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'Have Your Say!' Community Consultation

Council encourages residents to have their say and provide feedback on the following topics, which are currently open for submissions through the consultation and engagement process. 

Kawerau District consultation process - Our Places - Eastern Bay of Plenty Spatial Plan

Submissions are now open for Round 2 of the Eastern Bay of Plenty Spatial Plan for the Kawerau community, closing on Monday 9 June 2025.

Kawerau District Age-Friendly and Accessible Strategy 

The Age-Friendly and Accessible Strategy is reviewed regularly and is a ‘living document’ (meaning that actions taken will be referenced by Kawerau District Council). We are open to any and all suggestions that can help to improve the livelihood and wellbeing of seniors in the Kawerau community. 

 Find out more and have your say here.  

Kawerau District former consultation topics (now closed): 

Eastern Bay Consultation Topics (now closed) are:

  • Kawerau District Proposed Boundary Changes - Submissions closed on 31 March 2023
  • Draft Local Alcohol Policy consultation and submission period closed on Friday 28 April 2023 
  • Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan and submission period closed Sunday13 August 2023
  • Bay of Plenty Regional Council Representation Review 2024- Submissions closed 10 July 2024. A hearing is scheduled for 13 August 2024
  • Eastern Bay of Plenty Our Places - Spatial Plan -Submissions closed 17 November 2024

Central Government Consultation Topics (now closed):

  • Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill Public Submissions CLOSED on 12 February 2023 Find out more here

  • Natural and Built Environment Bill submissions via Council CLOSED 14 February 2023 Find out more here

  • Spatial Planning Bill Public submissions via Council CLOSED 14 February 2023 Find out more here

  • Water Services Legislation Bill - Three Waters: Public submissions CLOSED 12 February 2023 Find out more here 

  • Water Services - Three Waters Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill: Public submissions CLOSED 12 February 2023 Find out more here

  • Te Aoratake i te Anamata mō Ngā Kaunihera | Review into the Future for Local Government - Find out more here. 

 

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Representation Review 2024

Kawerau District Council is committed to ensuring fair and effective representation for our community. Council is completing a representation review following the introduction of Māori ward/s in November 2023. The review means we are examining the current council structure, which includes eight (8) councillors plus the Mayor.

Help Shape the Future of Kawerau!

Planning for growth in Kawerau

The Eastern Bay of Plenty is growing and Kawerau is part of that future. Over the past decade, the region has experienced a steady rise in population due to lifestyle appeal, improved transport connections, and more people choosing to live and work in smaller, more affordable centres. 
Between 2013 and 2023, the district’s population grew by 22%, and over the next 30 years, we estimate we’ll need around 650 additional homes. We also need land for future industry and business activity. 

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