Road access permits are now available from the Kawerau i-SITE, 7 days a week.

22 December 2023

Council appoints Chief Executive

Kawerau District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Morgan Godfery as Chief Executive following a robust recruitment process as per the Local Government Act.

Mayor Faylene Tunui says that Mr Godfery brings a depth of public policy, communications and local understanding to the role that will serve the people of Kawerau well as we embrace and navigate the future opportunities.

22 November 2023

For immediate release

Kawerau District Council votes yes to establish Māori wards for 2025 elections

Kawerau District Council has voted yes to establishing one or more Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 triennial elections.

Family-friendly Kawerau Christmas in the Park

Saturday 16 December 2023

The Radio 1XX Community Christmas concert (Afternoon show) will highlight local talent, directed by Pari Maxwell with a team of community volunteers, with MC Colin Magee (Radio 1XX).  While the evening show is directed by Pari Maxwell.  This will be a variety of top class artists and acts; aimed to entertain all age groups.

The artists will be announced on Monday 4 December.

Media Release 

For immediate release 

18 October 2023 

Council advertises chief executive role 

With Russell George’s current term as Kawerau District Council Chief Executive officially ending on 31 October, the council is running a recruitment process to fill the role. 

Mayor Faylene Tunui says Mr George has served the council and community for 23 years – 18 as Chief Executive – and is able to reapply for this role. 

Media Release 
For immediate release

29 September 2023 

Overall Council satisfaction results above New Zealand benchmarks 

Kawerau District Council has received a 70% overall satisfaction rating from residents in the latest triennial survey results. This is well above the New Zealand benchmark for Councils at 50%. 

Whakatane, Opotiki, and Kawerau District Councils give notice pursuant to Section 80 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 that they have adopted their provisional Joint Local Alcohol Policy 2023 (LAP). 

For Immediate Release

General Bylaw: Control of Stock, Poultry and Bees (2019)

When keeping poultry in the Kawerau district there is a $25 cost to assess the property in the first instance, and then an ongoing cost of $25 per annum.