New playground in Thames set to open after ‘tough grind’
Park set to open following Covid, weather and economic disruptions.
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Marine development set to boost Coromandel aquaculture
The $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.
Thames pool proposal attracts nearly 1500 submissions
The proposal for a new pool in Thames has struck a nerve with ratepayers.
Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council
Authorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.
Whangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseas
Whangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.
Sexuality, wellbeing topics of Wild Women's Weekend
The annual festival will take place in Whangamatā from May 17-19.
Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out
Coastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.
Museum chair laments lack of funding for heritage and culture
'Over the years, our savings have been eroded by Covid and weather events.'
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.
Whangamatā SLS Club close to fundraising target for clubroom refresh
Construction works for the new clubrooms got underway after Easter.
King Country and Thames Valley to open Chiefs vs Hurricanes match
The two Chiefs country provincial unions will play the curtain raiser on May 24.
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
Thames Museum struggling with 'climbing costs'
The museum is in desperate need of visitors and funds to keep going.
Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions
Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.
Mercury Bay Boating Club finds new clubroom location
The old facility was left teetering on the water’s edge after last year's weather events.
Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.
Hundreds turn up for opening of $1.2m skatepark
The controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.
Hundreds turn out for Tairua skatepark opening
After a long time coming, hundreds turned out for the Tairua skatepark opening. Video / NZ Herald
Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Whiff of disapproval surrounds proposed $475k public toilet
Ratepayers find nothing funny about pricey dunny.
Firefighters battle shed fire in Whitianga
When crews arrived the shed, which measures about 15m by 9m, the fire was 'well ablaze'.
'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel roots
Journalist Phil Gifford set to speak at event in Whangamatā this month.
Repair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determined
A third-party contractor did some damage to the line on March 22.
Whangamatā to get on the pace with its own parkrun
Coromandel town to join worldwide movement for runners, joggers and walkers.
Council considers funding successful cyclone recovery programmes
Continuing to fund the programmes would cost $4.4 million over 10 years.
Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets
Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.
Hauraki and Coromandel register record visitor spend for February
The figures show, the region is recovering more than well.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.