11:04am Wed 10 Dec, 2014
The response to a diesel spill off Windy Point in the Coromandel Harbour is being praised by the owner of a neighbouring oyster farm. A 12-metre vessel carrying... Read More
10:07am Wed 10 Dec, 2014
Thames locals would have seen a new locally-built bike rack installed outside the Embassy Theatre on Main Street this week. But the challenge it seems, says the... Read More
08:54am Wed 10 Dec, 2014
When former Tauranga city council CEO Stephen Town expounds on life in the Auckland Super City on Friday, Tauranga mayor Stuart Crosby won't be there. He's been... Read More
07:01am Wed 10 Dec, 2014
New Plymouth's Maori seats argument is being supported by Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Doug Owens, who claims opposition to them is ‘political prejudice'. In... Read More
04:25pm Tue 09 Dec, 2014
Tauranga City Council has this afternoon confirmed it is dealing with a sick administration building after an outbreak of mould. Officials admitted that representatives... Read More
09:12am Tue 09 Dec, 2014
A workshop currently being developed for early next year will lead into work on an Arts Strategy for the Coromandel. Recently the Thames Coromandel District Council... Read More
12:17pm Mon 08 Dec, 2014
The Thames Coromandel District Council is warning both motorists and pedestrians that Bluff Rd will be closed until further notice. An overhanging bluff about 350... Read More
10:36am Mon 08 Dec, 2014
Amalgamation will be the talk of the town this Friday. At least that's what's on Stephen Town's lips as he returns to the city for a speech to fellow business leaders... Read More
08:52am Mon 08 Dec, 2014
The Waikato Regional Council is reminding Coromandel locals and bach owners' properties that now is a good time to tackle the spread of wild rabbits. With the summertime... Read More
10:28am Sun 07 Dec, 2014
Waiohau local and eel expert Bill Kerrison is acknowledged for his efforts to care for tuna (longfin eels) at the Morgan Foundation NZ River Awards on Thursday. He... Read More
10:16am Fri 05 Dec, 2014
UPDATED: 2.25pm: A commercial diver brought in by Waikato Regional Council has successfully plugged the diesel leak from a sunken boat in Coromandel Harbour. Duty... Read More
09:35am Wed 03 Dec, 2014
The accolades keep rolling in for the Waikato Regional Council's maritime services team for their hard work around water safety. Working with other agencies, the... Read More