Taupo District Mayor David Trewavas is thrilled following the lifting of health warnings at six sites on Lake Taupo today.
"We couldn’t have asked for a better present," Mr Trewavas said in a statement.
The health warnings were issued last Thursday following the detection of a potentially toxic algal species at Five Mile Bay, Taupo lakefront, Acacia Bay, Whakaipo Bay, Kinloch Beach and Hallets Bay.
However, people are still being encouraged to "look before they leap" and check for algae before entering the water, but normal recreational activity at the six sites can resume.
"It was certainly a stark reminder that we can’t fight nature," Mr Trewavas said.
Monitoring will continue at several different locations around the lake over the summer months as a precaution.
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