Museum chair laments lack of funding for heritage and culture
'Over the years, our savings have been eroded by Covid and weather events.'
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Hauraki, Coromandel councils keep tourism funding rolling
No changes to funding are proposed for Destination Hauraki-Coromandel.
DoC announces options for Cathedral Cove access
The popular walking track has been closed since February 2023.
Police boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issues
Over 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.
Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions
Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.
Town pool built on a sacred burial site to be demolished
A replacement pool would cost up to $77 million.
What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?
Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.
Hundreds turn up for opening of $1.2m skatepark
The controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.
Whiff of disapproval surrounds proposed $475k public toilet
Ratepayers find nothing funny about pricey dunny.
Sea farmers set their sights on a bigger bounty
Industry, iwi and government want to double Waikato aquaculture exports by 2044.
Repair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determined
A third-party contractor did some damage to the line on March 22.
Council considers funding successful cyclone recovery programmes
Continuing to fund the programmes would cost $4.4 million over 10 years.
Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.
Storms and cyclones leave environmental legacy in coastal Coromandel
Cadets have been employed to clean up the Coromandel Peninsula's eastern coastline.
Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation
While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.
More than $1 billion in assets at risk from Thames flooding
Thames shoreline protection comes with 'big costs'
New council rules sought to preserve night sky in special Coromandel spot
The night sky north of Whitianga is a star-gazer's delight.
Abuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillors
Misinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.
Thornton Bay stabilisation project to receive $1.3m in funding
The funding is a significant contribution towards project's design and construction.
'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email reply
Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Former waste management boss Grahame Christian loses second round of defamation battle
Court of Appeal concludes a defence of responsible communication was made out.
'Game-changer': Major Coromandel project nears completion
The $15.3 million project includes building a new commercial wharf and slipway.
Emotional haka as council votes for Māori wards
The council just became the 10th local authority in Waikato to establish the seats.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
Debris from wrecked luxury launch litters pristine Coromandel beach
The 15m luxury vessel was taken apart after it sank near Mercury Bay.
Waste contractor issues public apology to Hauraki residents
A waste contractor has apologised after a contract began before new trucks arrived.
Bad vibe sinks Thames' 'tactical urbanism' trial
A plan to liven up the Thames CBD has proved to be widely unpopular.
Ruling looms for house plan above world-renowned Coromandel beach
Sites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.
Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
'Two broken ankles': Victim of inflatable slide collapse to get $10k
TCDC failed to do due diligence on operator with a poor safety record.
Traffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council says
Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.
Managed retreat: How the rest of the world handles it
Authorities are hashing out whether communities need to abandon some places.