Council

Eligible for a rates rebate?

If you want an extra few hundred dollars in your pocket then make sure you apply for a rates rebate this year. The Thames-Coromandel District Council says it is... Read More

NZ Sevens sign on at Mount centre

Work is now underway to establish a high-performance sports training centre in the heart of Mount Maunganui. And the facility has its first tenant, with New Zealand... Read More

Washing away flood concerns

A new culvert at One Mile Creek is set to provide Waihi Beach residents with greater protection against flooding. The large $380,000 structure on Beach Road is one... Read More

Freedom camping review

Freedom camping rules at Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay are being reviewed following residents' submissions in the recent Long Term Plan process. A number of people expressed... Read More

More traffic lights for Cameron Rd

Funding for two Cameron Road roundabouts to be replaced with traffic lights has been approved as part of the recent Long Term Plan approvals. The ‘two worst... Read More

More trees to take root: TCDC

With the planting season coming into full swing the Thames-Coromandel District Council is gearing up to get more trees in the ground for the World War One Memorial... Read More

New rock walls prevent erosion

Three new rock walls are being built along the Omokoroa foreshore to prevent further erosion and protect the community's much-loved seaside walkway. More than 4000... Read More

Library demolition works set

Work to transform Greerton Library into a new $3.45million version is set to begin next week. Contractors are preparing to move into demolition mode before construction... Read More

Baybus fares to rise

Fares on Bayhopper and Cityride buses are set to rise from next month. The rise, of about five per cent to each fare, will see passengers paying for a greater percentage... Read More

Relocatable clubrooms considered

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says the installation of relocatable clubrooms at the Mercury Bay Multi-Sport Park is being considered. The facility has sufficient... Read More

$50K to turn trash to treasure

A fund which helped turn trash into treasure is available again for new projects throughout the Bay of Plenty. The Waste Resources Advisory Group (WRAG), administered... Read More

Dog registrations due July 31

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is reminding all locals that any dogs they own must be registered by July 31. If your dog lives with you in the district and... Read More