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Thursday, 22 June 2023 - 3:58pm

The mayors for the communities of Kawerau, Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne have responded to the recent release of The Future for Local Government report - He piki tūranga, he piki kotuku, noting the need to ensure communities stay at the centre of the coming changes in the local sector. 

Wednesday, 7 June 2023 - 10:42am

Kawerau District Council is aware of the ongoing issues with discoloured water that have escalated in recent months. There has been more service requests lodged and residents have also been advising elected members and staff via other forums.

Council apologises for these ongoing issues and the impacts on whānau. We appreciate that it is frustrating and impacts residents’ lives.

Monday, 17 April 2023 - 2:17pm

For Immediate Release

General Bylaw: Control of Stock, Poultry and Bees (2019)

When keeping poultry in the Kawerau district there is a $25 cost to assess the property in the first instance, and then an ongoing cost of $25 per annum.

Thursday, 13 April 2023 - 4:23pm

KAWERAU District Council was among the many local government on the video call regarding today’s announcement of changes to the Government’s Three Waters Reform. What this change means for Kawerau and how it will impact on residents it yet to be assessed. 

Saturday, 18 March 2023 - 10:02pm

Sunday, 19 March 2023 - For Immediate Release 

Statement #2 from GNS Science Te Pῡ Ao 

Earthquake swarm in Kawerau

Saturday, 18 March 2023 - 11:07am

Media Statement

Saturday, 18 March 2023

Swarm of earthquakes unsettle Kawerau rohe

 The swarm of earthquakes in the region has been felt strongly in Kawerau from the early hours of the morning.

Kawerau District Mayor Faylene Tunui said “Residents are reporting that they have been awoken in the early hours of the morning due to the shakes.”

“Our first concern is of course the safety of our people and community. Having  a plan is important for each household. In the first instance drop, cover and hold to avoid injury.”

Thursday, 23 February 2023 - 12:48pm

The Kawerau District Council are inviting expressions of interest from members of our Kawerau Community to grow participation, creation and exhibition of the art forms in Kawerau, as members of the Creative New Zealand Community Arts Scheme Committee.

Monday, 20 February 2023 - 4:25pm

Due to persistent rain during the summer, the water table has risen in the District causing localised flooding in some aras. The area around Hilldale Reserve in Hardie Avenue is experiencing low-level flooding causing damage to the berms and the road surface.

Saturday, 18 February 2023 - 6:27pm

Tuia Rangatahi Leadership Programme

Tuia is a Youth leadership programme designed to offer young Māori (18-25 years) the opportunity to build confidence and leadership skills, to connect with other champions from different communities throughout Aotearoa and experience unique opportunities. 

Council has been involved with this programme for over 10 years and is currently seeking expressions of interest for the 2023 programme.

Three pou make up the Tuia rangatahi experience:

1. Mentoring by Koromātua | Mayor Faylene Tunui 

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 - 4:40pm

The Kawerau Ex Navalmen’s Club, has made an application to the Kawerau District Licensing Committee for the grant of a renewal Club Licence for the premises situated at 115 Onslow Street, Kawerau known as Kawerau Ex Navalmen’s Club.

Monday, 13 February 2023 - 3:45pm

Date: Tuesday, Feburary 14 2023, 12.15pm 

Kawerau wishes neighbours well 

ON behalf of the Kawerau District Council, Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui acknowledges our neighbours' preparedness in Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki overnight.  

"We wish to send our sincere regards to everyone in our neighbouring regions and others throughout Aotearoa who felt the force of Cyclone Gabrielle last night. We wish them well in the clean-up effort."

Monday, 13 February 2023 - 11:21am

Cyclone Gabrielle lates updates from Kawerau District Council 

Cyclone Gabrielle

Categories: Media Releases  News

Date: Tuesday, Feburary 14 2023, 12.15pm 

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