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. 

Media Release 

21 April 2023 

New sign honours the fallen in Kawerau Services Cemetery

This year’s dawn ANZAC Day commemorations in Kawerau will be followed by a special unveiling that morning.

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.

https://www.kaweraudc.govt.nz/draft-local-alcohol-policy-eastern-bay-2023 Kawerau District Council, Whakatāne District Council and Ōpōtiki District Council are currently reviewing the Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Alcohol Policy and the public are asked to provide their thoughts on the policies.

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.”

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.

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 

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.

Cyclone Gabrielle lates updates from Kawerau District Council 

Cyclone Gabrielle

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Date: Tuesday, Feburary 14 2023, 12.15pm