Kawerau
Around the motu: Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
In a bid to make the most of Whakatane's high sunshine hours, the Whakatane District Council is considering investing almost $16 million on solar energy generation discussing the possibility of… Audio
Kawerau paper mill workers' union to consider pay offer
After more than a month of being locked out of a Kawerau mill, Pulp and Paper Union members will today consider a pay offer which may see them return to work tomorrow.
Kawerau paper mill owners pull legal action against workers
The Pulp and Paper Workers' Union at Kawerau is to consider a pay offer from the mill owner.
The Week in Detail: Museums, Mittens and the Mill
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Kawerau Mill strike: The cracks that can't be papered over
Workers have been locked out, threatened with legal action and left without any means of income - and it's not the first time. Audio
Police search for armed man after ATM robbery
Police are looking for witnesses to an aggravated robbery of an ATM in Kawerau this morning.
Taking a more sceptical stance for business
While many big businesses are still posting big profits, workers and consumers are being squeezed by the economic downturn - and industrial unrest is on the rise. One business journalist tells… Video, Audio
Taking a more sceptical stance for business
While many big businesses are still posting big profits, workers and consumers are being squeezed by the economic downturn - and industrial unrest is on the rise. One business journalist tells…
Video, AudioNorske Skog revaluation leaves Kawerau picking up $1m shortfall
Kawerau District Council ratepayers will have to pick up a rating shortfall of more than $1 million resulting from the closure and subsequent revaluation of Norske Skog mill.
'Aunty power' to push Covid vaccinations in Kawerau
'Aunty power' is about to be deployed in Kawerau, as the town looks to drive up vaccination rates.
Only 53 percent of the Bay of Plenty town is fully vaccinated. And after what's been described as a… Video, Audio
Kawerau to spend nearly $1m on drinking water, flood protection
Kawerau District Council has approved nearly $1 million in spending on its 'three waters' infrastructure.
Covid-19 lockdown: BOP councils set sights on 'shovel ready' projects
Eight Bay of Plenty civic leaders have met to discuss infrastructure projects with the potential to employ thousands. Video
Major decisions for Kawerau in wake of Covid-19
Kawerau District Council is preparing for tough and urgent discussions on the lockdown's financial impact.
Whakatāne signs off land transfer to Kawerau
One of New Zealand's smallest councils is on track for a 478-hectare boost, which it hopes will create more jobs.
Kawerau expansion: 'rather have growing pains than dying pains'
Kawerau District Council's request for a parcel of Whakatāne land is necessary to create jobs, its mayor says.
Kawerau mayor returned after 18 years in the job
Kawerau district mayor Malcolm Campbell returning to the job he's held for 18 years. Kawerau is one of the smallest councils, facing struggles due to its small rating base. Audio
Kawerau man shot dead by police following armed robbery
A man is dead after being shot by police following an armed robbery at the First Credit Union in Kawerau. Video, Audio
Fears raised over e-coli as Kawerau pipes are flushed
Kawerau residents are set for more water disruptions as the district council seeks to put an end to the yellow-brown colour that's plagued their pipes. Mayor Malcolm Campbell joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Kawerau siege gunman sentenced to 10 years minimum in jail
Rhys Richard Ngahiwi Warren, who shot and wounded four police officers during a 24-hour siege in Kawerau, shouted down a judge and walked out as he was sentenced to preventative detention. Audio
Māori trusts to build unique geothermal milk plant
A group of Māori trusts is spearheading a first-of-its-kind milk processing plant in Kawerau, which will create 30 jobs.
