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Thames Coromandel District Council - Latest News [Page 31]

Local economic development grants still available

Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 1:18 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

There is still time to apply for the local economic development grants that the Thames and Coromandel-Colville Community Boards have available. Applications close at 4pm this Friday 31 March. More >>

More heavy rain for the Coromandel

Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 11:21 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

MetService is predicting the heavy showers we are experiencing will stay with us until later this afternoon. More >>

Wintec establishes roots in Whitianga

Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 4:17 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Waikato Institute of Technology has partnered with Ngati Hei Trust to open the first satellite campus in Whitianga in years. More >>

Mayoral Fund allocations for the Whitianga Comers Road Fire

Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 12:39 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Allocations for the Mayoral Fund to support locals affected by the fire in the Whitianga Comers Road which broke in January, have now been made. More >>

Buoyant Coromandel economy according to newly released data

Monday, 27 March 2017, 1:53 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Coromandel economy grew by 3.3% in 2016, and the indicators are that spending and investment is set to continue, according to the latest data provided by Infometrics, an independent company that provides economic analysis and forecasts. More >>

Jenny Shipley to visit Whitianga to help progress Cook 250

Thursday, 23 March 2017, 3:16 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Events that celebrate the November 2019 anniversary of Captain James Cook’s visit to Te Whanganui a Hei are gaining momentum locally, at the same time that the Government is ramping up co-ordination of events nationally to mark the 250th anniversary of ... More >>

Beach Hop road closures

Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 1:12 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

There are a number of road closures in the next couple of days as one of our most iconic festivals, The Beach Hop, takes place. We apologise for any inconvenience and ask for your patience on our roads. If you're here for the Hop, enjoy your stay. More >>

Clean-up and Beach Hop continues

Monday, 20 March 2017, 5:25 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Beach Hop organisers stated that "there are rumours circulating that Repco Beach Hop 17 has been cancelled/postponed due to the recent bad weather the Coromandel experienced last week. This is simply not true! We'd be the first to know about it ... More >>

Tairua Wharf re-development project progressing

Monday, 20 March 2017, 3:16 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Tairua Wharf and Boat Ramp re-development is proceeding nicely with the floating crane and construction equipment now on site and dismantling work underway. More >>

Government kicks in with help for farmers after storm

Thursday, 16 March 2017, 3:14 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Government has announced that extra funding is being made available to help farmers affected by the heavy weather of last week. More >>

Terrible weather used as a reason to vandalise our trees

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 4:08 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

While our District was hit with extreme weather in the past week, some used the conditions as an opportunity to vandalise trees on public reserves. More >>

The clean-up begins for the Coromandel

Monday, 13 March 2017, 3:07 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Coromandel took a hammering in the last week with the weather affecting most of our roads, closing schools and businesses and isolating communities some without power and water. More >>

Town Centre upgrade and new cemetery for Mercury Bay

Monday, 13 March 2017, 2:01 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The new cemetery being built off SH25 in Whitianga is looking to be called "Kaimarama Cemetery," while the main internal road servicing the cemetery will be called Kiteroa Place. More >>

Final weather and road updates #26 6pm

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 8:34 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

We would like to thank you for your support and patience over the past few days. The rain has continued to ease off as expected and our beloved blue skies are appearing, so we will be signing off for the evening unless there are any significant updates. More >>

Weather, water and road updates #25 4pm

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 8:34 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Thames Coromandel District Council Unfortunately, we are continuing to experience water pressure issues in Hikutaia, around Matatoki, Pururi and Omahu Valley. A water tanker is outside Pururi Pub for those who want to come and collect water. Some people ... More >>

Weather and road updates #24 2pm

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 2:33 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Thames Coromandel District Council Weather and road updates #24 2pm The previous closures for our District roads are now OPEN, some open to one lane. State Highway roads CLOSED State Highway 25 Whangamata Bypass: The road is closed because of multiple ... More >>

Weather and road update #23 12pm

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 12:51 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Weather and road update #23 12pm State Highway roads CLOSED State Highway 25 Whangamata: The road is closed because of a large slip. There is a detour through Whangamata town. State Highway roads OPEN State Highway 25 Hikuai to Tairua. State Highway 25a ... More >>

Weather and road update #22 10am

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 12:03 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Weather and road update #22 10am And some new info about State Highway Road and district roads, drinking water around Thames South and weather. More >>

Weather and road update #21 8am

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 12:02 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Weather and road update #21 8am Here's the latest Road update NZTA Roads CLOSED Whangamata SH25a bypass Kopu to Hikuai SH25 Whangamata to Tairua SH25 SH25 Thames OPEN District roads CLOSED Hikuai Settlement Rd Pauanui The 309 Road East Coast Road ... More >>

Weather and road update #20 6am

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 12:00 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Well what a night we have had. Here's the situation this morning so far. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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