It was intended to keep the public informed of the strategy, and how people might contribute to it.
Te Runanga o Ngai Takoto had convened a meeting with representatives from the Department of Conservation, the Far North District and Northland Regional councils, seeking support for the immediate measures while the longer-term strategy was rolled out in two more planned stages.
Mr Marsden said concerns had been expressed about the declining condition of the lake's water quality, and its aquatic and plant life for some considerable time, both within the iwi and the wider community.
The vesting of the lake bed in Ngai Takoto as part of the cultural redress within the iwi's Treaty settlement process now gave it the ability to lead and participate with others in determining the future welfare of the lake, as opposed to the lesser role it had played in the past, effectively "watching from the sidelines."
He took heart from the various parties' acknowledgement that something needed to be done, and their agreeing to work together to make the changes required in a planned and staged way.
"While there may be some disappointment from power boat users about the proposed ban, non-motorised water craft (sail boats, waka ama) will still be permitted," he said.