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Thursday, 28 July 2022 - 2:39pm

Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health) directs Kawerau to fluoridate drinking water

28 July 2022

KAWERAU District Council confirms it has received a Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health) directive to fluoridate the drinking water supply.

On Wednesday July 27, Council received a formal letter from the Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield instructing that fluoridation of the district’ would be required from 31 January 2023.

Monday, 27 June 2022 - 1:05pm

Annual Plan 2022-2023 Deliberations

16 June 2022

Spreading the load was the aim of the resolution that saw Kawerau District Council resolve to change the rating differential for the 2022-2023 year.

Wednesday, 15 June 2022 - 1:35pm

Council Mānawatia a Matariki

Kawerau District Council will host a number of community-based events to celebrate Matariki 2022.

Mayor Malcolm Campbell said there were a number of events planned to recognise and celebrate Matariki in the district between June 21 and 29.

Friday, 28 January 2022 - 4:10pm

Kawerau District Council adopts vaccine pass requirements  

Following an extra-ordinary Council Meeting held on Friday, 28 January 2022 via zoom, the Kawerau District Council has adopted vaccine pass requirements for all indoor venues. The implementation date and any additional staffing requirements are now being worked through. Council will make a further update following a meeting on Tuesday, 1 February 2022. 

Monday, 1 November 2021 - 3:04pm

For immediate release 
28 October 2021

Council disappointed with Three Waters Reform announcement

Kawerau District Council is disappointed for its community that the government is taking away the choice to join or opt out of the Three Waters Reform.

Mayor Malcolm Campbell said it is disappointing that the concerns of our community were not responded to ahead of Wednesday’s announcement. 

“Our community came out in droves to raise concerns and issues in their feedback about the Three Waters Reform. 

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 - 12:33pm

Council acknowledges Trust Horizon support

20 October 2021 

Kawerau District Council wishes to acknowledge the contribution by Trust Horizon to the community.

Trust Horizon has pledged more than $200,000 to support projects that will benefit the Kawerau community, including funds towards the drilling of a new geothermal borehole to heat the Maurie Kjar Memorial Swimming Pool Complex and the electrical rewiring required for the splash pad at the complex. 

Mayor Malcolm Campbell acknowledged this would make a huge difference to the Kawerau community. 

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