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Education key to turning Kawerau around 22 December 2015 Education is playing a huge role in turning the community of Kawerau around. Since 2011, Kawerau has been one of six experimental sites where government funding has been invested to lift youth services, education and health.  Te Kāea travelled to Kawerau to check out the services […]

National slalom selections in Kawerau 19 January 2016 ELITE New Zealand slalom paddlers took on the Tarawera River slalom course in national selection and ranking races on Saturday and Sunday. The event, organised by Canoe Slalom New Zealand and Whitewater Kawerau, was the first major race of the 2016 season. Canoe Slalom New Zealand committee

Chiefs to headline holiday programme 20 January 2016 THE Gallagher Chiefs will be the main attraction at a school holiday programme in Kawerau later this month. The rugby squad will hit town on Monday, January 25, as part of an extensive week-long tour to connect with fans and give back to communities ahead of its

100km ultramarathon for Kawerau SPCA 20 January 2016 KATRIN Webb is taking on the challenge of the Tarawera Ultramarathon, a 100-kilometre off-road run from Rotorua to Kawerau, to raise funds for Kawerau SPCA. With a love for running, animals and helping those in need, Mrs Webb wants to raise funds and awareness for the Kawerau

More demolition at Kawerau school 22 January 2016 DEMOLITION of the old Kawerau College buildings started on Wednesday with asbestos removal. Edwina O’Brien, the Tarawera High School principal’s personal assistant, said demolition of the main buildings would begin on Monday next week. Demolition of the old college buildings was part of the renovations and redevelopment

Tarawera High School nears opening 27 January 2016 TARAWERA High School is shaping up as buildings are turned to rubble and classes are filled in preparation for an official opening on Friday. Principal Helen Tuhoro said the process began 18 months ago and throughout that time a lot had changed in the school – building

Walker double shifts focus to Rio 5 February 2016 A MASSIVE icecream topped off a successful weekend for BMX star Sarah Walker. The 27-year-old Kawerau rider afforded herself a treat after claiming the National and Oceania titles at Pukekohe at the weekend. More important than dessert, was the step Walker took toward competing at the

Kawerau.org is backed by Kawerau Enterprise Agency Incorporated, with the aim of promoting the district as a great place to visit, work and live.   KEA has been around since 1985.  It was set up at a time when Tasman Pulp and Paper Co. was drastically reducing its work force. As part of Tasman’s commitment

1 April 2021 Where: Ranfurly Court, Islington Street, Kawerau When: Every 1st Thursday of the month Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm Category: Community In and around the town centre (Ranfurly Court). Come down and browse the stalls and pick up some bargains! There are lots of goodies to find including: Fresh produce Hot food Live music

Kawerau is best known for its friendly people and strong community spirit, and is steeped in history and tradition. The town takes its name from a Maori chief who lived in the district around 1200 AD. Kawerau was a grandson of Toi-te-huatahi, an ancestor from whom many of the present tribes of the Bay of