Community Services in Kawerau
For corrections or to add your organisation, please email info@kawerau.co.nz.
Council & Visitor Information
Kawerau i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Visitor information, bookings, maps and local knowledge for travellers and residents.
Bus Terminal, Plunket Street, Kawerau 3169
Phone: 07 323 6300
Email: infocentre@kaweraudc.govt.nz
Website: www.kaweraunz.com
Kawerau District Library
Public library offering books, computers, printing, WiFi and community programmes.
Jellicoe Court, Kawerau 3127
Phone: 07 306 9041
Email: library@kaweraudc.govt.nz
Website: kawerau.govt.nz/services/library
Kawerau District Council
Local government services, building consents, community programmes and town planning.
100 River Road, Kawerau
Phone: 07 306 9009
Email: kdcc@kaweraudc.govt.nz
Website: www.kawerau.govt.nz
Health & Medical
Kawerau Medical Centre
General practice and health services for the Kawerau community.
26 Islington Street, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 6249
Tarawera Medical Centre
Family medical practice providing GP and nursing services.
104 Onslow Street, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 8499
Kawerau Dental Centre
Dental care for families and individuals.
34 Onslow Street, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 8020
Tarawera Pharmacy
Prescriptions, health products and pharmacy advice.
Jellicoe Court, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 8031
Māori Hauora & Social Services
Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora
Health and wellbeing services for whānau and the Kawerau community.
Islington Street, Kawerau
Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services (Kawerau Outreach)
Whānau support, counselling, youth services and social programmes.
Kawerau (outreach office)
Phone: 07 306 0096
Website: www.nashs.co.nz
Children, Youth & Family
Kawerau Youth Council
Youth leadership, training and community projects for ages 12–24.
Kawerau District Council offices
Kawerau Blue Light
Police-supported youth programmes, camps, leadership development and activities.
Kawerau Police Station
Website: bluelight.co.nz
Plunket Kawerau
Health and wellbeing support for babies and children up to 5 years old.
Kawerau (mobile/clinic services)
Phone: 0800 933 922
Website: www.plunket.org.nz
Seniors
KADAP – Kawerau and Districts Ageing in Place
Helping seniors stay healthy and independent at home.
KEA Centre, 60 Onslow St, Kawerau
Website: www.kadap.org.nz
Kawerau Senior Citizens Association
Social connection, gatherings and support for older residents.
Kawerau Town Hall Annex
Budgeting & Social Support
Budget Advisory Service Rangitaiki (Kawerau)
Free budgeting advice, debt support and financial mentoring.
12 Ranfurly Court, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 6653
Email: info@basri.org.nz
MSD / Work and Income Service Centre
Financial support, job seeker help, community services and housing assistance.
Kawerau Service Centre
Phone: 0800 559 009
Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz
Kawerau Community Corrections
Probation, community work and programmes supporting rehabilitation.
Kawerau
Emergency & Safety
St John Kawerau
Ambulance station, first aid services and community health courses.
33 River Road, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 8380
Website: www.stjohn.org.nz
Kawerau Fire Station (FENZ)
Fire and emergency response for the Kawerau region.
River Road, Kawerau
Phone: 111 (emergency)
Website: fireandemergency.nz
Kawerau Neighbourhood Support
Neighbourhood groups improving community safety and connection.
Kawerau Police Station
Phone: 021 202 1303
Email: knscoordinator@gmail.com
Community Hubs & Groups
Kawerau Life Konnect
Large community hub offering events, workshops, sports field and support services.
371 River Road, Kawerau
Phone: 07 282 3084
Website: www.kaweraulifekonnect.org
Rotary Club of Kawerau
Service club supporting youth, community projects and local events.
Jive Café (meeting venue)
Phone: 07 323 7458
Lions Club of Kawerau
Local Lions Club supporting charity and community activities.
Kawerau
Sports & Recreation
Kawerau Netball Centre
Local netball competitions and training.
Maurie Kjar Memorial Swimming Pool Complex area
Kawerau Bowling Club
Competitive and social lawn bowls for all ages.
63 River Road, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 8023
Kawerau Golf Club
18-hole golf course and clubrooms.
Hole in the Rock Drive, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 8888
Tarawera Mountain Biking & Walking Trails
Walking and mountain bike trails around the foothills of Putauaki.
Kawerau District
Education
Tarawera High School
Years 7–13 secondary and intermediate schooling.
26 River Road, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 6553
Website: www.tarawerahs.school.nz
Kawerau Putauaki School
Primary school providing education for Years 1–8.
36 Onslow Street, Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 7619
Churches & Faith Groups
Kawerau Baptist Church
Christian services, youth groups and community support.
34 Porritt Drive, Kawerau
St George’s Anglican Church
Anglican services, community programmes and pastoral support.
18 Dick Place, Kawerau
Kawerau Seventh-day Adventist Church
Saturday worship, youth meetings and Bible study.
Onslow Street, Kawerau