17 July 2023
Media Enquiries
Media: Whakaata Maori
Topic: Microplastics in Lake Rotorua
Enquiry
I'm just doing a story on Rotorua Lake Plastic pollution and I'm wondering if I could have an interview with Mayor Tapsell about it this afternoon.
Response
Mayor Tapsell has politely declined the interview but encouraged the reporter to contact Bay of Plenty Regional Council which is responsible for lake water quality. Additionally, it was suggested the reporter contact the Chairman of Te Arawa Lakes Trust for comment.
The reporter was informed that an interview could be re-considered if they had further questions as a result of interviews with BOPRC and/or TALT.
The reporter was also pointed to information about the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme here.