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![Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light
The select committee has unanimously supported that the bill be passed.
![Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall
Scheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.
![Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response
Matariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.
![Long term plans a 'huge burden' says councillor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thames-Coromandel rates increase includes $8.9m office refurbishment
The council will investigate before committing to multi-million dollar refurbishment.
![Coromandel links with Hauraki Gulf boosted by new marine precinct](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel links with Hauraki Gulf boosted by new marine precinct
The wharf development will help grow the local marine farming industry.
![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.
![Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
![Quad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoC](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Quad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoC
DoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.
![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.
![Youth initiative sets sail in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Youth initiative sets sail in Coromandel
Coromandel Youth Sailing received special new boats.
![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.
![He was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
He was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ring
Herbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.
![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.
![Thames-Coromandel townships set to start using water meters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thames-Coromandel townships set to start using water meters
A user-pays system for water will be in place from July 1.
!['Not a pretty story': Doctor tackles Dry July after losing six family members to cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Not a pretty story': Doctor tackles Dry July after losing six family members to cancer
Dr Kevin Pringle will take part in the annual fundraiser for a second time.
![What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.