8.2 percent increase for councillors 1 May 2015 ELECTED members of Kawerau District Council received a pay rise from the Remuneration Authority for the next financial year – the hike for all but the mayor being 8.2 percent. Finance and corporate services manager Peter Christophers presented a report about the salary increases during a full […]
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Powhiri marks wananga celebration 1 May 2015 ENTERING THE TENT: Visitors are welcomed into the marquee at Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. Photo Troy Baker It is the first time the wananga has held the graduation event over two days. Acting chief executive Wiremu Doherty said there were 1300 certificates, bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees to award,
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Council take over clubrooms 5 May 2015 KAWERAU District Council has decided to pay for basic repairs to clubrooms at Tarawera Park, formerly owned by the Onepu Rugby Union Football Club. The council took over the building’s ownership after its ground lease with the club expired. The council was presented with three options during a
Galatea speed stacker takes on the world stage 6 May 2015 MOST teenagers battle to stack a dishwasher, but the fast hands of one Galatea 14-year-old have earned him a spot representing New Zealand on a world stage. Caleb Mills returned from Canada last month after competing for the Junior Black Stacks team at the
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Long-term council plan includes new pool 6 May 2015 A NEW swimming pool, a $150 increase to the uniform annual general charge and a town centre upgrade were the priorities in Kawerau District Council’s 2015-25 draft long-term plan. Submissions to the draft, can be made until May 11. The first key proposal highlighted in the consultation
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6 May 2015 CONSTRUCTION of the first stage of Tarawera High School’s new buildings is on track to meet a June completion date. Earth works to prepare the site at the Kawerau school began at the end of 2014 and months later the new administration block and learning common are almost complete. Principal Helen Tuhoro
A company exploring for gold and silver south of Kawerau is enthusiastic following initial surveys – but can’t say when drilling may begin. Australian-owned Silver City NZ was awarded an exploration permit last year to look for gold and silver in an area covering 33sq km of the central North Island volcanic plateau. A two-person
Ageing in Place framework for Kawerau 15 May 2015 A GROUP building an organisation to help elderly and disabled Kawerau residents remain in their own homes has begun presenting its vision to the community. Kawerau and District Ageing in Place began two years ago under the original title, Kawerau Virtual Retirement Village. The group presented
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New kit for Tarawera premier 19 May 2015 HAPPY FEET: (Back) Nicole Mio-Mihaere, Ulani Hoskin, Nikita Koia, Somer Richardson, Keesha King, Whareua Mitai, Natasha Palmer, (front) Miharo Sisley-Tihema, Aaliyah Tangira, Acacia McMillan-Ward, Awhina Tahana, and Sherraijka Bruintjes. Photo Megan Hunt TARAWERA High School’s top netballers are looking forward to testing their new shoes this weekend
Kawerau calendar takes shape 19 May 2015 KAWERAU’S annual Christmas in the Park celebration has been confirmed for December 12 this year. The date was one of a number that featured in a calendar of events considered by Kawerau District Council’s regulatory and services committee meeting on May 12. Regulatory and planning manager Chris Jensen