti Stream, and due to the complexity of the job, it’s expected to be cleared later this week.

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Media: Local Democracy Reporter

Topic: Trusts use of Te Ngae site

Enquiry

In light of Tikanga Aroro Charitable Trust withdrawing their resource consent application for a reintegration facility at Waikite Valley, reporter wanted to know if there was any update on the investigation into the trust’s use of a site on Te Ngae Rd

Response

We provided the following information:

As the matter is still under active investigation, we’re not able to provide further comment at this stage. You’re welcome to attribute this to a Council spokesperson.