Bay of Plenty Regional Council to accelerate Ōhau Channel wall trials
Thursday 7 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Tania Tapsell
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is speeding up trials to fix the deteriorating Ōhau Channel diversion wall. Former Rotorua Mayor Kevin Winters admitted partial responsibility for the situation, while local community boards remain sceptical. The $11 million structure has faced corrosion issues since 2014 due to microbial damage.