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Kawerau News and Media Releases

Media Release

Tuesday, 18 August 2020 - 6:23pm

Kawerau District Council welcomes the introduction of the new regulations for drinking water in New Zealand.

As part of the Government’s Three Waters review, the Mayor, Chief Executive and various elected members attended workshops and presentations from officials about the introduction of new regulations and a proposed approach to Three Waters investment and service delivery reform.

At the upcoming Council meeting on August 25, the Kawerau District Council will make decisions about whether to sign the initial Water Reform Memorandum of Understanding.

Kawerau King of the Mountain 2020

Wednesday, 5 August 2020 - 12:25pm

Planning is rapidly underway to deliver the 65th Kawerau King of the Mountain on Saturday 31 October. For a limited time, Kawerau residents can get discounted entry fees.

Kawerau Council Community Awards for 2020

Monday, 3 August 2020 - 4:02pm

Mr Campbell said Kawerau, like many communities, was fortunate to have residents who freely give their time to benefit others.

The Porritt Glade Lifestyle Village is officially open in Kawerau

Monday, 20 July 2020 - 4:55pm

The official opening of the Kawerau District Council’s Porritt Glade Lifestyle Village was held on Saturday, July 18.

Kawerau Town Centre redevelopment

Saturday, 18 July 2020 - 7:51pm

Work on the Kawerau town centre redevelopment started on Monday 20 July 2020.

"Stacked Kawerau"

Monday, 13 July 2020 - 5:46pm

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic this year have inspired a new community-driven event in Kawerau.

Media Release

Tuesday, 23 June 2020 - 12:33pm

Kawerau District Council encourages residents to ‘Have Your Say!’

Media Release

Tuesday, 23 June 2020 - 12:31pm

Kawerau District Council resumes kerbside recycling

2020/21 Annual Plan closed for public submissions

Friday, 5 June 2020 - 10:08pm

THE Kawerau District Council invited residents and ratepayers to have their say on the 2020/21 Annual Plan.

Kawerau District Council advises people make contact

Friday, 5 June 2020 - 9:17pm

The Government has announced there will be new exemptions for some types of building consents which will come into effect by the end of August 2020.

Kawerau Council pleased with rates payments

Wednesday, 3 June 2020 - 10:42am

Kawerau Council pleased with rates payments

ISK Broadens Workforce Development focus

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 - 5:26pm

Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau (ISK) has decided to refocus the function of its Workforce Development team.

Funding for Sports Clubs

Saturday, 9 May 2020 - 9:09pm

Sport Bay of Plenty is proud to be partnering with Sport NZ to administer the Sport NZ Community Resilience Fund in our region. The Fund will be available to regional organisations, as well as clubs from 10am on Monday 11 May.

Kawerau Youth Joining Forces

Monday, 4 May 2020 - 10:16am

During the Covid-19 lockdown many Kawerau youth have been banding together to provide essential support and services for the Kawerau community.

Get in touch with your GP as usual

Thursday, 16 April 2020 - 4:39pm

Address health concerns with your family doctor as usual.

KDC Emergency Committee 27 March

Friday, 27 March 2020 - 4:52pm

There are some major decisions ahead for the newly formed Kawerau District Council Emergency Committee.

Community Message Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Tuesday, 24 March 2020 - 2:28pm

Kawerau Community Update, 24 March 2020

The COVID-19 situation has become extremely serious. There will be a 4-week Shutdown because of Covid-19.

Closure of all non-essential Council services effective immediately.

Monday, 23 March 2020 - 1:06pm

The Kawerau District Council has closed all non-essential services to the public until further notice due to COVID-19

Influenza Vaccine

Saturday, 21 March 2020 - 11:59pm

Get vaccinated against influenza early if you are one of the priority groups.

No National Anzac Day Services and Pacific Islands Memorial Unveiling Postponed

Friday, 20 March 2020 - 1:18pm

No National Anzac Day Services and Pacific Islands Memorial Unveiling Postponed

National Anzac Day Services at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and Atat<

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Kawerau News and Media Releases

Tuesday, 18 August 2020 - 6:23pm

Wednesday, 5 August 2020 - 12:25pm

Monday, 3 August 2020 - 4:02pm

Monday, 20 July 2020 - 4:55pm

Saturday, 18 July 2020 - 7:51pm

Monday, 13 July 2020 - 5:46pm

Tuesday, 23 June 2020 - 12:33pm

Tuesday, 23 June 2020 - 12:31pm

Friday, 5 June 2020 - 10:08pm

Friday, 5 June 2020 - 9:17pm

Wednesday, 3 June 2020 - 10:42am

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 - 5:26pm

Saturday, 9 May 2020 - 9:09pm

Monday, 4 May 2020 - 10:16am

Thursday, 16 April 2020 - 4:39pm

Friday, 27 March 2020 - 4:52pm

Tuesday, 24 March 2020 - 2:28pm

Monday, 23 March 2020 - 1:06pm

Saturday, 21 March 2020 - 11:59pm

Friday, 20 March 2020 - 1:18pm

No National Anzac Day Services and Pacific Islands Memorial Unveiling Postponed

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