The Government has committed itself to giving long-term help to clean up Rotorua's lakes - but escaped pressure to pay up to $100 million to rid the waters of nutrients.
Environment Minister David Benson-Pope joined representatives of local councils and iwi to sign a memorandum of understanding on the lakes' restoration in Rotorua yesterday. The memorandum between the Crown, Environment Bay of Plenty, Rotorua District Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust included a commitment from the Government to fund projects for the lakes on a case-by-case basis.
Rotorua Mayor and chairman of the Rotorua Lakes Strategic Joint Committee Kevin Winters said the signing was a historic day for the lakes
Govt pledges aid to clean up lakes - 19 Apr 2007 - NZ Herald: New Zealand and International Environment News
20-Apr-2007, 08:25
Rotorua lakes aid pledge 
