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Thames Coromandel District Council - Latest News [Page 2]
We’re Moving To Clean Up And Recovery Mode
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 11:38 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Civil Defence Team remains at full strength today as they continue to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. At this morning’s briefing our Civil Defence Controller highlighted restoring power to Tairua and Pāuanui, people’s welfare ... More >>
District Pummelled By Cyclone Gabrielle: What We Know So Far
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 9:06 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our crews are out this morning getting an assessment of how the Coromandel has fared overnight. More >>
Eastern Seaboard In Line For A Pummelling Overnight
Monday, 13 February 2023, 8:22 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
It’s looking like a tough night in store for our district’s eastern seaboard as Cyclone Gabrielle reaches its pitch. Thames Coromandel District Council Civil Defence controller Garry Towler has told Newstalk ZB the cyclone is “starting to ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle Intensifying Through Today And Overnight – Be In Your Safe Place
Monday, 13 February 2023, 2:16 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
As Cyclone Gabrielle intensifies today, the time to self-evacuate or get last-minute supplies is fast running out. The cyclone will build momentum throughout today and continue through until the early hours of Tuesday morning, when the rain will begin ... More >>
Multiple Road Closures Across The Coromandel
Monday, 13 February 2023, 9:49 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
As Cyclone Gabrielle approaches the Coromandel bringing steady rain and gale-force winds, the impact is starting to be felt on the roading network with multiple closures. STATE HIGHWAYS: SH2 Mangatarata to Waihi South: OPEN including Karangahake Gorge. ... More >>
Self-evacuation Of At-risk Areas Strongly Recommended
Sunday, 12 February 2023, 6:49 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
A RED wind and rain warning for Cyclone Gabrielle is in force for the Coromandel. From tonight, Sunday 12 February until Tuesday morning 14 February, we can expect 400mm of rain and gale force easterly winds with gusts exceeding 130km/h across the ... More >>
Important Evacuation Message From Civil Defence And Fire And Emergency
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 7:36 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
MetService and Waikato Regional Council have issued an updated Cyclone Gabrielle forecast. The Coromandel Peninsula is going to feel the impacts earlier than originally advised, as such Civil Defence and Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) have issued a new ... More >>
Sandbags Available But Don't Take More Than You Need Please
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 7:19 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Preparing for a flood event includes sandbagging vulnerable doorways of your house to keep water out for a short period. Placing plastic sheeting, for example a tarpaulin, in front of the sandbags will improve their effectiveness. If you are in a flood-prone ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle On The Coromandel – What You Need To Know Before It Hits
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:51 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
MetService forecast of expected rainfall from Cyclone Gabrielle for early Tuesday. Although the exact path of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is not yet 100 per cent certain, it’s going to have a significant impact on the Coromandel. Residents of low-lying ... More >>
An Open Letter From Mayor Len To Our Coromandel Communities
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:45 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
“The last few weeks have been extremely trying for all of the people in our communities trying to get back on their feet after what must seem like an endless trail of events one after another. They have tested our resources severely – not just our Council ... More >>
Prepare Now: Cyclone Gabrielle Could Rival Intensity Of 2018 Storm
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 8:23 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The impact of Ex Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle on the Coromandel is likely to be similar to the 2018 storm and just below the intensity of Cyclone Bola in 1988. For this reason, the State of Emergency has been extended for another week across the Coromandel. ... More >>
Coromandel Extends State Of Emergency As Cyclone Gabrielle Bears Down
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 12:49 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Council has extended the district-wide State of Emergency for a further seven days, as another severe weather event heads our way. Mayor Len Salt signed the declaration this morning after being briefed on the impact Cyclone Gabrielle could bring to the ... More >>
Mayor Len Talks Business In Coromandel Town
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:20 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Mayor Len talking to Nicky from The Source store in Coromandel Town Coromandel Town and surrounds continues to be open for business, with Mayor Len Salt and Coromandel-Colville Councillor John Morrissey visiting the northern part of the district today. With ... More >>
Koputauaki Debris Dam Release And Closure Of Koputauaki Bridge
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:07 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
A controlled release of water in the Koputauaki debris dam has been scheduled for 1pm today. Investigations have revealed the debris dam contains approximately 10,000 cubes of water, about the size of a rugby field filled with water 2 meters deep, More >>
Multi-agency Response To Storm Aftermath Gathers Pace
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 7:45 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
People from a huge array of local, regional and national agencies and community groups are coordinating to get the Coromandel back up and fully functioning, and to keep communities at threat from further land slips safe. Our Council’s Emergency ... More >>
State Of Emergency Declared In The Coromandel
Friday, 3 February 2023, 6:24 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Progress on the slip at Ruamahanga, on State Highway 25 – Thames-Coast Road. Photo: NZTA Our Mayor Len Salt has declared a pre-emptive declaration of emergency in our district, at 1:35pm this afternoon. A state of emergency can be declared when there ... More >>
Civil Defence Minister Kieran McAnulty Inspects Coromandel Storm Damage
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 6:02 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Mayor Len Salt hosted Civil Defence Minister Kieran McAnulty and representatives from Waka Kotahi and the National Emergency Management Agency in the Coromandel today to have a look at the damage the recent series of storms has inflicted on our roading ... More >>
More Rain Forecast On The Coromandel Today - Avoid Unnecessary Travel
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 8:55 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
This latest weather system has a sting in its tail for the Coromandel with the front currently moving eastwards across the Bay of Plenty expected to reverse direction today and move back towards the Coromandel Peninsula. MetService has issued a Heavy ... More >>
Red Warning Lifted, But Storm Recovery Continues Across The Coromandel
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 6:06 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
SH25 Hikuai to Tairua is closed due to flooding during the high tide period. Our Council has been dealing with six land stability issues today, following a week of persistent rain. All properties involved are under investigation. MetService has ... More >>
Significant Disruptions To Services As More Heavy Rain Heads Our Way
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 12:35 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The Coromandel, like much of the North Island, has taken a real hammering over January with some extreme weather that has damaged the State Highways and our local roading network. There have also been significant disruptions to our solid waste collections, ... More >>
