Council

More feedback sought on wharf project

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says it will be seeking more feedback on its Tairua Wharf Redevelopment Project. Last year the Tairua Mary Beach Boat Ramp... Read More

$50K boost for sustainable projects

Five Bay of Plenty waste reduction projects have received a share of a $50,000 fund aimed at maximising the benefits and minimising the harm from waste. Administered... Read More

Heritage region up for discussion

Discussions with local groups and organisations are set to begin concerning the Coromandel becoming a heritage region. The Thames-Coromandel District Council will... Read More

Feedback sought on arts strategy

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking feedback on its draft Coromandel Arts and Creative Industries Strategy. The development of an arts strategy is... Read More

Demand on buses causing headaches

Several weeks of overcrowded buses has Welcome Bay local Brie Cook asking: 'how difficult is it to get a bigger bus?” The demand on the Schoolhopper service... Read More

Council’s war on pest plant

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has notched up a win in their battle against the invasive pasture weed African feather grass. Land Management officer Tim Senior... Read More

Dog owner prosecuted over attack

A Coromandel woman has been prosecuted for owning a dog that attacked sheep and lambs on a Kauaeranga Valley farm in September of last year. Vicky Kearns of Kauaeranga... Read More

PowerCo partners up with TCDC

Powerco is now a major partner of the Thames-Coromandel District Council's Active Thames 2018 projects. Announced Thursday, the new partnership will see Thames'... Read More

Barking, yelping and howling?

When does noise become offensive and objectionable? When does it become untenable? Frustrated neighbours of a kennel and cattery on Welcome Bay Road say the threshold... Read More

Rena decision this Friday

The decision on whether the wreck of the Rena will be permitted to remain on the Astrolabe Reef will be made public on Friday. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Claire's passion for freshwater

A former Thames High School pupil with a passion for protecting freshwater and soil quality has won the Waikato Regional Council annual water science prize. University... Read More

Pilot Bay given all clear

Pilot Bay has been given the all clear after a after a sewage spill earlier this week. Council's communications advisor Marcel Currin says tests taken yesterday... Read More