10am update Caution on roads advised - Mill Road traffic lights not working. Tree down across part of Fletcher Avenue and its down to one lane.
Reports from our team on call overnight looks like everyone got through okay. Today, Sunday, is the day that the Cyclone is coming through the region.
There are reports of power outages nearby Kawerau. Remember, if your power is out - you can tune in to a local radio station in your vehicle - staying put in your driveway! (see below for station links).
If there is an emergency, please phone 111.
You can also get the latest updates and guidance from these sites:
If you want to report an issue with a Council service or facility, phone us on 073069009. If its an emergency, please phone 111.
We will do our best to keep residents updated. If the power fails - please tune into local radio stations
Due to the upcoming heavy rain and strong wind warnings on the horizon, with Cyclone Vaianu, ALL Council services will be closed on Sunday 12 April.
- Maurie Kjar Aquatic Centre
- Transfer Station
- isite
- Kawerau District Library
- Kawerau District Council
Our teams are on stand-by over the weekend. However, we will need to assess if it's safe to respond during the height of the storm. We will keep you up to date as much as we can.
Tarawera Falls Closure
Due to the upcoming heavy rain and strong wind warnings on the horizon, risks of landslides and fallen trees, are greater. Due to this, Māori Investment Limited (MIL) has decided to close the Tarawera Forest all weekend (Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April).
Due to this no permits to Tarawera Falls will be issued on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April.
Consultation is now open for landowners and the community to have their say on the Draft Kawerau District Plan Change 5, which addresses the necessary updates to the Kawerau District Plan following the April 2024 boundary reorganisation that transferred land from the Whakatāne District to the Kawerau District. The scope of the District Plan Change 5 review is limited to
- Re-zoning land transferred in the boundary reorganisation
- A new Māori purpose zone and
- Recognising the significant nature areas that came into the Kawerau District from Whakatāne
Have your say by 5pm, Thursday 30 April 2026
isite closure
Due to staffing shortages, the isite will be closed for lunch from 12:30pm-1pm today Friday 10 April.
Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.
Regulatory and Services Committee Meeting: 9am, Wednesday 15 April
Ordinary Council Meeting: 9am, Wednesday 29 April
Regulatory and Services Committee Meeting: 9am, Wednesday 13 May
Ordinary Council Meeting: 9am, Wednesday 27 May
Risk and Assurance Committee Meeting: 1pm, Monday 8 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.
How can Council help?
Let us know about an issue or repair needed of a community walkway, footpath, road/s, tree/s, water, or concern about dog/s and/or noise:
