Latest from Thames-Coromandel District Council

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.

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.'

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.