21 May 2026: Recovered water project
Media: Aukaha News
Topic: Project looking at solutions for future management of recovered water
Enquiry
Reporter sought an interview relating to the recovered water project following yesterday’s delegation to Council.
These are the questions;
Kua kaha te whakahē a Te Arawa whānui i te tukunga para ki roto i ngā roto — nō reira, e pēhea ana te Kaunihera e whakautu ana ki aua māharahara?
He aha tonu te take e whakaarohia tonutia ana te tukunga para wai ki ngā roto ahakoa te kaha o te whakahē mai a Te Arawa whānui?
He aha ngā huarahi kē atu e tirohia ana hei whakakapi i te tukunga para wai ki ngā roto?
He aha ngā tino āwangawanga mō te kounga o te wai i ngā roto o Rotorua i tēnei wā?
English translations:
The general Te Arawa opposition to the discharge of wastewater into the lakes is strong — therefore, how is the Council responding to those concerns?
Why is the discharge of wastewater into the lakes still being considered despite the strong opposition from the wider Te Arawa community?
What alternative methods are being explored to replace the discharge of wastewater into the lakes?
What are the main concerns about water quality in the Rotorua lakes at present?
Response
We are still working on arrangements for an interview.
In the meantime, to assist the reporter with her research and understanding of the recovered water project, we provided a link to the Mayor’s statement which was issued today.
