TWO Kawerau street names will be corrected next week to rightfully recognise the tīpuna they were named after.

At their February 18 meeting, Trust Horizon approved the allocation of $150,000 to create a Community COVID-19 Contribution Grant funding pool. Available to apply for from March 2022, the grant will see successful applicants receive a $1,000 contribution to go towards the facility’s power bill account.

Kawerau District Council adopts vaccine pass requirements  

Following an extra-ordinary Council Meeting held on Friday, 28 January 2022 via zoom, the Kawerau District Council has adopted vaccine pass requirements for all indoor venues. The implementation date and any additional staffing requirements are now being worked through. Council will make a further update following a meeting on Tuesday, 1 February 2022. 

Today, Kawerau District Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the COVID-19 Protection Framework Implementation. With the introduction of the framework on 3 December, Kawerau District Council had agreed to continue to grant access for all people regardless of vaccination status to their offices and facilities. 

Following the government’s announcement that Kawerau will move into the red setting of the new traffic light system Kawerau District Council has been working to understand the implications.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, Kawerau District Council has made the decision to cancel its flagship community event the 2021 Kawerau Christmas in the Park and Santa Parade will not be possible.

For immediate release 
28 October 2021

Council disappointed with Three Waters Reform announcement

Kawerau District Council is disappointed for its community that the government is taking away the choice to join or opt out of the Three Waters Reform.

Mayor Malcolm Campbell said it is disappointing that the concerns of our community were not responded to ahead of Wednesday’s announcement. 

“Our community came out in droves to raise concerns and issues in their feedback about the Three Waters Reform. 

For immediate release 
20 October 2021 

Event organisers who want to apply for a special licence to sell or supply alcohol are reminded that they need to submit applications at least 20 working days ahead of their planned summer events.