Commercial
Operations & Events
on Lake Taupō
USING LAKE TAUPŌ FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, EVENTS, FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY
The permission of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board is required for any commercial operation, event or
filming/photography activity which takes place on “Taupō Waters”.
Taupo Waters includes the bed of Lake Taupō, the space occupied by the water of the lake, the tributaries flowing into the
lake and the Waikato River from the outlet of Lake Taupo to the Rock of Tia (inclusive of the Huka Falls).
Ownership of Taupō Waters was vested in the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, on behalf of Ngati Tūwharetoa under a Deed
with the Crown in 2007.
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
If you are a Commercial Operator on Taupo Waters (Lake Taupo & Tributaries), you will need to complete an Online
Application Form.
Commercial Operators include: Boat Operators, Fishing Guides (lake and tributaries), Tourism Operations, Water Activities,
and Aircraft. If you are unsure, please contact our Permissions Team.
If you have any queries – please email permissions@tuwharetoa.co.nz
