Our People

Kawerau is known for its friendly people and strong community spirit. The strength of Kawerau's multicultural background is one of the town's characteristics, as is the richness of its Maori heritage. Organisations and volunteers form the backbone of our community with many residents committing time and effort working in areas like fundraising, mentoring, training and coaching, or caring for other aspects of our community or environment.

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More information on Māori Legends

There are a number of legends and accounts pertaining to our District.

Kawerau has numerous sports clubs that cater for almost all interests and ages.