Northland Regional Council urges closure of Kai Iwi Lakes boat ramp

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 3 Dec 2025, 1:46pm

In this story NIWA, Kaipara District Council, Northland Regional Council

The Northland Regional Council's deputy chair is calling for the immediate closure of the Kai Iwi Lakes boat ramp. This request follows growing concerns regarding the threat of invasive freshwater gold clams. The Kaipara District Council has previously decided to keep the ramp at Lake Taharoa open.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 3 Dec 2025, 1:00pm

   Northland Regional Council pushes Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi Lakes boat ramp (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 3 Dec 2025, 1:46pm

   Northland council leader blasts boat ramp call amid clam threat (opens in new tab)