Kawerau is renowned for its friendliness, great sense of community, wonderful climate and its strong Maori Heritage and has 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.
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Initially developed to cater for the pulp and paper industry, Kawerau's geothermal capacity and access to an abundance of natural resources led to diversification and the establishment of specialised industry of industry. Kawerau's unique business environment makes it the logical site for sustainable industrial development.
