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!['A win-win for everyone' - Whitianga gets new waste recovery centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'A win-win for everyone' - Whitianga gets new waste recovery centre
The Mercury Bay Recovery Centre is said to be "a win-win for everyone".
![No-go zones: Should council control fishing rules?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
No-go zones: Should council control fishing rules?
"What I have an issue with is the potential for regional councils...to extend their role."
![New council boss likes a challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New council boss likes a challenge
The new chief executive is satisfied with her work and ready to start a new chapter.
![Why you might see more seals on Coromandel beaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Why you might see more seals on Coromandel beaches
'It will become more common to see them around Waihī and in the Hauraki Gulf'
![How fast are we sinking? Sea level rise in Thames-Coromandel could be three times faster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
How fast are we sinking? Sea level rise in Thames-Coromandel could be three times faster
A presenter says sea levels could rise much more quickly than district council data shows.
![Candidates put hats in ring for Thames-Coromandel mayoralty race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Candidates put hats in ring for Thames-Coromandel mayoralty race
Two men have announced their intention to stand for mayor ahead of July nominations.
![Calling time on all-day parking?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Calling time on all-day parking?
The council is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its parking and traffic rules.
![Area school zoning 'future-proofing' for locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Area school zoning 'future-proofing' for locals
The Whangamata Area School could be subject to zoning - read more to have your say.
![Dame Ruth among Hauraki-Coromandel residents receiving Queen's Birthday honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Dame Ruth among Hauraki-Coromandel residents receiving Queen's Birthday honours
Others include Ngakoma Ngamane, Dr Miriam Saphira and Denise Messiter.
![Waikato community stalwarts gain royal attention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Waikato community stalwarts gain royal attention
15 Waikato residents have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours.
![Finally, a home for Tairua's skatepark, but not everyone's happy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Finally, a home for Tairua's skatepark, but not everyone's happy
The long-awaited Tairua Skatepark has officially found its home.
![Holiday home rentals a bonanza for Coromandel landlords](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Holiday home rentals a bonanza for Coromandel landlords
Highest incomes per booking include Hahei, Whitianga, Waihi Beach and Pauanui properties
![Police will 'bend over backwards' to find ram-raiders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police will 'bend over backwards' to find ram-raiders
A Thames business leader says ram-raids are 'demoralising' and 'frightening'.