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![War of words: Mayor and ratepayers' alliance go head to head](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
War of words: Mayor and ratepayers' alliance go head to head
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt has unloaded following months of rumblings.
![Down the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Down the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turn
The estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.
![No economic growth in Thames-Coromandel for 12 months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No economic growth in Thames-Coromandel for 12 months
A recent Infometrics report shows the district lagged behind national averages.
![Creative Coromandel wants to support artists to amplify creative practice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Creative Coromandel wants to support artists to amplify creative practice
Creatives set out to unite diverse groups.
![Homelessness on the rise in Thames](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Homelessness on the rise in Thames
The number of people sleeping rough in the town has residents concerned.
![Partial access restored on Thames Coast Highway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Partial access restored on Thames Coast Highway
One lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.
![Auckland-Coromandel ferry service still on hold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland-Coromandel ferry service still on hold
The service was no longer commercially viable, Fullers360 said.
![Multiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of Thames](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Multiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of Thames
The road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.
![Seawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in Thames](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Seawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in Thames
Work on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.
![Hamilton Arbor Day to mark heritage park's restoration anniversary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hamilton Arbor Day to mark heritage park's restoration anniversary
The 20th celebration will see the 'Bug Man' from Animal Planet as a special guest host.
![A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
![Coromandel tourism organisation under review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel tourism organisation under review
A report has made multiple recommendations for improvement.
![Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards in for revamp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards in for revamp
The biennial awards have received a few new categories.
![Coromandel property values see steep rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Since the district’s last revaluation, residential values have increased 33 per cent.
![Severe weather hits Thames](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Severe weather hits Thames
A possible tornado hit Thames this morning, downing trees and cutting power to hundreds of homes. Video / Jason Shaw
![Marine development set to boost Coromandel aquaculture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Marine development set to boost Coromandel aquaculture
The $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.
![Library membership data moved offshore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Library membership data moved offshore
Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki District councils are two of 41 councils to make the move.
![Thames pool proposal attracts nearly 1500 submissions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thames pool proposal attracts nearly 1500 submissions
The proposal for a new pool in Thames has struck a nerve with ratepayers.
![Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council
Authorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.
![Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out
Coastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.
![Museum chair laments lack of funding for heritage and culture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Museum chair laments lack of funding for heritage and culture
'Over the years, our savings have been eroded by Covid and weather events.'