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Thames Coromandel District Council - Latest News [Page 14]

Techweek heads to Coromandel Town this week

Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 2:06 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Techweek kicks off in more than 30 cities and towns around New Zealand with Coromandel Town hosting our district's main event this Wednesday 22 May at 12noon - 2pm at the Anglican Church Hall. More >>

Tuia 250 Voyage Flotilla to visit Mercury Bay

Monday, 20 May 2019, 2:12 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

A flotilla of historic vessels will visit Mercury Bay in October as part of the Tuia Encounters 250 national commemoration. More >>

Join us for Techweek in Coromandel Town

Monday, 13 May 2019, 3:54 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Planning for Techweek Waikato 2019 is well underway. This year there are 29 events planned throughout the Waikato region, with a special event for our district, in Coromandel Town. More >>

Repair work begins on Omahu Valley Road bridge

Friday, 10 May 2019, 3:59 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Puarere Stream Bridge on Omahu Valley Road, Hikutaia, will be under stop-go management from Monday 13 May to Friday 17 May while permanent repairs to the bridge abutment are made. More >>

Making way for the new playground at Whitianga's Esplanade

Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 4:14 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

All eyes are on the transformation of the Esplanade in Whitianga as we make way for a new playground at the site. More >>

Community feedback guides tourism infrastructure improvement

Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 4:12 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Thanks to feedback we've received from our consultation on two projects to improve tourist infrastructure in Hahei, we can proceed with the proposed walkway from the Hahei Visitor Car Park at the village entrance to the beach and the start of the ... More >>

Tairua-Pauanui Community Board member Brent Turner passes

Friday, 3 May 2019, 6:52 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

It’s with great sadness our Council has learned that Tairua-Pauanui Community Board member, Brent Turner, has passed away. More >>

Robinson Road Boat Ramp Upgrade kicks off this week

Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 4:37 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Work on the Robinson Road Boat Ramp in Whitianga, in order to improve it and take pressure off the boat ramp by the wharf, has begun. More >>

Unfinished Kerbside collections today

Monday, 29 April 2019, 5:30 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

We've just been told our contractors weren't able to complete BAGS and GLASS in Cooks Beach and WHEELIE BINS from the following streets below in Whangamata. So if you are affected can you please place them back out tomorrow morning. More >>

WWII legend Sir Keith Park returns to hometown Thames

Monday, 29 April 2019, 3:14 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

A century after leaving Thames, Sir Keith Park is back home in the form of a bronze statue in his likeness. Sir Keith led the air defence of London and south-east England during the Battle of Britain in 1940, forcing Adolf Hitler to abandon plans for a ... More >>

Keeping on track with Whitianga Town Centre upgrade

Wednesday, 24 April 2019, 1:38 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

We're literally keeping on track with Stage Two of the Whitianga Town upgrade, with the path being built between Taylors Mistake and The Esplanade getting closer to completion. More >>

Transit of Mercury observation and Tuia 250 commemorations

Monday, 15 April 2019, 2:23 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Back in 1769 Captain James Cook and his crew on the Endeavour came to Mercury Bay to observe the Transit of Mercury - and 250 years on there will be astronomical activities to mark this occasion again - as part of the national Tuia 250 commemorations on ... More >>

Plans for future of Tairua campground underway

Friday, 12 April 2019, 1:34 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Tairua Campground will be revitalised with the Tairua-Pauanui Community Board unanimously agreeing to spruce up the campground in time for next summer. More >>

The Rugby World Cup is coming, but is the Coromandel ready?

Monday, 8 April 2019, 9:28 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Rugby fans who live around the Coromandel are being encouraged to connect to ultra-fast fibre (UFB) broadband if they can, to watch many live sports events, including the Rugby World Cup in September. More >>

Taking action on climate change

Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 3:45 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Today our Council agreed to keep taking action in response to climate change for our communities in Thames-Coromandel. More >>

Taking action on climate change

Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 1:47 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Today our Council agreed to keep taking action in response to climate change for our communities in Thames-Coromandel. More >>

Thames recognises home-grown WWII hero Sir Keith Park

Friday, 29 March 2019, 4:08 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Sir Keith Park led Britain’s main air defence forces against Germany’s Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain in World War II, saving the country from a looming land invasion, and now he is to be memorialised with a bronze statue in his hometown – ... More >>

Further feedback sought on upgrade of Reserve

Friday, 29 March 2019, 3:34 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

This beachside reserve in the heart of Whangapoua is in need of an upgrade and we're working with the community to now refine a plan for improvements to its facilities and appearance so that today's and future generations can continue to enjoy the park. More >>

Repco Whitianga Beach Party is all go

Thursday, 28 March 2019, 11:32 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

This morning, thousands of participants and spectators with their classic vehicles and outfits will cruise from Whangamata to Whitianga for the Repco Whitianga Beach Party. More >>

Incidents of Parvovirus remind dog owners to vaccinate

Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 9:24 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Dog owners are being asked to check their pets are up-to-date with vaccinations as cases of canine parvovirus have been identified on the Coromandel. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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