IF you are planning a wedding at the picturesque Stoneham Walk park or a function at one of Kawerau’s venues, please be aware that a new Alcohol Control Bylaw 2022 has been adopted.

KAWERAU District Council retains its stance against the government’s Three Waters Reform due to the loss of control, management and asset ownership for the district.

MPs need to hear the voice of the people

Council Mānawatia a Matariki

Kawerau District Council will host a number of community-based events to celebrate Matariki 2022.

Mayor Malcolm Campbell said there were a number of events planned to recognise and celebrate Matariki in the district between June 21 and 29.

TWO Kawerau street names will be corrected next week to rightfully recognise the tīpuna they were named after.

At their February 18 meeting, Trust Horizon approved the allocation of $150,000 to create a Community COVID-19 Contribution Grant funding pool. Available to apply for from March 2022, the grant will see successful applicants receive a $1,000 contribution to go towards the facility’s power bill account.

Kawerau District Council adopts vaccine pass requirements  

Following an extra-ordinary Council Meeting held on Friday, 28 January 2022 via zoom, the Kawerau District Council has adopted vaccine pass requirements for all indoor venues. The implementation date and any additional staffing requirements are now being worked through. Council will make a further update following a meeting on Tuesday, 1 February 2022. 

Today, Kawerau District Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the COVID-19 Protection Framework Implementation. With the introduction of the framework on 3 December, Kawerau District Council had agreed to continue to grant access for all people regardless of vaccination status to their offices and facilities. 

Following the government’s announcement that Kawerau will move into the red setting of the new traffic light system Kawerau District Council has been working to understand the implications.