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Thames Coromandel District Council - Latest News [Page 17]

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 >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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