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Operator cautious as Thames welcomes new information centre
Thames has a new information centre but there are challenges ahead, its operator says.
Sinkhole threatens main artery road to Pāuanui
The tomo is being monitored 24/7, Thames-Coromandel District Council says.
Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.
Council flags support for Pāuanui-Tairua scenic trail
The new trail includes a 120m suspension bridge across the Tairua River.
Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.
Tiny Thames train attraction at risk from sea level rise project
The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.
Transfer station charity shop targeted in overnight raid
Thames store missing $7000 in electrical goods after unwanted visit.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Thames-Coromandel retains title of oldest average age
Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.
Coromandel misses out on $250m transport resilience funding
Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.
Police focus on Thames as fake bank notes pop up at retail outlets
Numerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.
Fireworks display faces skyrocketing cost increases
Rising transport costs have a lot to do with the need for a boost to the fireworks budget.
'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to school
Firefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.
Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.
Speed limit changes paused while council waits on new Government legislation
The community has asked and council agrees but speed changes will have to wait.
Tairua dog attack: Man charged
A 54 year-old man has been charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman.
'Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wife
Widower says there is no excuse for the way council staff handled the matter.
'Seismic shift' in average age of population raises questions
Thames-Coromandel's ageing population highlights what's in store for the rest of NZ.
Thames-Coromandel to have Māori ward at 2025 elections
Thames-Coromandel will have a Māori ward at the 2025 local elections.
Thames Valley rugby great Ray Wells remembered after passing at 86
Ray Wells played in the famous 1962 team that beat Australia.
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
'No longer an emergency': Coromandel speed limits to return to normal
There is some community support for retaining reduced speeds.
Coromandel youth music festival gets the nod
An independent commissioner says the organised music festival will benefit youth.
Council investigating public access to new $15m wharf
Members of the public are asking why they can't use a new $15 million wharf.
Concerns over 'granny flat' rule change, but council agrees something needs to be done
There are ongoing problems with a lack of accommodation in the Coromandel.
Council told to tread carefully with flood model
The same model could be used in other areas across the Coromandel.
Thames-Coromandel flood models likely to be controversial
Council predicts widespread community concern over flood models.