ALCOHOL PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLISHED - 24 April 2024
Aashi Hospitality Limited, has made an application to the Kawerau District Licensing Committee for the grant of an On Licence for the premises situated at 8-10 Jellicoe Court, Kawerau known as Caymans Sports Bar.
The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is a Tavern.
The days on which and the hours during which liquor is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday 0900 to 0100 hours the following day.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours by arrangement – email District Licence Secretary District.LicencingSecretary@whakatane.govt.nz or phone (07) 3069009 to speak to the Alcohol Licensing Administrator.
Objections
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Private Bag 1004, Kawerau 3169.
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Kawerau tops charts for five years running
The Bay of Plenty township of Kawerau has seen the most significant growth, increasing by 261.2% during the past decade.
While it remains New Zealand’s lowest-priced district, with an average asking price of $443,093 in 2023, this has almost quadrupled from $122,665 in 2014.
Wood says it’s the fifth consecutive year Kawerau has seen the biggest decade growth.
“In 2019, the first year we analysed this data, Kawerau was the only district that had doubled in 10 years, up by 112% on 2010.
“Since then, it has achieved the biggest growth in average asking prices every year compared to the ten years prior.”
Tania Humberstone, a spokesperson for Kawerau District Council, says enabling new housing options in the area has been a council priority over the past seven-plus years, spurring demand.
“Our housing strategy is committed to its vision of creating vibrant, sustainable communities that cater to diverse needs.
“Kawerau remains a valuable market, offering an incentive for people to return home to purchase homes, or to embrace more flexible working arrangements and move away from more populated nearby areas such as Tauranga.”
Community Engagement for Māori Ward/s for Kawerau Rohe
An Extraordinary Meeting was held at 11:00am on Wed, 22 November 2023 to consider whether to establish one or more Māori wards. After considering the report and the engagement process and outcomes including the survey responses, Council heard seven submitters via zoom and in person. Each councillor then presented their views.
Council resolved to establish one or more Māori wards at the meeting. (The media release outlining the decision is available here).
Council wishes to thank the 165 plus residents who have provided feedback and thoughts on whether Kawerau District Council should establish one or more Māori wards in addition to the current 'at large' general ward in the 2025 and 2028 council elections.
Thank you to Tangata Whenua Iwi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Settlement Trust, Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora, Rautahi Marae and Tarawera High School for hosting our Council engagement hui. Special thanks to Ngāti Tūwharetoa kaumātua Council Cultural Advisor Te Haukakawa Te Rire, kaumātua and Trust Board Chairs and Members, Tarawera High School tauira | students and all the residents who attended one or more meetings. We acknolwedge you and your support of our elected members.Thank you to Election Services’ Electoral Officer Dale Ofsoske and his team for providing an independent voice, and the expertise in presenting the facts about establishing one or more Māori wards.
Resources can be found here: Māori wards flyer here for more information. Election Services' Presentation: Rohenga Māori presentation by Election Services' Electoral Officer
A Māori Representation Review is a democratic process. Council will decide what percentage of Councillors will be in each ward. Currently, Kawerau has eight Councillors. If we wanted to break the wards 50/50, we would have 4 Councillors for the general ward and four for the Māori ward. Alternatively, we could have five general ward and three Māori ward Councillors. Another alternative is to change the number of Councillor seats representing Kawerau's Community.
Overall, the Māori Representation Review is the place to understand best what the community wants. The process will take a year, during which the Council will have informal and formal consultations with the community, Tangata Whenua, Kaumātua and the local iwi. Council will consider people's submissions, thoughts, and feelings to make an informed decision about how to represent Kawerau in Council. The public can appeal/object to Council's proposals. In doing so, Council will propose another way they think Council can best serve the community.
St. John Kawerau Hato Hone | Health Shuttle Service
Pick-up and return service from home to medical or health related appointments for all ages throughout the wider Bay. Find out more and get in touch with the team here.
Alcohol Licence Renewal - Check here for the latest Alcohol Licence applications
Kawerau District Council Triennial Customer Survey - Thank You
Results of the Triennial Residents Survey completed by SIL Research. Check out the media release here and the overview results for Kawerau District Council compared with other councils in New Zealand.
Our Places - Eastern Bay Spatial Plan
A spatial plan is about the whenua, the places we live and how they might be shaped to benefit future generations.
Here's the link to Our Places - Eastern Bay Spatial Plan website.
