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Explore how our community continues to shape a healthier future for Lake Taupō — from innovative land‑use changes like replacing beef farming with kōura, to entering a new phase of protection efforts, and the Taupō District Council stepping in to guide the Lake Taupō Protection Trust forward. These milestones highlight the ongoing commitment to safeguarding the lake for generations to come.

Replacing beef with kōura and protecting the lake

A Māori farming partnership near Lake Taupō, which began a journey nearly 10 years ago to diversify its operations to a lower nitrogen impact, is seeing wide ranging benefits and opportunities.

New phase in the protection of Lake Taupō

Assisting the monitoring of land use change in the Lake Taupō catchment, is becoming the major focus for the Trust set up to protect the future of the lake.

Taupō District Council to guide Lake Taupō Protection Trust into the future

Taupō District Council is taking the reins of a trust which has played a crucial role in a groundbreaking project to safeguard the water quality of Lake Taupō.