Aerial view of Kawerau township

Kōrero Hou

News & Events

Stay connected with the latest updates, stories, and upcoming events from across our services and hapori.

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Latest News

Pūtauaki reflected in still water
12 March 2026

Annual Whānau Hauora Day a Huge Success

Over 300 whānau members attended our annual Hauora Day at Kawerau Memorial Hall, with free health checks, kai, activities for tamariki, and live entertainment. A wonderful day of whanaungatanga.

Kaimahi group photo with taiaha, Pūtauaki maunga in the background
28 February 2026

Rangatahi Leadership Programme Graduates 15

Fifteen young people from Kawerau and the wider Eastern Bay completed our 12-week Rangatahi Leadership Programme, gaining skills in communication, tikanga, and community engagement.

Raranga weaving workshop — flax baskets and native plants
15 February 2026

Free Flu Vaccinations Now Available

Our clinical team is offering free influenza vaccinations for all enrolled patients, kaumātua aged 65+, and whānau with chronic health conditions. Walk-ins welcome at Te Whare Haumanu.

Kawerau with Pūtauaki maunga
1 February 2026

Te Matatu Expands Housing Services

Our housing service Te Matatu has expanded its team and moved into larger premises on Onslow Street, enabling us to better support whānau navigating housing challenges in the Kawerau rohe.

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Upcoming Events

Apr
5

Kaumātua Health & Wellness Morning

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Te Whare Whakaoraora, 20 Islington St. Free health checks, morning tea, gentle exercise, and a guest speaker on diabetes management. All kaumātua welcome.

Apr
12

Community Rongoā Wānanga

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Kawerau Memorial Hall. A free wānanga on traditional healing practices, including plant identification, mirimiri, and the holistic approach to rongoā. Register by 8 April.

Apr
26

Rangatahi Career Expo

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Tarawera High School. Local employers, training providers, and our employment pathways team will be on hand to kōrero with rangatahi about career options. Free lunch provided.

May
10

Whānau Ora Family Fun Day

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Spencer Park, Kawerau. A day of activities, kai, games, bouncy castles, face painting, health information stalls, and entertainment for the whole whānau. Free entry.