Kawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell thanked Ministers Jones and Jackson who were both in Kawerau today to announce the Government's Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment in programmes to help people into jobs being generated by economic growth in the Eastern Bay region.

International port logistics company ISO Ltd has been selected as the preferred operator for Kawerau’s planned container terminal.

Participants in this year’s Kawerau King of the Mountain race have the chance to purchase limited-edition singlets and t-shirts, thanks to former Eastern Bay photographer Jason Wright.

Kawerau’s Civil Defence Centre at Rautahi Community Marae officially closed on Tuesday, April 18 after 11 days supporting victims of the Edgecumbe floods.

A fun event in Kawerau next month will add an extra element to the annual Canoe Slalom New Zealand National Championships.

Kawerau’s Urban Food Forest (KUFF) project launched in February and will become a source of fresh produce for everyone.

Composer and pianist Carol Doy, Kiwi rhythm and blues band Ardijah, singer/beatboxer Beau Monga (2015 NZ X Factor winner), soul singer Whirimako Black and kapa haka group Toka Tu will wow audiences at this year’s Kawerau Christmas in the Park on Saturday, December 17.

This year’s Kawerau Christmas in the Park will feature top local acts Made Alive, soloist Nikau Chater, The Hine Kingi band, Zumba Fitness, Putauaki Primary School kapa haka and TJ Taotua (Auckland-based rhythm and blues line-up), with more acts to be announced.