Street view: How to care for Rotorua's lakes

Towels, bottles and flippers were among items pulled from Tikitapu. PHOTO/ FILE

After the coastguard pulled up a large amount of rubbish from the bottom of Tikitapu (Blue Lake), we asked people how to look after Rotorua's lakes.

Tuehi Ratapu said people needed to be educated.

I think we need to educate the people. Would you do that in your backyard? If everybody looks after their own rubbish and takes it to the bin that would be a great help.

TUEHI RATAPU, 62

Hillcrest

Tanny Hodge doesn't think the lakes are well looked after.

Once [the public] are finished with their litter, they need to take it to the bins. I don't think the lakes are well looked after.

TANNY HODGE, 50s

Ngongotaha

Carlo Canto, 31, said some rubbish bins were too small.

I believe council should do more and also some people say the rubbish bins are a bit small.

CARLO CANTO, 31

Glenholme

Anne Bishop said people should take their rubbish home and watch for fuel leaks.

There shouldn't be any run-off from properties into the lakes and keep the reserve area clean. Don't leave rubbish, take it with you and dispose of it properly. Watch your fuel in your boats.

ANNE BISHOP, 69

Tokoroa