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![Waikato council changes tack on representation proposal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waikato council changes tack on representation proposal
Hauraki District Council agrees to retain the status quo of 13 councillors plus the mayor.
![Judge questions lack of alcohol education services for young drink-driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Judge questions lack of alcohol education services for young drink-driver
Tavita Anderson Mckinney, 19, was on a learner's licence.
![Teachers go outdoors for enlightenment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Teachers go outdoors for enlightenment
DoC and Waikato Regional Council staff develop programme for teachers.
!['Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month
Pam Coburn is preparing for surgery and a 'brutal' recovery.
![Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club
A man convicted and sentenced for burgling his rugby club has narrowly avoided jail.
![Hauraki community gets behind jammy campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hauraki community gets behind jammy campaign
Hundreds of Hauraki kids will be warm with new pyjamas this winter.
![Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
![Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light
The select committee has unanimously supported that the bill be passed.
![No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead
SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.
![Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall
Scheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.
![New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'
Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.
![Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response
Matariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.
![New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
![Long term plans a 'huge burden' says councillor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Long term plans a 'huge burden' says councillor
The three-yearly long term-plan process has been described as 'crazy'.
![Coromandel gold miner suspended from ASX as auditor flags concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Coromandel gold miner suspended from ASX as auditor flags concerns
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
![Councillors say 'no' to more transparency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Councillors say 'no' to more transparency
Councillors have said 'no' to changing the way they conduct workshops.
![Thames-Coromandel rates increase includes $8.9m office refurbishment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Thames-Coromandel rates increase includes $8.9m office refurbishment
The council will investigate before committing to multi-million dollar refurbishment.
![Rent increases on table for council tenants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rent increases on table for council tenants
Hauraki District Council has proposed rent increases for tenants in 57 properties.
![Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear announced for Summer Concert series.
![Sights set on track and trail improvements](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Sights set on track and trail improvements
Multiple agencies meet to improve tracks and trails across the Coromandel.
![Brass out of pocket: Band seeks funding for new instruments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Brass out of pocket: Band seeks funding for new instruments
The instruments are coming to the end of their usable life and will cost $169k to replace.