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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.
New Summer Concert Tour site delayed by severe weather events
The new festival site development was delayed because of weather and economic conditions.
Tourist hot spot generates $1.5m in parking revenue
Users pays charges at the tourist hotspot are proving lucrative.
Boatie says new boat ramp fees in Thames are 'a rip off'
A boatie says new ramp fees are a "rip off" but council stands by its user-pays approach.
Tonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat ramp
A heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.
'They have nowhere to go': Fears for rough sleepers in Thames
'They are wet, they are cold, and they have got nowhere to go.'
Council counts costs of proposed aquatic facility
External funding likely to be 'minimal' in current 'funding landscape'.
Whangamatā pool short of $46k for renovation
The refurbishment was originally estimated to cost $250,000, however, this has increased.
Museum gearing up to celebrate half a century
Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga is gearing up to blow out 50 candles.
Public funded commercial wharf is off limits to the public
A new $15 million wharf and floating pontoon in Thames is off limits to the public.
Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix
The Conservation Minister announced the Government funding boost on Wednesday.
Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall
Scheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.
Long term plans a 'huge burden' says councillor
The three-yearly long term-plan process has been described as 'crazy'.
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
The council will investigate before committing to multi-million dollar refurbishment.
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
The estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.
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
Creatives set out to unite diverse groups.
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
One lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.
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
The road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.
Seawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in Thames
Work on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.
Thames-Coromandel townships set to start using water meters
A user-pays system for water will be in place from July 1.
Council tight-lipped on Tairua dog attack investigation
The incident involving five dogs took place on May 22.
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
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
Coromandel tourism organisation under review
A report has made multiple recommendations for improvement.
Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards in for revamp
The biennial awards have received a few new categories.
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Since the district’s last revaluation, residential values have increased 33 per cent.
Severe weather hits Thames
A possible tornado hit Thames this morning, downing trees and cutting power to hundreds of homes. Video / Jason Shaw