Council

Papamoa’s tsunami bridge work

Papamoa is set to receive two more tsunami evacuation bridges as Tauranga City Council looks to enhance evacuation routes in the event of severe flooding. The construction... Read More

Council ponder cycleway rethink

Possible changes to a proposed cycleway from Omokoroa to Tauranga have the potential to sway Tauranga City Council into supporting the development of the cycle trail. Tauranga... Read More

Uncertainty surrounds city parking

Calls for a ‘free after three' parking trial to be made permanent could fall flat with Tauranga City Council, who are eyeing a move back to the previous arrangement... Read More

Tropical house poised to go

The closure of the Tropical Display House in Robbins Park continues to look imminent unless a volunteer community group comes forward to look after the attraction.... Read More

Burn off in Wentworth Valley today

Matariki Forest are burning a large log skid site high up in the ranges in the Wentworth Valley near Whangamata area today. Smoke from the fire will likely be seen... Read More

‘A rough day’ for Waihi: Mayor

Hauraki mayor John Tregidga says his council will ‘pull out all stops' to support those who've lost their jobs as a result of today's announcement from Newmont... Read More

TCDC bidding for faster boadband

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is putting in a bid for a portion of the $360 million the Government is spending on improving broadband coverage around the... Read More

Silver anniversary for library

It will be 25 years since the Thames Library opened the doors to its purpose built building in Mackay St on June 1. To celebrate the library will be offering commemorative... Read More

0.4% rates rise in 2015/16: WRC

The 10-year plan for shaping the future of the Waikato region will be delivered on a rates revenue rise of just 0.4 per cent in 2015/16. The decision follows two... Read More

Need funding for a major event?

The first round of applications are being called for the Thames-Coromandel District Council's Major Events Sponsorship 2015 funding. The council wants events that... Read More

Time's up for Matua pohutukawa

The sound of chainsaws filled Fergusson Park in Matua today as the pohutukawa tree at the centre of a recent neighbourhood battle is felled on council's instructions. Contractors... Read More

Youth awards winners announced

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Coromandel Peninsula Youth Awards held over the weekend. While the weather... Read More