Upcoming Road Works

Islington Street, Liverpool Street, Plunket Street and Onslow Street

Tonight (Monday 19 January), Islington, Liverpool, Plunket and Onslow Street will be closed for Mill and Fill Asphalt concrete work.

The closure for Islington, Liverpool and Plunket Street will start at 9pm and is expected to reopen at 5am, Tuesday 20 January.

Onslow Street will have a single lane closure from 7pm and reopen 9pm.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding while the work is being completed.

Fenton Mill Road and Ballantrae Street

On Friday, 23 and Saturday, 24 January, roadworks will be taking place on Fenton Mill Road and Ballantrae Street. These road works are scheduled to allow for the annual resealing of Fenton Mill Road.

On Friday, 23 January, Fenton Mill Road between Bell Street and Ballantrae Street will be closed from 7am to 1pm. Please note that during this time, a stop/go traffic management system will be in place.

Ballantrae Street will be closed from 12 noon to 5pm on Friday, 23 January.

Fenton Mill Road, between Ballantrae Street and Valley Road, will be closed from 8am to 5pm on Saturday, 24 January. During this time, a stop/go traffic management system will be in place.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Restricted Fire Season effective 5pm 13 January 2026

A restricted fire season is in place across the Bay of Plenty region effective 5pm, 13 January 2026. 

Permits must be sought from Fire Emergency New Zealand to light fires. For more information, please visit Check Its Alright   

Further information and advice about fires here

Call 111 to report any fires or emergencies. 

Attention Kawerau mobile traders and event holders!

When trading in our district, please refrain from nailing, stapling, or attaching signs to trees. This helps protect our trees from damage and keeps Kawerau looking beautiful for everyone.

Signs can harm trees by creating wounds that invite pests and disease. Let’s work together to keep our green spaces healthy! If these rules are not abided to, Council will remove and confiscate the sign and issue a formal warning. If there is further non-compliance, Council may suspend the mobile trading licence.

If you have any questions or inquiries about signage in Kawerau, please contact Council on 07 306 9009 or info@kaweraudc.govt.nz

Drinking water taps at Kawerau New World and River Road  

In Kawerau, there are two chlorine-free drinking water taps at the Kawerau New World carpark and at River Road beside the water treatment plant. 

Please be advised, the water from the Kawerau New World carpark taps contains fluoride, as per the direction of the Ministry of Health.

The River Road drinking water taps beside the pumphouse offer chlorine and fluoride-free water. Water from the River Road drinking water taps has undergone ultra-violet (UV) treatment only to deal with any protozoa, viruses and bacteria that might be present as the water comes out of the springs. 

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. 

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. Local contact directory here. 

Tarawera Falls Access Permits

Please be advised, that the landowner and kaitiaki 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. Please contact the Kawerau Visitor i-site for more information and to obtain a permit. 

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. 

Flush Your Drinking Water Taps

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. 

How can Council help?

Let us know about an issue or repair needed of a community walkway, footpath, road/s, tree/s, water, or concern about dog/s and/or noise:  

• Phone 07 306 9009 (24/7) Press 1 for Noise and Dogs, Press 2 for the Duty Supervisor (water, trees etc)
• Lodge a request via the Antenno App (if it's a roaming / barking / dog attack please take a photo if you safely can)
• Email info@kaweraudc.govt.nz 
• Use our fix-it form via the website here

Please follow up on a request for service via phone or email regarding timeline for completion.  Contact us >>