October 26, 2022
Rāhui after fatal Lake Rotomā crash
Posted On October 26, 2022
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A rāhui has been placed on Lake Rotomā after a person died when a car crashed into the lake.
A rāhui has been placed on Lake Rotomā after a person died when a car crashed into the lake.
Kawatapuarangi trustee Arapeta Tahana from Te Arawa Lakes Trust says local hapu Ngāti Tamateatutahi – Ngāti Kawiti placed the rahui during a karakia near the Matahi Rd intersection where the accident happened.
Rotomā is now in a state of tapu, so the placing of a rāhui is a safety measure which will allow the lake and the environment to replenish itself.
It will be lifted on Saturday.