News and Information about Kawerau

Mixed views on MP's suicide stance
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Mr Flavell said more than 10 teenagers had taken their own lives in Kawerau in the past 12 months, while in the past three weeks two Rotorua teenagers had ... .. read more..

It may be blueprint, says principal
Monday, July 25, 2011

BIG PICTURE: Daryl Aim, Kawerau Intermediate principal, says staff and supporters now have the opportunity to take a breather and consider the new proposal. ... .. read more..

Why schools' leaders support merger
Monday, July 25, 2011

While the Kawerau community has been fighting Ministry of Education plans to close and merge its schools, educators in Murupara are lobbying to do just that ... .. read more..

Scaffolding student reaches new heights
Sunday, July 24, 2011

Allan Ngatai Thompson, who works for Riteway Rigging and Scaffolding in Kawerau , was presented with the Scaffold Trainee of the Year award at the ... .. read more..

What on earth is happening here?
Friday, July 22, 2011

This week on television viewers have been regaled with images of the social dislocation of Kawerau . They even had a panel on Close Up giving their views on the situation. However, in all the controversy it seems to be forgotten that Kawerau was set up ... See all stories on this topic » .. read more..

Handy bathroom savings
Friday, July 22, 2011

Ian from Kawerau has some advice for shavers. “Don't buy those expensive shaving gels - go back to the old shaving brush and soap. You can get organic shaving soap for under $5 on-line. There's no wastage like when the propellant runs out in the tins. ... See all stories on this topic » .. read more..

Youth deaths inquest under way
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Inquests into the sudden deaths of five young Kawerau people in as many months have opened, with the families of the deceased being asked how they wanted the hearings to proceed. Held in a more informal manner than usual, no evidence was offered when ... See all stories on this topic » .. read more..

Concerns for Kawerau youth
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

It's been reported that children as young as 14 are getting caught up in drug dealing, organised fighting and sex for drugs in Kawerau . Kawerau Intermediate School principal Daryl Aim says something needs to be done. “Somebody needs to come in and talk ... See all stories on this topic » 3News.. .. read more..

Close Up: Tuesday July 19
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Last night, Close Up brought you the story about the bleak situation for families in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau . The town has become the biggest benefit town in the country, one in three adults collects one, and the youth of the town are ... See all stories on this topic » .. read more..

Minister says Kawerau's future in its own hands
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The future for children in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau may look bleak, but the woman with the power to change it says there are opportunities and hope. Social Development Minister Paula Bennett told TV ONE's Close Up that the Kawerau ... See all stories on this topic » .. read more..