Lake Rototoa in deep trouble
SNIPPET FROM REPORT BY AOTEAROA LAKES
“Lake Rototoa (also known as Lake Warrior) is located on the west coast of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), New Zealand. These lakes are knowns as the footsteps of kawharu the warrior. The lake is treasured by all, known as the jewel of Auckland. Lake Rototoa is a dune lake with a maximum depth of 28 metres making it the second deepest lake in Auckland. It is home to many native freshwater species such as Kākahi (freshwater mussels), Kōura (freshwater crayfish) bullies and other native fish, as time goes by these species are beginning to disappear.”
