Thames Coromandel District Council - Latest News [Page 4]
Our Council Farewells Queen Elizabeth II
Friday, 9 September 2022, 1:17 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The flag at our Thames office is flying at half-mast today, as we join people and nations around the world to mourn the death, and honour the memory, of Queen Elizabeth II, following a 70-year reign spanning a period or remarkable social change. “The ... More >>
Funding Available For Local Arts Groups And Projects
Monday, 5 September 2022, 9:58 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
If you are part of a local art group or creative project within the Coromandel, you could qualify for a helping hand with funding from the Creative Communities Scheme. Applications open today, Monday 5 September and close on Friday 30 September 2022. ... More >>
Making A Stand For Election? Get Your Candidate Nomination In Early
Friday, 22 July 2022, 5:03 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
If you're looking to stand for Mayor, Council or a Community Board in the coming elections, get your nomination in early. The candidate nomination period opened on Friday 15 July and it closes at noon sharp (12pm) on Friday 12 August. The seats ... More >>
Heavy Rain Forecast For The Coromandel On Monday Into Tuesday
Sunday, 10 July 2022, 1:11 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
We have severe weather on the way tomorrow (Monday 11 July) and MetService has issued a heavy rain warning. We will monitor the situation and update you over the next 24 hours as more information comes in. The warning period is from 4pm Monday until ... More >>
Draft Annual Plan Decisions Made
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 3:03 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
There’ll be changes to boat ramp launching and boat trailer parking fees around our district, following decisions made by our Council at its draft Annual Plan deliberation earlier this week. Council endorsed fees of: A combined annual fee for boat launching ... More >>
Thames-Coromandel And Queenstown Lakes Councils Question Equity In Three Waters Reform Entities
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 12:59 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Districts such as Thames-Coromandel and Queenstown Lakes will be severely under-represented in the government’s shareholding scheme for the new water service entities and lose out in the financial support package – both of which are based on normally-resident ... More >>
Weather Warnings For Heavy Wind And Rain As Fili Approaches
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 12:35 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Council is preparing for ex-tropical cyclone Fili to make its presence felt later today, with staff and contractors on hand to clear any downed trees, powerlines or blocked roads. MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the ... More >>
Fili Bears Down On The Coromandel
Monday, 11 April 2022, 6:45 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
During the course of the day our Civil Defence Team has had briefings from MetService, Waikato Regional Council and Coastal Scientists to better understand the likely impacts of Ex Tropical Cyclone Fili which is bearing down on the Coromandel. What we know: ... More >>
Top Results On Audit Of Our Building Unit
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 6:24 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our building unit has received an outstanding result following the biennial audit conducted by International Accreditation NZ (IANZ), the national accreditation body. Only one minor non-compliance was raised during the audit, which was easily resolved ... More >>
Positive Progress For Service Delivery To Ratepayers - Quarter Two Performance Measures Out Now
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 4:11 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Despite ongoing pressures caused by COVID-19 restrictions, our Council has made significant positive progress in meeting our non-financial performance measures, as seen in our Quarter Two Report - 1 July to 31 December 2021. Out of all the 122 ... More >>
Get Ready To Have Your Say On Our Proposed Annual Plan, Licensed Commercial Operations & Organic Waste Collections
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 9:40 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
Consultations will begin this month on proposed changes to budgets, projects and fees and charges in our draft Annual Plan, on the process of allocating and charging for Licensed Commercial Operators on reserve land, and on whether to include organic ... More >>
Kōpū Business And Marine Precinct Construction Given Green Light
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 5:54 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
“A gobsmackingly fantastic outcome,” says Thames-Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie to the news this afternoon that the Kōpū business and marine precinct has been granted consent to build a commercial working wharf and recreational boat ramp. ... More >>
Rex Capil Appointed As Acting Chief Executive
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 8:02 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
After a robust selection process, Rex Capil, Governance and Strategy Group Manager has been appointed Acting Thames-Coromandel Chief Executive, with unanimous support from Council. Rex will take on the Chief Executive responsibilities, effective immediately, ... More >>
DOVI To Bring Gusts Up To 100km For The Coromandel On Sunday
Saturday, 12 February 2022, 7:48 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Ex Tropical cyclone DOVI will make landfall close to Kawhia Harbour at around 10am Sunday morning before tracking east across the North Island bringing wind gusts of 90km to 100km for Coromandel. “The first impacts for the Coromandel will be felt ... More >>
DOVI To Bring Strong Winds And Rain To The Coromandel On Sunday
Saturday, 12 February 2022, 7:20 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Situation Cyclone DOVI is approaching New Zealand from the northwest, and should cross central New Zealand on Sunday. Severe weather watch in place Issued at: 9:28am Saturday, 12th February 2022 Situation Cyclone DOVI is approaching New Zealand from ... More >>
Heavy Rain Warning Continues For Monday
Monday, 7 February 2022, 5:49 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The MetService heavy rain warning for the Coromandel continues on Monday, in place until 5pm. Extreme caution is advised if you are on the roads. The MetService forecast says heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and ... More >>
Tsunami Activity Continues To Be Observed
Sunday, 16 January 2022, 2:12 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
We expect New Zealand coastal areas on the north and east coast of the North Island and the Chatham Islands to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a large volcanic eruption at Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'pai ... More >>
Gale Force Winds And Huge Seas To Accompany Cyclone Cody
Friday, 14 January 2022, 11:56 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Cody has veered further East overnight, sparing the Coromandel the worst of the direct impact. However, we aren’t out of the woods just yet. Cyclone Cody is still going to deliver a few wild and windy days ahead. MetService is forecasting ... More >>
The Coromandel To ‘Bear The Brunt’ Of Cyclone Cody
Thursday, 13 January 2022, 4:06 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
MetService has this afternoon confirmed that the Coromandel is going to ‘bear the brunt’ of ex-Tropical Cyclone Cody when it makes landfall early on Monday morning. Huge seas up to six metres, strong winds exceeding 70kmh, and periods of intense ... More >>
Cyclone Cody And Water Restrictions Update
Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 3:38 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Residents, holiday makers and visitors who will be on the Eastern Seaboard of the Coromandel between next Sunday 16 and Tuesday 18 January need to pay attention to what is developing with Cyclone Cody. "If the system comes close there is the ... More >>