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TCDC approaches 2011 with new mission and vision

Thursday, 20 January 2011, 10:54 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

After two solid months of coming up to speed post election the Thames-Coromandel District Council is going into the New Year with a strong focus on doing things better and smarter. It has adopted new mission and vision statements, new values and set ... More >>

Joint approach to summer safety in Coromandel

Thursday, 23 December 2010, 11:27 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

A joint approach between the New Zealand Police, Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) and other emergency services this summer will make the Northern Coromandel a safer place for holiday makers and locals alike. More >>

New summer flags fly in Thames

Thursday, 23 December 2010, 11:26 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Pohutukawa-themed flags have replaced Thames' main street's dated lighting system, providing a festive lift for the longer summer daylight hours. More >>

Shellfish warning continues

Thursday, 23 December 2010, 11:25 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Testing of shellfish samples in the Bay of Plenty District including parts of the south-eastern Coromandel coastline in December has shown continuing high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) present in shellfish along this coastline. More >>

Clean and safe beaches to be monitored daily

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 4:59 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Coromandel Peninsula bylaws officers will work with the police and fire services over summer to keep beaches and communities safe and clean. Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) bylaws officers will check beaches daily for fires and litter from ... More >>

Lifeguard qualification to be assessed in Thames

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:08 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Thames Centennial Pool to begin assessing national pool lifeguard award Coromandel Peninsula residents wanting to become nationally qualified pool lifeguards can now train and be assessed in Thames. More >>

Most spa pools not exempt from pool fencing regulations

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:08 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Lockable lids make no difference unless spa pool sides are higher than 1.2 metres Soaking in a hot spa on the deck is a pleasure enjoyed by many, particularly after taking part in strenuous exercise but it's not just as simple as buying a portable ... More >>

Local input sought on future of boat ramp fees

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:07 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Thames-Coromandel District Council has decided Community Boards are best placed to decide what mechanisms are best to fund the provision of boat trailer parking and harbour facilities in their areas. More >>

Record number of events this Coromandel summer

Thursday, 9 December 2010, 11:26 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Visitors and residents can expect an epic summer on the Coromandel Peninsula if the number of event applications already received by the Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) is anything to go by. More >>

New book provides link to Thames' Boer rifles

Thursday, 9 December 2010, 11:25 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Locals will have their first public opportunity next Wednesday to see the recently re-located collection of 15 Boer War rifles originally gifted to the then Thames Borough Council in 1904. More >>

Hot weather prompts call for people to check pool fences

Thursday, 9 December 2010, 11:24 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Soaring temperatures and the rapidly approaching school holidays have prompted a reminder from Thames-Coromandel District Council that all pool owners need to check that they are conforming with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987. More >>

Keith Johnston elected Chair of Whangamata Community Board

Thursday, 2 December 2010, 10:31 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Whangamata Community Board members unanimously elected Keith Johnston as Chairperson and Peter Kerr as Deputy Chairperson at the new Board's inaugural meeting. The election of Chair and Deputy followed verbal and written declarations by Board members Johnston, ... More >>

New Chair and Deputy for Thames Community Board

Thursday, 2 December 2010, 10:30 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Thames Community Board elected former councillor Strat Peters as Chairperson and Lester Yates as Deputy Chairperson at its inaugural post-election meeting. Strat Peters was nominated by Thames JP and newly elected Community Board Member, Mark ... More >>

New Tairua-Pauanui Community Board sworn in

Thursday, 2 December 2010, 10:28 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Tairua-Pauanui Community Board elected Pauanui's Bob Renton as Chairperson and Barry Swindles as Deputy Chairperson at its inaugural meeting. The elections of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson followed the verbal declarations of (in alphabetical order) ... More >>

John Walker to Chair Coromandel-Colville Community Board

Thursday, 2 December 2010, 10:26 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Coromandel-Colville Community Board members John Walker and Kim Brett were elected Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson respectively at the first meeting of the new Board. More >>

Coromandel: Condolence Books for Families of Pike Tragedy

Thursday, 25 November 2010, 4:35 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Mayor Glenn Leach has responded quickly to the Pike River tragedy by expressing his condolences to the families of the 29 men by opening condolence books at all Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) offices. "Please express your feelings for the poor families ... More >>

Council supports efforts to make Coromandel roads safer

Thursday, 25 November 2010, 9:17 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Council supports efforts to make Coromandel roads safer this summer Elected members and staff of Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) are backing efforts to make the Peninsula's roads safer this summer. More >>

Summer bus service for Mercury Bay and Hahei

Thursday, 25 November 2010, 9:16 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

This coming summer's bus services in Mercury Bay and Hahei will be operated by Murphy Busses and Paradise Cabs. Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) and Environment Waikato (EW) awarded the contracts after reviewing proposals from four companies. More >>

High quality local ideas win concessions

Thursday, 18 November 2010, 12:37 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council

Locals have secured non-exclusive three-year concessions to operate businesses from Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) reserves, subject to Council approval in December. More >>

TCDC appoints representatives to external bodies

Thursday, 18 November 2010, 11:53 am | Thames Coromandel District Council

Thames-Coromandel District Mayor Glenn Leach has just had his workload increased by being appointed as the Thames-Coromandel District Council representative on a range of external bodies. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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