Water Restrictions in Kawerau

Please be mindful of how much water you use and how you can cut down on water usage this summer.  Kawerau is now in a level two water restriction, please conserve water. 

Ways we can all reduce our water usage:   

• Use only use handheld hoses for watering lawns and gardens  

• Reduce the use of sprinklers, and only use for short periods in the cooler morning or evening   

• Checking your tank, taps, hoses etc. for leaks and drips  

• Reserving toilet flushing where possible  

• Reducing shower time/frequency   

• Turning off the tap when brushing your teeth and shaving  

• Limiting use of appliances such as dishwasher, washing machine  

• Not using town supply for stock  

• Limiting washing of boats and vehicles 

Town Hall Roof Repair Work

We wish to advise our community that there is likely to be some disruption and access restrictions in the Ranfurly Court, Tarawera Mall entrance area in the coming month from Wednesday 12 March.

We are completing some much-needed roof repairs and replacements on a section of the roof from the Council Office’s main entrance along to Town Hall roof. We have engaged a qualified contracting company TyS Asbestos as the roof material may contain asbestos (as was standard for buildings of this age).

The repair work will be carried out between Wednesday 12 March and Friday 11 April.

Notice has been given by the contractor to local shops and businesses in the area and we expect minimal risk to the community. Should there be issues, the contractor will ensure that shops and businesses are made aware, and that pedestrian access will be restricted to the Ranfurly Court area which will of course, may include the children’s playground.

If you have any questions, please contact TyS Asbestos via email office@tysasbestos.co.nz

Council thanks you for your patience while the work is being done. 

Kawerau Sports Club - Alcohol Public Notice

Dog Control – Policy and Practices Report – 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

Public notice is hereby given that, at a meeting held on 18 December 2024, Council adopted the above report as required under section 10A of the Dog Control Act 1996 and the report is now available for public inspection at the Council Office or can be viewed here

Rangi Delamere site no longer available for use by Mobile Traders.

Winter sports season is now underway and the Rangi Delamere Centre (adjacent to the netball courts and Prideaux Park) will no longer be available for use by Mobile Traders.

Your support is greatly appreciated to keep our Rangatahi | Tamariki | Pakeke - All our Loved Ones in our Community safe.

Unfortunately, due to safety concerns with backing traffic, congestion around the entrance to the Rangi Delamere Centre, this area is no longer available for use by Traders.

The areas available for Traders, can be seen in the photo below, indicated by the red and yellow boxes.

Any Traders found trading onsite will be asked to move to other designated areas

This comes into effect immediately.

Spraying of Sports Fields, Parks and Reserves

Council wishes to advise that it will resume the summer spraying of sports fields, parks and reserves areas for weeds and the dreaded Onehunga prickles as soon as the weather allows. Spraying will be completed (where possible) in the early hours of the day to minimise disruption to our community. 

St. John Kawerau Hato Hone | Health Shuttle Service

Pick-up and return service from home to medical or health related appointments for all ages throughout the wider Bay. Find out more and get in touch with the team here. 

Our Places - Eastern Bay Spatial Plan

A spatial plan is about the whenua, the places we live and how they might be shaped to benefit future generations. 

Here's the link to Our Places - Eastern Bay Spatial Plan website. 

Earthquakes - Have a Plan and Be Prepared 

In the event of a major quake - if you are safe at home, stay home.

What do we mean by ‘safe at home'? You are not near the coast/in a tsunami evacuation zone. Your home has not had significant damage. If everyone in your whānau is ok (no urgent medical/safety needs). 

If you need urgent help, call 111. If you are not safe at home, head to the nearest safe place - it may be your neighbours' home or somewhere close-by. Try and stay off the roads unless you must drive somewhere. After a major quake or other event, council and civil defence teams will update people on social media, radio, and any other means to get key information out.

Have the recent earthquakes caused damage? There's a local contact directory here. 

Tarawera Falls Access Permits

Due to health and safety concerns with logging in the Tarawera Forest, from Monday, 31 October 2022, Māori Investments Limited (MIL) has made the decision not to issue any visitor permits for the Tarawera Falls during the weekdays (Monday - Friday). Permits will only be issued for weekends and public holidays.

Kawerau District Council on Fair Go for Most Affordable Services 

Fair Go has recently completed a 'Council Charges Challenge' that investigated all New Zealand Councils and their fees. Kawerau District Council came out on top with the most affordable service fees for its residents. Read the Fair Go article here. 

Rates Rebate Applications 

Check your eligibility online. Contact us on 07 306 9009 from 8am - 5pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri (8.30am - 5pm Wednesdays) if you have any questions. 

Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau (ISK) Career Link 

The ISK CareerLink is useful tool that is designed to connect employers in Kawerau industry with potential employees. Find out more here.

Flush Your Drinking Water Taps

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings. Public Notice from MoH about flushing traces of metals from drinking water.

Contact the Council

If residents have an issue with roaming dogs, dog attacks, dangerous or fallen trees, water, wastewater, stormwater, or Council-owned facilities or venues please contact the Council on 07 306 9009 or email office@kaweraudc.govt.nz to log a request for service. The Council line is monitored after business hours by the Duty Manager. These issues are logged and passed on to the relevant staff member or at external organisation (i.e., for street lights) to action. Please feel free to follow up on a request for service by phone or email regarding timeline for completion.  Contact us >>