Resident
You are a resident if you have the right to permanently live in New Zealand because you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Non-resident
You are a non-resident if you are not a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
The terms New Zealand citizen and permanent resident are defined in section 4 of the Immigration Act 2009.
You only need a Lake Rotoaira fishing licence if fishing there.
Licences are non-refundable.
These licences apply to the Lake Taupō fishing district and Lake Rotaira only. Licences for other areas are available from Fish & Game New Zealand.
Fishing and Game Bird Hunting Licences – Fish & Game New Zealand
To use a boat ramp, you need a ramp permit.
Lake Taupo Boat Ramps – Department of Internal Affairs