5 December 2023
Media: Radio NZ - Midday Report
Topic: Risks posed by facilities submerged due to high lake levels
Enquiry
Saw the release on the lake levels and think it would be a great interview for Midday Report.
Would someone be available to speak to that with me, in a live interview at 12.40 today?
Response
We asked for information about the potential general line of questioning to ensure the right person from the right organisation was put forward.
We did not hear back.
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Media: Radio NZ - Checkpoint programme
Topic: Risks posed by facilities submerged due to high lake levels
Enquiry
Requested an interview with Stavros Michael regarding the high lake levels and facilities etc under water
Response
We asked for information about the potential general line of questioning to ensure the right person from the right organisation was put forward.
The line of questioning provided centred around the reasons for the current lake levels and the risks this poses and the enquiry was referred to BOP Rregional Council.
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Media: Radio NZ - general
Topic: Risks posed by facilities submerged due to high lake levels
Enquiry
I've just had a read in about the water levels at lakes in the Rotorua region.
This is very concerning, and I was just hoping we could speak with someone at the council further about this.
The questions would be around the causes, the potential for the water levels to get worse, and if Summer will have an impact on this.
Would someone be free before the end of the day?
Response
Given the line of questioning, this request was referred to BOP Regional Council.