Ōkere Gates and Ōhau Weir

Both the Ōkere Gates and Ōhau Weir are man-made structures to help control water levels in lakes.

Find out more about the management of lake levels and lake structures.

The Ōkere Gates were constructed in 1982 to regulate the flow of water from Lake Rotoiti into the Kaituna River. The Ōhau Weir was constructed in 1989 to control water level fluctuations in Lake Rotorua.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council was granted a resource consent for the ongoing operation of the Ōkere Gates and the Ōhau Weir on 26 March 2012 after consultation and negotiation with a number of key stakeholders.

Two kaitiaki groups and the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Operational Liaison Group provide a voice for the community. These two groups are supported by Council, to ensure interested community members can have input into the monitoring and management of the Gates and Weir.

If you would like more information about the operation of the Ōkere Gates or Ōhau Weir please phone the engineering team at Bay of Plenty Regional Council on 0800 884 880.

Cultural Management Plan for Ōkere Gates and Ōhau Weir:

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