The strategy for the lakes of the Rotorua district provides an overall management strategy for the Rotorua Lakes. It is an overarching policy document that gives a vision for the future, with some practical steps to achieve that vision.
The vision for the strategy is to ensure:
The lakes of the Rotorua district and their catchments are preserved and protected for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations while recognising and providing for the traditional relationship of Te Arawa with their ancestral lakes.
The refreshed Strategy for the Lakes of the Rotorua district was adopted in March 2025.
Refreshed Vision and Strategy for the Lakes of the Rotorua District 2025 - 2050
The original strategy was adopted in 2000.
Original Strategy adopted in 2000 PDF1.2 MB
A refreshed version of that strategy was adopted in September 2013.
Strategy for the Lakes of the Rotorua district – Te Reo version PDF 11.4 MB
Strategy for the Lakes of the Rotorua district – English version PDF 11.4 MB
The current strategy (2025) was developed by a collaborative project team of representatives from the three partner agencies. The community was also involved with various workshops and meetings to capture what the community wants for the lakes.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust has developed Te Tūāpapa o nga wai o Te Arawa / Te Arawa Cultural Values Framework.
It is a values-based Policy Statement that articulates our values in relation to the long term aspirations for the Te Arawa Lakes.
Te Tuapapa o nga wai o Te Arawa/Te Arawa Cultural Values Framework
