AA Closure
Due to staffing shortages our AA services will be closed TODAY from 1:30pm onwards and will reopen Monday 26 August at 8:30am
The District Office will remain open with normal operating hours of 8:00am to 5pm
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding
isite Closure
Due to staffing shortages, the isite will be closed from 12:30pm-1pm on Monday 26 August - Thursday 29 August.
sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.
Representation Review - Initial Proposal!
Kawerau District Council is committed to ensuring fair and effective representation for our community. Council is completing a representation review following the introduction of Māori ward/s in November 2023. The review means we are examining the current council structure, which includes eight (8) councillors and the Mayor.
We are seeking your valuable feedback on our initial proposal, which aims to ensure each member represents a balanced number of constituents and can effectively advocate for their interests.
See our Notice of Representation Arrangement Review - Initial Proposal
Learn more by visiting our Representation Review page
Make a Submission
Proposed advert for Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw and Proposed Naming Policy
Draft Naming Policy
Kawerau District Council wants a more consistent way to name new roads, open spaces, and community facilities so that names better reflect our district. The proposed policy will formally embed the guidance and input of Tangata Whenua Iwi Ngāti Tῡwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) as a partner in the naming process as they hold the mana and traditional associations with local places, and are the most appropriate authority, to seek options for Te Reo Māori names.
View our Proposed Naming Policy
Learn more by visiting our Draft Naming Policy Page
Make a submission
Freedom Camping Bylaw
Freedom Camping is enabled through the Freedom Camping Act 2011, which essentially allows for any freedom camping in public areas where not restricted under a Bylaw or Reserve Management Plan. Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw controls freedom camping by designating certain areas for freedom camping purposes, and prohibiting other areas. Most of the designated areas limit the use to self-contained vehicles only.
View our Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw
Learn more by visiting our Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw Page
Make a submission
Upcoming Meetings and Events 2024
Ordinary Council Meeting: Wednesday 28 August 9:00am
Regulatory and Services Committee Meeting: Wednesday 11 September 9:00am
Ordinary Council Meeting: Wednesday 25 September 9:00am
Audit and Risk Committee Meeting: Monday 7 October 1:00pm
Regulatory and Services Committee Meeting: Wednesday 16 October 9:00am
Please note: The Public Forum is available before every formal meeting held by Council (Council Meeting, Regulatory and Services, Extraordinary meetings) for people who wish to raise issues directly with the team of Elected Members. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting start time to ensure you are signed in, you and the issue you are raising is logged on the run sheet and you are seated in the Council Chambers. Usual meeting protocols apply.
Meetings are recorded and uploaded to the website and Social Media. By attending you give your consent to filming. People are asked to adhere to the Council Code of Conduct.
If the issue you have is regarding repair or fixing something owned by Council (walkways, footpaths, roads, trees, water issues, dogs and noise issues) please contact Council to request a repair via:
