It was first discovered by Ngāti Apa, a Māori iwi, or tribe, who named it Rotomairewhenua, meaning “the lake of peaceful ...

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Its name, Rotomairewhenua, was given by the Ngāti Apa, a local Māori tribe. The name’s meaning: the lake of peaceful lands. To New Zealanders, and to the Māori, the small body of water is sacred and ...

The lake was always known for its pristine waters, but in 2013 scientists published research on the lake’s clarity, revealing that, like pure water, it had a visibility of between 70 and 80 ...

Also known as ‘lake snot’ due to its sticky, mucous-like appearance, this algae is believed to have been introduced to New Zealand through fishing gear. It has since spread to other lakes such as ...

The Little Ice Age, which lasted around 500 years, had a profound impact on the environment and the people who lived around Lake Ontario.

If you love the great outdoors, circle May 13 in your calendar — it is the day bookings open for New Zealand’s Great Walks ...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announce the tourism push at a media stand-up in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald The Government is launching a new ...