AA Closure - Friday 2 May
Due to staffing shortages our AA services will be closed on Friday, 2 May from 1:30pm onwards.
The District Office will remain open with normal operating hours of 8:00am to 5pm
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding
Norrie Street Road Closures
Norrie Street is going to be closed, for streetlight maintenance from 8am - 4pm for the next three Tuesday's (6 May, 13 May and 20 May). Please note, residents will still have access to Norrie Street, during this time. Thank you for your understanding and patience, while work is being completed.
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.
Drinking water taps in the New World carpark are out of action temporarily.
The River Road drinking water taps at the Pumphouse are available.
Upcoming Meetings and Events 2025
Ordinary Council Meeting: 9am, Wednesday 30 April
Regulatory and Services Committee Meeting: 9am, Wednesday 14 May
Ordinary Council Meeting: 9am, Wednesday 28 May
Audit and Risk Committee Meeting: 1pm, Monday 9 June
Regulatory and Services Committee Meeting: 9am, Wednesday 11 June
Please note: The Public Forum is available before every formal meeting held by Council (Council Meeting, Regulatory and Services, Extraordinary meetings) for people who wish to raise issues directly with the team of Elected Members. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting start time to ensure you are signed in, you and the issue you are raising is logged on the run sheet and you are seated in the Council Chambers. Usual meeting protocols apply.
Meetings are recorded and uploaded to the website and Social Media. By attending you give your consent to filming. People are asked to adhere to the Council Code of Conduct.
If the issue you have is regarding repair or fixing something owned by Council (walkways, footpaths, roads, trees, water issues, dogs and noise issues) please contact Council to request a repair via:
