'Still a lot of damage that can be done': Call to scrap controversial bill

PremiumMegan WilsonMultimedia Journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·28 Jun, 2026 12:01 AM4 mins to read‌Minister Tama Potaka scraps controversial disposal and exchange clauses from Conservation Amendment Bill.Controversial clauses allowing conservation land to be sold or exchanged have been removed from Conservation Minister Tama Potaka’s bill, but two Rotorua residents believe “the risk remains” to local taonga as more economic development is encouraged.

Rotorua locals enjoy going to Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) for a “peaceful experience”,