He created an independent body , the Guardians of Lake Manapouri , Monowai , and Te Anau to oversee management of the lake levels , which they do to this day .
In 1973 Kirk honoured his party 's election pledge .
Kirk created an independent body , the Guardians of Lake Manapouri , Monowai , and Te Anau to oversee management of the lake levels , which they do to this day .
In 1973 Kirk honoured his party 's election pledge .