Council

Overhead broadband challenge

A Merivale man's challenge to city council regarding the stringing of broadband cables from powerlines has gone unanswered at the Long Term Plan hearing. Bill Richardson... Read More

Locals help shape towns' futures

There has been a big turnout in Tairua and Whangamata to take part in making strategic plans for the townships. More than 600 people who live, work and play in Tairua... Read More

WBOP ratepayers speak up

Rates affordability, Katikati's Heritage Museum and cycleways are the high priorities for Western Bay of Plenty ratepayers after more than 1000 submissions on the... Read More

Crisis appeal from The Elms

The Elms Foundation trustees are seeking $200,000 in financial support from council for the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the historic Elms mission house and... Read More

Is your best friend registered?

If your Fido or Lassie is not registered then you best pop down to your local Thames-Coromandel District Council office today. Over the next two months compliance... Read More

Battle for tropical house heats up

The opening shots in the fight for the tropical display house on Robbins Road were fired by 91-year-old Joy McGregor yesterday, who singled out every councillor... Read More

Walkway work plan in development

A work plan concerning the proposed Cathedral Coast Walkway has now been discussed by the Coromandel Great Walks Governance Group. The proposed route of the Cathedral... Read More

Footbridge offers better access

A new footbridge will provide access from the Taiwawe car park/Bull Paddock down to Hot Water Beach's cafes and shops. Installed recently the project was undertaken... Read More

S.O.S. for Coromandel's youth

A new youth programme being introduced to the Coromandel is aiming to encourage young people to volunteer for emergency services. This week Minister for Youth Nikki... Read More

Ship refuelling line remains off

Ships wishing to re-fuel or ‘bunker' at Port of Tauranga are being forced to use the cement/tanker berth at the southern end of the Mount Maunganui wharf while... Read More

Hearings suspended for two months

Hearings on an application to subdivide New Chum Beach/Wainuiototo Bay have now been suspended for up to two months. The Thames-Coromandel District Council was notified... Read More

TCDC investigating wastewater spill

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is currently investigating a small wastewater spill that occurred near Coromandel Town over the weekend. Veolia informed... Read More