The paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake but has been sitting on dry land for the last three years. Local Democracy Reporting's Laura Smith finds out why.
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Rotorua’s Lake Ōkataina will be open on weekends at set times as new biosecurity protections against the spread of the freshwater gold clams come into effect.
The temporary closure of Rotorua’s Lake Ōkataina will be extended for another two weeks to allow for the installation of greater protection measures against.
Safety measures are being ramped up to prevent the spread of destructive gold clams. In a bid to keep local water pest-free, the Bay of Plenty Regional.