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Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.
Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping lead to installation of barrier arm
Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping on Whitianga Wharf.
More delays expected as Pauanui bridge works continue
Damage has been caused by high tides and heavy rain.
Whitianga waterfront project now up for discussion
New wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.
Only road in and out of Pāuanui to close overnight for repairs
The defect is common with bridges of its type right across the country.
Family given temporary reprieve after council threatened to bulldoze home
Earlier, Steve Hart, his wife and his four daughters had until Monday to leave the house.
DoC staff 'stressed' by appalling visitor behaviour at tourism hot spots
Regional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.
Community must splash the cash on swimming pontoon resource consent
Environmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.
Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.
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.
Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.
Cyclone recovery work nears completion in Coromandel
More than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.
'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.
'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.
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.
Coromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforce
Thames-Coromandel population growth driven by older migrants and projected to stall.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
$22m wharf upgrade set to go ahead
A $21.95 million Coromandel wharf upgrade is set to go ahead.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
Business awards winners encourage others to get involved
'It is critical for any business to be a valued part of their local community.'
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.
Granny flats proposal will not address housing market failures, council says
Removing or reducing consent requirements would have minimal impact on costs.
Thames-Coromandel flood models likely to be controversial
Council predicts widespread community concern over flood models.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Speeding council staffers told to curb their driving behaviour
Council staff are speeding less but facing more 'personal confrontations'.
Mercury Bay Boating Club moves step closer to new site for clubrooms
Mercury Bay Boating Club’s mission to relocate its clubrooms is a step closer.