Official funding for events to lift regional tourism
The Government is giving grants to boost Bay of Plenty and Coromandel tourism.
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Surfer wants parking fees at popular beach used to fund lifeguards
A Hot Water Beach surfer says his club deserves a piece of the paid parking pie.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Māori women at risk of abuse caused by poor housing and poverty
A new report links sexual and family violence to poor housing and poverty.
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.
Why some Waikato election boundaries are changing
Approximately 2400 Thames-Coromandel voters would move into Waihou constituency.
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.
Why teen service station robber got a 65% discount at sentencing
Anaru Rueben was involved in a $14,000 aggravated robbery of a Gull station.
Town to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to wait
It will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.
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.
Small music group brings big sounds to Coromandel
Kauaeranga Music is organising concerts in remote local community.
Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix
The Conservation Minister announced the Government funding boost on Wednesday.
Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club
A man convicted and sentenced for burgling his rugby club has narrowly avoided jail.
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
Scheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.
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
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.
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
The estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.
Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
Search for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boaties
The Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.
No economic growth in Thames-Coromandel for 12 months
A recent Infometrics report shows the district lagged behind national averages.
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
Creatives set out to unite diverse groups.
Youth initiative sets sail in Coromandel
Coromandel Youth Sailing received special new boats.