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Thames Coromandel District Council - Latest News [Page 57]

Building consent trends into summer

Monday, 15 December 2014, 2:55 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

November started to see the seasonal drop in building consent applications with the last of the summer building plans getting sorted for when people traditionally come to the Coromandel to do work on their properties over the summer holiday. More >>

Coromandel Weather update

Monday, 15 December 2014, 12:17 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The weather that ripped down the North Island over the weekend was gentle in comparison to the series of storms we experienced in winter. More >>

Forum planned to help with employing youth on the Coromandel

Friday, 12 December 2014, 12:25 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

A free initiative inspiring and equipping Waikato employers to offer more workplace opportunities to youth will be rolled out in Thames-Coromandel next year. More >>

Planning to Build Or Renovate on the Coromandel This Summer?

Friday, 12 December 2014, 11:58 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

If you're thinking about a summer DIY project on your holiday home or bach on the Coromandel this summer - make sure you've got a good plan and you're prepared. More >>

Bluff Road closed until further notice

Monday, 8 December 2014, 12:10 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

An overhanging bluff about 350 meters from the Matarangi end of the road has become a high safety risk for vehicles and pedestrians. Those who use the road as a link between Kuaotunu and Matarangi will need to use an alternative route. More >>

Arts Strategy Planned For The Coromandel

Friday, 5 December 2014, 12:51 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Connecting and promoting Coromandel artists will be the focus of a workshop being developed for early next year and will lead into work on an Arts Strategy for the Coromandel. More >>

Regional Council Chair thanks volunteers

Friday, 5 December 2014, 10:18 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Today is International Volunteer Day and Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chairman Doug Leeder said that Bay of Plenty volunteers are making an invaluable contribution to their local communities. More >>

New Freedom Camping By-law in place from today

Monday, 1 December 2014, 2:47 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

We welcome campers to the Coromandel, but as of midday today the new Freedom Camping Bylaw is in place and will be enforced district wide. More >>

Library display has the WOW factor

Friday, 28 November 2014, 9:47 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Steampunk'n Thames Arts Festival started with a colourful circus last week and continues this weekend with the Wearable Arts Show on Saturday night. More >>

Twice daily flights from Auckland to Whitianga welcome news

Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 11:46 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

The announcement of a twice daily air service out of Whitianga Airfield direct to Auckland and a daily flight to Great Barrier Island and Tauranga is welcome news to Council. More >>

Youth Minister hangs out in Thames

Monday, 24 November 2014, 3:07 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Nikki Kaye, Minister for Youth Affairs, visited Thames on Sunday and took the opportunity to catch up with youth from around the Coromandel at the Thames Youth Centre (TYC) as part of her visit. More >>

Fourth Proposed District Plan Hearing Completed

Thursday, 20 November 2014, 2:11 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Proposed District Plan Hearings Panel has just completed the fourth hearing considering submissions to the Plan on Natural Hazards and the Residential Area. The next hearing, commencing 16 December 2014, will see us half way through the hearing process. More >>

Annual Report Out for 2013-14

Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 2:08 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Annual Report Out for 2013-14 If you want to get a sense of what our Council has achieved in the past 12 months check out our annual report which has just been published. More >>

Major Events Fund Successful Applicants Announced

Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 1:16 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Five events have been successful in obtaining financial support from our Council in the second and final round of the 2014 Major Events Fund. The five events are: • Coromandel Town Illume Winter Festival of Lights . $20,000 towards the purchase ... More >>

Whitianga Water Transport Limited sold

Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 2:23 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

David Pierpont, long-time owner of Whitianga Water Transport Limited, has sold the business. David has flawlessly provided the Whitianga ferry service for nearly 40 years. More >>

No tsunami threat from east coast earthquake this morning

Monday, 17 November 2014, 12:37 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

We expect no Tsunami threat from the 6.7 earthquake that occurred off Te Araroa this morning. Te Araroa is north of Opotiki and Gisborne, on the East Coast of the North Island. More >>

Parks being visually checked for serious hazards

Friday, 14 November 2014, 1:14 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Ahead of summer, our Parks team and contractors have been visually inspecting many of our reserves for potential hazards that could cause serious harm. More >>

Old Saleyard Site Now a Public Reserve

Thursday, 13 November 2014, 1:13 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

The Old Coroglen Saleyards has been rejuvenated into a public picnic reserve thanks to a joint initiative between our Council and the Coroglen Community. For more than 50 years the Coroglen Saleyards was a hub for people to gather, sell and buy farm ... More >>

The Afternoon Academy

Thursday, 13 November 2014, 12:12 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Local artist Ryder Jones will bring creative mentorship to youth aged 11 & up through The Afternoon Academy; a series of art and creativity workshops at Tairua Library this month. More >>

Heritage Treasures of the Coromandel

Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 12:04 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Everywhere you go in the Coromandel there's a story to tell or a piece of history to explore. The legendary explorations of Kupe and Cook, the historic legacy of gold mining and kauri logging, the quirky fibro baches of the post-war era - the Coromandel ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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