Thames Coromandel District Council - Latest News [Page 15]
Signs point to a record summer on the Coromandel
Friday, 11 January 2019, 2:54 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Ice, bottled water, sun umbrellas and bananas have been some of the items in hottest demand across the Coromandel in what is shaping up to be a record summer season for the district. More >>
Water restrictions update - Friday 11 January
Friday, 11 January 2019, 10:36 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
With many residents and visitors still in holiday mode we're placing a sprinkler ban to Tairua and Pauanui to ensure continuity of supply. More >>
Tuia - Encounters 250 commemoration events
Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 2:35 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Commemorations marking the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s 1769 voyage to New Zealand start will start in March and are being expressed through music, storytelling, kapa haka, arts, and other cultural activities on the Coromandel. More >>
Pauanui water supply restored after emergency shutdown
Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 2:28 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
We would like thank all Pauanui residents and visitors for their patience during the emergency water shutdown. The water supply has now been restored. More >>
Our beaches are safe for swimming
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 5:20 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Waikato Regional Council’s (WRC) coastal scientists say the water quality at our beaches they monitor have been good for swimming this summer so far. More >>
Water restrictions update - 8 January
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 3:18 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
With many of us heading back to work this week our water restrictions have reduced in some areas, however residents and visitors are asked to please continue to comply with the water restrictions for the good of the community. More >>
Hahei tourism infrastructure projects - have your say
Friday, 4 January 2019, 3:38 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
(Image above is a detail of the concept plan for the proposed Hahei Tourist Walkway. Click the image to open the full concept diagram.) More >>
Compactors are for compacting, not dumping
Friday, 4 January 2019, 3:19 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
We have placed portable rubbish compactors at key locations around the district that see high visitor numbers but unfortunately they are being misused, or in the case of the one north of Colville pictured above, not being used at all, creating ... More >>
Water restrictions - Hahei now included
Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:18 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
Other restrictions still in place SPRINKLER BAN for Coromandel Town and ALTERNATE DAYS for Tairua and Whangamata. This means a total ban on the use of sprinklers, irrigation systems, and unattended hoses. Partial restriction on use of hand-held ... More >>
Coastal water quality generally good across the Coromandel
Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:13 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
With the summer swimming season starting we are working with Waikato Regional Council again this year to help beach users know about water quality levels. More >>
Heavy rain warning in place for Coromandel
Monday, 24 December 2018, 2:33 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
A heavy rain warning has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula and our Civil Defence team is urging motorists to travel with care and expect delays tonight. More >>
A wet but still Merry Christmas on the Coromandel
Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:13 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Civil Defence team have spent the last few days analysing a complex weather system. More >>
Provincial Growth Funds for Coromandel aquaculture + marine
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 11:45 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing $924,000 in Coromandel aquaculture and marine services, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Alcohol and fire bans begin this week
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 4:49 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our new alcohol control bylaw takes effect from today, 18 December, so check out where and when it's okay to have alcohol in a public place. We've got a mix of year-round 24/7 town centre bans and Christmas/New Year and long weekend bans on some beaches ... More >>
Work advances on shoreline management plans
Monday, 17 December 2018, 4:50 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
As the summer holiday season begins and people start flocking to our beaches and harbours across the Coromandel, it's a timely reminder that our coastline is one of our district's greatest assets. More >>
Ribbon cutting takes place to reopen new-look Albert Street
Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 4:15 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The celebration party of Stage One of the Whitianga Town Centre Upgrade was held last week with an official ribbon cutting and celebration after the Santa parade. More >>
Council phones unavailable Thursday evening for upgrade
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 1:31 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
All of our phone lines, including our Customer Services contact line 07 868 0200, will be unavailable for a period between 5-7pm on Thursday 6 December while we upgrade our telephone system. More >>
Forum a trailblazer for cycle tracks
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 4:04 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The future of walking, cycling and mountain biking on the Coromandel is looking bright following the inaugural ‘Coromandel Tracks and Trails Forum’ held yesterday. More >>
Calls for men to stand up, speak out, and act
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 12:40 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
White Ribbon anti-violence campaign calls for men to stand up, speak out, and act More >>
Council adopts new Alcohol Control Bylaw
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 3:05 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Council has adopted the new Alcohol Control Bylaw, after considering feedback from more than 100 submissions we received in the public consultation we held over June and July. More >>