Debate over stacking stones on Lake Tekapo foreshore

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 27 May 2025, 2:22pm

Lake Tekapo residents are calling for a ban on visitors stacking rocks along the foreshore to protect the natural ecosystem. While locals express environmental concerns, experts remain divided on whether these structures are causing harm.

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1. RNZTue 27 May 2025, 9:40am

   'Environmental vandalism': The debate over stacking stones on Lake Tekapo's foreshore (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZTue 27 May 2025, 10:55am

   Call to ban stone stacking on Lake Tekapō foreshore - and beyond (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 27 May 2025, 2:22pm

   Debate heats up over stacking stones at Tekapo (opens in new tab)