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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 >>
Heavy Rain Warning For The Coromandel Tomorrow
Monday, 30 January 2023, 6:38 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
This afternoon MetService issued a heavy rain warning (red) for the Coromandel Peninsula from tomorrow night, Tuesday 31 January through to 6pm on Wednesday 1 February evening. The decision to issue the warning has been made by MetService, Waikato Regional Council ... More >>
Hunker Down, Stay Safe And Other Key Information
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:33 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The Coromandel is now isolated and Civil Defence urge people to stay off the roads and avoid travel at all costs. “This is a very dynamic and fast-moving situation. I’ve been attending a number of emergency management meetings and calls with staff ... More >>
Another Wet, Restricted Day Ahead For The Coromandel
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:15 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Rain will continue throughout today, Sunday 29 January, with up to 120mm forecast to fall in the 24-hour period until 2pm. Localised thunderstorms are also in the mix through to this evening. While the eastern seaboard bears the brunt of the ongoing ... More >>
More Rain To Come
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 3:37 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Civil Defence Team met with the Waikato Regional Council, MetService and Waka Kotahi this afternoon. While the rain is easing today, it is set to intensify again overnight with heavy falls forecast for tomorrow morning, Sunday 29 January, and ... More >>
Heed Warnings: Prepare For Cyclone Hale Tonight
Monday, 9 January 2023, 3:04 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
All residents and holiday makers are urged to find somewhere safe and secure tonight as Cyclone Hale is poised to slam directly onto the Coromandel late tonight. Be prepared to hunker down for 24 hours or longer. “Use the time today to stock up on supplies, ... More >>
More Bad Weather Next Week As Another Ex-tropical Looms
Sunday, 8 January 2023, 2:15 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our district's respite from ex-tropical cyclones this summer may be short lived, with another one is due to arrive next Tuesday 10 January. This event has potential to have a greater impact along our eastern coastlines and contains a lot of rain ... More >>
Extreme Care Still Needed On Roads Despite Improved Weather Forecast
Friday, 6 January 2023, 2:25 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Some welcome good news for Coromandel residents and visitors today – the MetService is signalling that the sun is about to shine again and we’re likely to get a much-needed respite from the worst of the storm conditions. The latest MetService update says ... More >>
Heavy Rain Expected To Last Until Friday Afternoon
Thursday, 5 January 2023, 7:38 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Heavy rain is forecast to continue for another 24 hours through to Friday afternoon. MetService also advise that an additional 200mm of rain can be expected during this period, which will bring the total so far to over 400mm in just 72 hours. With such ... More >>
Heavy Rain And Wind Lashing The Coromandel
Thursday, 5 January 2023, 3:08 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
A lot of rain has fallen on the Coromandel overnight and more is forecast through the day. Our Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler says, "Things are going to get worse before they improve so the advice is for everyone to stay where they are, ... More >>
Storm Intensifies In The Coromandel
Wednesday, 4 January 2023, 1:03 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The MetService and Waikato Regional Council have issued a warning that an intense five-day storm is likely to hit the Coromandel from today. A severe weather warning for the Coromandel was issued by MetService at 10am this morning, Wednesday 4 January. ... More >>
Our Summer Schedule Of Extra Kerbside Rubbish And Recycling Collections Starts On 26 December - Boxing Day
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 12:27 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our summer schedule of extra kerbside rubbish and recycling collections across most of the Coromandel begins on Boxing Day (Monday 26 December) and finishes on Friday 10 February 2023. The schedules for your area are on our website at tcdc.govt.nz/kerbside ... More >>
Much More Rain Expected Overnight – Avoid Driving If Possible
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 6:06 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Another 170mm of rain is expected to fall overnight, on top of the 100mm or more that has already fallen over the past 20 hours on the Coromandel. We will be approaching 300mm for this event with most of it falling along the east coast of the Coromandel. ... More >>
Heavy Rain Warning Issued For The Coromandel
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 4:05 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning – Orange for the Coromandel for the 24-hour period from noon tomorrow (Wednesday) into Thursday. MetService says the incoming weather event could extend into Friday. In addition, the low pressure ... More >>
Friday's Storm Effects May Linger Overnight With Road Blockages
Friday, 11 November 2022, 7:13 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The rains may be easing and winds dying down, but we are not yet finished with this storm. Over 200mm has fallen along the ranges over the past 24hrs and it will take some time for that to flush through the catchments and drain away. The next high ... More >>
Wet, Windy And Wild Weather For The Coromandel Expected Today
Friday, 11 November 2022, 7:28 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
The advice from our Council's Emergency Management team is to avoid unnecessary travel today - Friday 11 November. "Hunker down for the day folks, we are in for a wild, wet and windy Friday which will intensify through the day easing later ... More >>
Mayor Len Dons Kākahu At Council's First Meeting
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 7:17 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
It was a colourful occasion at our Council’s inaugural meeting today at Thames Civic Centre, as our newly elected members were sworn in, Mayor Len received his chains, and Councillor Terry Walker was appointed as Deputy Mayor. Bess Kingi (Mercury ... More >>
