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22 December 2023

Council appoints Chief Executive

Kawerau District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Morgan Godfery as Chief Executive following a robust recruitment process as per the Local Government Act.

Mayor Faylene Tunui says that Mr Godfery brings a depth of public policy, communications and local understanding to the role that will serve the people of Kawerau well as we embrace and navigate the future opportunities.

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22 November 2023  

Kawerau Water Supply Fluoridation Update

On 22 July 2022, Kawerau District Council received a directive from the Director General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, to fluoridate the drinking water of the Kawerau District.

The Director General of Health has under section 116E of the Health Act of 1956, the authority to do so, and failure to comply with the directive is an offence under section 116J.

Family-friendly Kawerau Christmas in the Park

Saturday 16 December 2023

The Radio 1XX Community Christmas concert (Afternoon show) will highlight local talent, directed by Pari Maxwell with a team of community volunteers, with MC Colin Magee (Radio 1XX).  While the evening show is directed by Pari Maxwell.  This will be a variety of top class artists and acts; aimed to entertain all age groups.

The artists will be announced on Monday 4 December.

Media Release 

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18 October 2023 

Council advertises chief executive role 

With Russell George’s current term as Kawerau District Council Chief Executive officially ending on 31 October, the council is running a recruitment process to fill the role. 

Mayor Faylene Tunui says Mr George has served the council and community for 23 years – 18 as Chief Executive – and is able to reapply for this role. 

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29 September 2023 

Overall Council satisfaction results above New Zealand benchmarks 

Kawerau District Council has received a 70% overall satisfaction rating from residents in the latest triennial survey results. This is well above the New Zealand benchmark for Councils at 50%. 

7 September 2023 - For immediate release <

Decisions on Submissions
Amended Operative District Plan Sections 

Have Your Say! Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan 

Submissions are open from Saturday, 8 July until 5pm on 13 August 2023.

Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups are required by law to produce a Group Plan. The current Plan is for 2018-2023 and the new one (2023-2028) is scheduled to be released before the end of this year.