Family-friendly Kawerau Christmas in the Park

Saturday 16 December 2023

The Radio 1XX Community Christmas concert (Afternoon show) will highlight local talent, directed by Pari Maxwell with a team of community volunteers, with MC Colin Magee (Radio 1XX).  While the evening show is directed by Pari Maxwell.  This will be a variety of top class artists and acts; aimed to entertain all age groups.

The artists will be announced on Monday 4 December.

Media Release 

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18 October 2023 

Council advertises chief executive role 

With Russell George’s current term as Kawerau District Council Chief Executive officially ending on 31 October, the council is running a recruitment process to fill the role. 

Mayor Faylene Tunui says Mr George has served the council and community for 23 years – 18 as Chief Executive – and is able to reapply for this role. 

Media Release 
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29 September 2023 

Overall Council satisfaction results above New Zealand benchmarks 

Kawerau District Council has received a 70% overall satisfaction rating from residents in the latest triennial survey results. This is well above the New Zealand benchmark for Councils at 50%. 

7 September 2023 - For immediate release <

Decisions on Submissions
Amended Operative District Plan Sections 

For immediate release

25 July 2032 

Kawerau District Council is aware of the ongoing issues with discoloured water that have escalated in recent months. There has been more service requests lodged and residents have also been advising elected members and staff via other forums.

Council apologises for these ongoing issues and the impacts on whānau. We appreciate that it is frustrating and impacts residents’ lives.

Pānui Pāpāho | Media Release

Bay of Plenty Mayors release Climate Change Risk Assessment

Friday, 23 April 2023 

KAWERAU District Council was among the many local government on the video call regarding today’s announcement of changes to the Government’s Three Waters Reform. What this change means for Kawerau and how it will impact on residents it yet to be assessed.