Rating Information Database
Pursuant to the Provisions of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, public notice is hereby given that Kawerau District Council’s Rating Information Database is available for public inspection.
The purpose of the Rating Information Database is:
- To record all information required for setting and assessing rates.
- To enable a local authority to communicate with ratepayers.
- To enable members of the public to have reasonable access to the information in the database relating to the calculation of liability for rates.
The Rating Information Database is available for inspection at the District Office, Ranfurly, Court, Kawerau during the office hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm on Wednesdays, or https://www.kaweraudc.govt.nz/residents/rates/rates-property-search.
Any ratepayer named in the Rating Information Database can object to the information in it on the following grounds:
- A rating unit listed in the district valuation roll has been omitted from the database.
- Information from the district valuation roll has been omitted or incorrectly entered into the database.
- Information entered into the database (other than information from the district valuation roll) is incorrect.
- A lawful amendment to the district valuation roll has not been entered into the database.
Objections to the Rating Information Database must be lodged with Kawerau District Council.
Wairere Falls Construction Work
The Wairere Falls Track is now open again for the public to use on Saturdays and Sundays, but the track will remain closed from Mondays to Fridays.
Doc are upgrading multiple structures along the Wairere Falls Track. Until approximately June 2024 the track will be closed from Mondays to Fridays for the purpose of public safety and to allow the contractors to carry out their work safety. The track will be open to the public for weekend use.
If the track needs to be closed for scheduled weekend work an additional notification will be added to the DOC website. 
This closure will also affect track users wanting to access the Wairere Falls Track from the North/South Track.
Geothermal well testing
Mercury Energy has completed their drilling activities in three sites over the last year.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa Geothermal Assets Limited (NTGAL) started geothermal well testing works on 30 October 2023. This testing work has now been completed. For more information, please contact: Dave Lowe | Ngāti Tūwharetoa Geothermal Assets Limited (NTGAL) Site Representative | Phone 02041962926.
For more information please contact Mercury Energy by phone 0800 10 18 10
Earthquakes - Have a Plan and Be Prepared
In the event of a major quake - if you are safe at home, stay home.
What do we mean by ‘safe at home'? You are not near the coast/in a tsunami evacuation zone. Your home has not had significant damage. If everyone in your whānau is ok (no urgent medical/safety needs).
If you need urgent help, call 111. If you are not safe at home, head to the nearest safe place - it may be your neighbours' home or somewhere close-by. Try and stay off the roads unless you must drive somewhere. After a major quake or other event, council and civil defence teams will update people on social media, radio, and any other means to get key information out.
Have the recent earthquakes caused damage? There's a local contact directory here.
Tarawera Falls Access Permits
Due to health and safety concerns with logging in the Tarawera Forest, from Monday, 31 October 2022, Māori Investments Limited (MIL) has made the decision not to issue any visitor permits for the Tarawera Falls during the weekdays (Monday - Friday). Permits will only be issued for weekends and public holidays.
Kawerau District Council on Fair Go for Most Affordable Services
Fair Go has recently completed a 'Council Charges Challenge' that investigated all New Zealand Councils and their fees. Kawerau District Council came out on top with the most affordable service fees for its residents. Read the Fair Go article here.
Rates Rebate Applications
Check your eligibility online. Contact us on 07 306 9009 from 8am - 5pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri (8.30am - 5pm Wednesdays) if you have any questions.
Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau (ISK) Career Link
The ISK CareerLink is useful tool that is designed to connect employers in Kawerau industry with potential employees. Find out more here.
Flush Your Drinking Water Taps
Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings. Public Notice from MoH about flushing traces of metals from drinking water.
Hardie Avenue Area Surface De-Watering Update
Council wishes to acknowledge the challenging time residents in the Hardie Avenue and associated areas with ground water. The huge rainfall from October 2022 to March 2023, has been challenging and has created issues for residents' properties and Council infrastructure. Please contact Council 24/7 on 07 3069009
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Contact the Council
If residents have an issue with roaming dogs, dog attacks, dangerous or fallen trees, water, wastewater, stormwater, or Council-owned facilities or venues please contact the Council on 07 306 9009 or email office@kaweraudc.govt.nz to log a request for service. The Council line is monitored after business hours by the Duty Manager. These issues are logged and passed on to the relevant staff member or at external organisation (i.e., for street lights) to action. Please feel free to follow up on a request for service by phone or email regarding timeline for completion. Contact us >>
