Kaipara backs boat ramp gate at Lake Taharoa

An automated gate has been installed at Lake Ōkataina near Rotorua, and Kaipara District Council has supported moves to set-up a similar arrangement at Lake Taharoa. Photo, Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Boaties at Kai Iwi lakes will soon have higher biosecurity responsibilities following a decision by Kaipara District Council last Wednesday. Council has agreed to support a Northland Regional Council initiative to install an automated gate at the Lake Taharoa boat ramp, at an estimated cost of $40,000. NRC was also seeking Kaipara’s support for monitoring outside the peak period and for ongoi...