'Have Your Say!' Community Consultation

The Council offers a number of opportunities for the community to participate in its decision-making processes throughout the year. Kawerau District residents are informed of when proposed plans and policies are available for public submissions through various media mechanisms.

This page contains the engagement and consultation being undertaken by the Kawerau District Council. Each consultation sets out the purpose, key issues and the timescale. Also provided are any documents relevant to the consultation.

Consultation topics currently open in the Kawerau District. You can give feedback on:

Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw

Find out more and have your say here.

Kawerau District Age-Friendly and Accessible Strategy 

The Age-Friendly and Accessible Strategy is reviewed regularly and is a ‘living document’ (meaning that actions taken will be referenced by Kawerau District Council). We are open to any and all suggestions that can help to improve the livelihood and wellbeing of seniors in the Kawerau community. 

 Find out more and have your say here


Eastern Bay Consultation Topic:

 


Kawerau District former consultation topics (now closed): 

Eastern Bay Consultation Topics (now closed) are:

  • Kawerau District Proposed Boundary Changes - Submissions closed on 31 March 2023
  • Draft Local Alcohol Policy consultation and submission period closed on Friday 28 April 2023 
  • Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan and submission period closed Sunday13 August 2023
  • Bay of Plenty Regional Council Representation Review 2024- Submissions closed 10 July 2024. A hearing is scheduled for 13 August 2024
  • Eastern Bay of Plenty Our Places - Spatial Plan -Submissions closed 17 November 2024

Central Government Consultation Topics (now closed):

  • Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill Public Submissions CLOSED on 12 February 2023 Find out more here

  • Natural and Built Environment Bill submissions via Council CLOSED 14 February 2023 Find out more here

  • Spatial Planning Bill Public submissions via Council CLOSED 14 February 2023 Find out more here

  • Water Services Legislation Bill - Three Waters: Public submissions CLOSED 12 February 2023 Find out more here 

  • Water Services - Three Waters Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill: Public submissions CLOSED 12 February 2023 Find out more here

  • Te Aoratake i te Anamata mō Ngā Kaunihera | Review into the Future for Local Government - Find out more here

 


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Kawerau District Council is committed to ensuring fair and effective representation for our community. Council is completing a representation review following the introduction of Māori ward/s in November 2023. The review means we are examining the current council structure, which includes eight (8) councillors plus the Mayor.

Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw - Background

Freedom Camping is enabled through the Freedom Camping Act 2011, which essentially allows for any freedom camping in public areas where not restricted under a Bylaw or Reserve Management Plan. Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw controls freedom camping by designating certain areas for freedom camping purposes, and prohibiting other areas.  Most of the designated areas limit the use to self-contained vehicles only.