Water safety will be on the agenda during a fun day at Lake Tikitapu, or Blue Lake.
"The Day Out at Lake Tikitapu" hosted by Rotorua District Council from 11am to 2pm tomorrow is for migrants and other new residents to the region to enjoy a picnic, as well as activities at the lake.
Council settlement support co-ordinator, Heather McAllister said everyone who is at the fun day will be able to have a go at boating and waka ama paddling, learn water safety tips and find out about local watersport clubs.
"There is also the chance to meet other migrants at the event," she said.
"Being on or near water has long been part of our Kiwi summers.