Oji Fib

For immediate release  

Kōrero Mai – Let’s Get Talking

Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, and Kawerau District Councils give notice pursuant to Section 80 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 that they have adopted their provisional Joint Local Alcohol Policy 2023 (LAP). 

For immediate release

Tell us what’s important in emergencies

The mayors for the communities of Kawerau, Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne have responded to the recent release of The Future for Local Government report - He piki tūranga, he piki kotuku, noting the need to ensure communities stay at the centre of the coming changes in the local sector. 

Media Release 

21 April 2023 

New sign honours the fallen in Kawerau Services Cemetery

This year’s dawn ANZAC Day commemorations in Kawerau will be followed by a special unveiling that morning.

For Immediate Release

General Bylaw: Control of Stock, Poultry and Bees (2019)

When keeping poultry in the Kawerau district there is a $25 cost to assess the property in the first instance, and then an ongoing cost of $25 per annum.

https://www.kaweraudc.govt.nz/draft-local-alcohol-policy-eastern-bay-2023 Kawerau District Council, Whakatāne District Council and Ōpōtiki District Council are currently reviewing the Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Alcohol Policy and the public are asked to provide their thoughts on the policies.

Media Statement

Saturday, 18 March 2023

Swarm of earthquakes unsettle Kawerau rohe

 The swarm of earthquakes in the region has been felt strongly in Kawerau from the early hours of the morning.

Kawerau District Mayor Faylene Tunui said “Residents are reporting that they have been awoken in the early hours of the morning due to the shakes.”

“Our first concern is of course the safety of our people and community. Having  a plan is important for each household. In the first instance drop, cover and hold to avoid injury.”