Upcoming service closures for Council Health and Safety Awards - Thursday 1 May

Aroha mai - Council wishes to advise that on Thursday, 1 May from 11:45am to 1:45pm, all Council facilities will be closed to allow Council to hold the annual Health and Safety Awards for our staff. This includes:

• The District Office
• The Kawerau District Library and Museum
• The Maurie Kjar Memorial Aquatic Centre
• The Kawerau isite
• The Kawerau Transfer Station

Transfer Station no longer accepts whiteware

Effective Immediately, from Friday, 11 April 2025 Council will no longer accept whiteware i.e., freezers and fridges at the Transfer Station. These items must be degassed and Council does not have the facilities to provide that service. Locally, this service is provided by: JDC Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Electrical Ph 0273231639.

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 

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.

The Rangi Delamere Centre (adjacent to the netball courts and Prideaux Park) will no longer be available for use by Mobile Traders. Due to safety concerns with backing traffic, congestion around the entrance to the Rangi Delamere Centre which is used by multiple sports groups, 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. 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. 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.

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. 

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 >>