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This section contains information relevant to residents of the Kawerau district:

  • Property rates
  • Dog registration
  • Halls for hire
  • Tips on how to be a considerate resident

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About Kawerau District

Information and statistics about the Kawerau District in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty.

Dog Registration

All dog owners must register their dog(s) with the Council in the district where the dog is kept, and all dogs must be registered by 1 July every year.

Being a Considerate Resident

Kawerau District Council encourages considerate residential behaviour. Being a considerate resident requires a bit of give and take. But what can residents reasonably expect of each other?

Citizenship Ceremonies

Participation in a public ceremony is an important step in the process of becoming a New Zealand citizen.

Halls for Hire

Kawerau District Council has a number of community halls available to hire for sporting, social or cultural events and private functions.

Neighbourhood Support Trust

The Whakatāne District Neighbourhood Support Trust encourages people to work towards making safer and friendlier communities.

Porritt Glade Lifestyle Village

Porritt Glade Lifestyle Village is Kawerau's new lifestyle village offering high-quality housing for people aged 60-plus. 

Rates

Kawerau District Council is committed to maintaining a strong financial position for the District by working hard to deliver the best quality facilities and services while maintaining our commitment to keep rates down through prudent financial management.

Recreation

Stuck for something fun to do today? In this section you'll find links to information that should give you some ideas.

Seniors

Resources for Seniors living in Kawerau

Trees and Vegetation

Property owners in the Kawerau District are responsible for mowing the grass verges outside their own properties.

Ultrafast Broadband

Chorus is laying thousands of kilometres of fibre optic cable to bring ultra-fast broadband to more than 830,000 homes and businesses across New Zealand.

Water Quality Monitoring

The Kawerau District Council undertakes microbiological water quality monitoring at Tarawera River during the summer months (November to March).

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