Kawerau District Council formally adopted its Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) at its meeting on 3 September 2025, establishing a clear direction for the delivery, maintenance, and enhancement of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the district under the Government’s Local Water Done Well framework.
The WSDP sets out the intended service delivery models and associated investment requirements: Drinking Water, Wastewater and Stormwater services will be delivered in-house by the Council. The plan assesses the current state of waters infrastructure, existing service areas, regulatory compliance, and identifies future investment needed to support growth and service improvements.
It includes a long-term, strategic approach to funding and infrastructure planning, ensuring financial sustainability, asset resilience, and service continuity. The WSDP reflects Council’s commitment to long-term planning, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement in the delivery of these essential services.
Read our Water Services Delivery Plan
- Water Services Delivery Plan Report
- Local Water Done Well Table of Submissions
- Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Submission
- Local Water Done Well Submission Report
- Drinking Water Replacement Plan
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has established a new council performance measurement framework aimed at giving communities greater visibility of the performance of their council, and the ability to compare councils’ data.
Our district has an amazing story of growth, and we want to make sure everyone—our residents and community—understand the numbers, and why Kawerau remains a great place to live and work.