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Tuia Encounters 250 commemorations

Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 12:45 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

As plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook's 1769 voyage to New Zealand, the Swedish Ambassador to New Zealand, Par Ahlberger, and the Honorary Swedish Consul to Auckland paid a visit to Whitianga to acknowledge their country's connection ... More >>

Rubbish bags on trees or poles will no longer be collected

Friday, 2 November 2018, 3:07 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Our Council is no longer collecting rubbish bags hung from trees or poles and will only pick up those placed on the kerbside. More >>

Chance to take a holiday break during Town Centre upgrade

Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 4:29 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

While many people come to Whitianga for a holiday, for locals wanting to take a break during the town centre upgrade, now is a good time to travel with YOU Travel Whitianga offering discounted prices on any comprehensive travel insurance policy. More >>

Rubbish and recycling pick-up one day later this week

Monday, 22 October 2018, 8:52 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

There will be no Kerbside rubbish and recycling collection on Monday 22 October because of the Labour Day public holiday so collections for the rest of the week will be one day late. More >>

Share the road with our cyclists as we prepare for K2

Monday, 15 October 2018, 9:45 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Coromandel’s biggest road cycle race returns at the end of this month, and it’s a timely reminder to watch out for cyclists and share the road over the weeks ahead. More >>

Tree vandalism incidents discovered across the district

Friday, 12 October 2018, 9:53 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

We're into spring, the season of new growth and the Coromandel is starting to blossom. Sadly however, recent cases of tree vandalism in our district have put a dampener on the new season for many of our communities. More >>

Storm damage repair work underway at Hannafords Wharf

Thursday, 20 September 2018, 12:45 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Work starts today to repair sections of the Hannafords Wharf footpath, damaged after a storm in July. More >>

Tuia commemorations in Mercury Bay coming into place

Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 1:11 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The arrangement for next year’s 250th anniversary of explorer James Cook's arrival in New Zealand, called “Tuia Encounters 250,” is gaining momentum with the hope everyone takes part in the national commemorations. More >>

$2M boost to our visitor facilities

Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 11:45 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Coromandel visitor hotspots have received a much-needed funding boost from the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund. More >>

Chorus completes Ultra-Fast Broadband build in Thames

Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 5:19 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The roll-out of Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) to Thames is now complete and more than 20 percent of the 3000 premises able to connect to the new Chorus network have already done so. More >>

Lead the way - Spring dog control campaign

Monday, 3 September 2018, 5:14 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

On the Coromandel we are lucky to be able to take our best canine buddies almost anywhere, whether it's down to the beach or for a stroll into town for a bite to eat. What you might not realise is that you need to have your dog on lead in most ... More >>

Ngati Huarere places Rahui on Motutere (Castle Rock)

Monday, 3 September 2018, 12:37 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Ngati Huarere have implemented a rahui (a temporary ritual prohibition) on their maunga Motutere, also know as Castle Rock, until further notice following the deaths of two people in recent months. More >>

Sport Waikato District Sports Awards 2018 nominations open

Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 4:02 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

It’s time to acknowledge 2018 sporting excellence in the Waikato region by nominating your sports people and sports supporters. More >>

Strong exports boost Thames-Coromandel GDP

Monday, 27 August 2018, 2:03 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Our economy in Thames-Coromandel continues to expand, buoyed by strong prices for export goods such as dairy and wood, and more opportunities to work. More >>

Find out what an Impact Hub can do in the Coromandel

Friday, 17 August 2018, 5:23 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Wintec and Trust Waikato will be hosting a group of global Impact Hub delegates next week in our district. More >>

Local councils hope to get a thing going on with Mr Jones

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 3:30 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

"As a long-time fan of Mr Jones, meaning Regional Economic Development Minister Hon Shane Jones, we were all delighted with his recent visit to the Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki and Matamata-Piako districts," says TCDC Mayor Sandra Goudie. More >>

Hyundai NZ Gold Rush Rally of Coromandel

Tuesday, 14 August 2018, 10:34 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

A sixty-car field, including World Rally Championship star Hayden Paddon, is expected for the fifth round of the New Zealand Rally Championship this weekend around Whitianga and north of Coromandel Town. More >>

Heavy rain and severe wind watch issued for the Coromandel

Monday, 13 August 2018, 5:30 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

From this evening, 11:00pm, until approximately 5:00am tomorrow, expect a brief period of heavy rain and possible squally thunderstorms force for much of the region, but particularly the Coromandel as described by the MetService weather watch. More >>

Earthquakes and Priority Routes

Friday, 10 August 2018, 2:51 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The legislation for identifying and managing earthquake-prone buildings has changed nationally, which means there are now set timeframes to identify and upgrade buildings which are earthquake-prone. More >>

TCDC: Proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw - consultation

Monday, 30 July 2018, 12:10 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Today is the last chance to give our Council your thoughts on our proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw. The submission deadline is 4pm Monday 30 July. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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