News

Tuesday, 29 September 2020 - 2:04pm

Another milestone towards the construction of the Kawerau Container Terminal was achieved recently with the completion of the ‘Heads of Agreement’ that relates to the land area where the terminal will be located.

The Kawerau Container Terminal will provide an efficient rail link to transport goods and connect heavy industry

Tuesday, 29 September 2020 - 1:29pm

THE impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been particularly hard on the events sector.

This weekend the revised event ‘Stacked Kawerau’ has been postponed until November 27 and 28.

The new timeframe was needed to allow exhibitors to set up their works and related to the government announcement of the region moving from COVID-19 Level 2 to Level 1.

This event is being held in the Kawerau Town Hall and is free to the public to attend.

Thursday, 3 September 2020 - 5:40pm

A leaking steam pipe that supplies the Maurie Kjar Memorial Swimming Pool Complex has caught the attention of people today.
There is no danger to the public as the area was fenced off and Council staff turned the geothermal bore off that feeds into the heat exchanger of the main pool. This ensures the geothermal steam remains in the ground.

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.

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.

Monday, 13 July 2020 - 5:46pm

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

Tuesday, 23 June 2020 - 12:33pm

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

Tuesday, 23 June 2020 - 12:31pm

Kawerau District Council resumes kerbside recycling

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.

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.

Friday, 27 March 2020 - 4:52pm

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

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