https://www.kaweraudc.govt.nz/draft-local-alcohol-policy-eastern-bay-2023 Kawerau District Council, Whakatāne District Council and Ōpōtiki District Council are currently reviewing the Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Alcohol Policy and the public are asked to provide their thoughts on the policies.

Due to persistent rain during the summer, the water table has risen in the District causing localised flooding in some aras. The area around Hilldale Reserve in Hardie Avenue is experiencing low-level flooding causing damage to the berms and the road surface.

KAWERAU District Council retains its stance against the government’s Three Waters Reform due to the loss of control, management and asset ownership for the district.

IF you are planning a wedding at the picturesque Stoneham Walk park or a function at one of Kawerau’s venues, please be aware that a new Alcohol Control Bylaw 2022 has been adopted.

Community members in the Kawerau District who may experience barriers getting to their health appointments locally or at hospitals in Tauranga, Whakatāne and Rotorua can now access the St John Kawerau Health Shuttle service supported by local volunteer drivers.  

Today, Kawerau District Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the COVID-19 Protection Framework Implementation. With the introduction of the framework on 3 December, Kawerau District Council had agreed to continue to grant access for all people regardless of vaccination status to their offices and facilities. 

Following the government’s announcement that Kawerau will move into the red setting of the new traffic light system Kawerau District Council has been working to understand the implications.

Event organisers who want to apply for a special licence to sell or supply alcohol are reminded that they need to submit applications at least 20 working days ahead of their planned summer events.

Kawerau District Council wishes to continue to keep communicating with the community about the Three Waters Reform. 
The Three Waters Reform proposes that the water assets currently managed by Kawerau District Council and the 66 other councils throughout New Zealand will be owned and operated by four large entities.