New Zealand's Eastern Bay of Plenty

Kawerau

Kawerau township is nestled within the Tarawera valley at the foot of the dramatic Putauaki (Mt Edgecumbe), a volcano which became dormant about 1,000 years ago. Centrally located in the heart of the Bay of Plenty and surrounded by an abundance of natural resources, Kawerau offers a unique lifestyle and business environment.

Kawerau is renowned for its friendliness, great sense of community, wonderful climate and its strong Maori heritage, while having the distinction of being one of the youngest towns in New Zealand. Founded in 1953 the township has been well planned with plenty of parks and reserves, wide tree-lined streets and a leisurely pace of life.

The cultural flavour of Kawerau is enhanced by a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds. The Tangata Whenua (people of the land) have been joined by Pakeha and Maori from around the country, and immigrants from Finland, the Netherlands, Great Britain, North America and Australia, who came to work in the forestry industry.

Kawerau is within easy reach of lakes, beaches, forests, major cities and thermal areas and with the Tarawera River right on our doorstep is the first choice as the outdoor and adventure playground of the eastern Bay of Plenty.

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