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Kawerau Pathways to Prosperity 

Kawerau District Council’s Pathways to Prosperity event took place on November 13, kickstarting the development of a locally focused economic development strategy with 60-plus people attending from industry, businesses, education and the social sector.

For immediate release 18 October 2025 

Final Election Results 2025 

The final local election results are in! The nine seats around the Kawerau District Council table have been chosen by the voters, of which 45.3% turned out to have their say in the local elections 2025. 

This election, Kawerau District Council had the introduction of new wards with two district-wide seats, three general ward seats and three Māori wards seats to represent the community. 

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF NOMINATION FOR THE KAWERAU GENERAL WARD

Kawerau District Council submitted the draft Water Services Delivery Plan three weeks ago, and last Friday August 15, received DIA’s feedback. 

Pānui Pāpāho І News Release

Whakatāne District, Kawerau District, Ōpōtiki District and Bay of Plenty Regional Councils have partnered to develop the Eastern Bay of Plenty Regional Deal Proposal.

Last week, Kawerau District Council was one of many councils to submit their opposition to the select committee about the proposed Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill.

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22 December 2023

Council appoints Chief Executive

Kawerau District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Morgan Godfery as Chief Executive following a robust recruitment process as per the Local Government Act.

Mayor Faylene Tunui says that Mr Godfery brings a depth of public policy, communications and local understanding to the role that will serve the people of Kawerau well as we embrace and navigate the future opportunities.