Council

Response to diesel spill praised

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

New bike rack challenges cyclists

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

No rush on amalgamation

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

Councillor backs Maori seats

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

Mould outbreak at Council HQ

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

TCDC plans art workshop for 2015

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

Hazard closes Bluff Rd, Matarangi

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

Amalgamation talk in city

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

Watch out for Bugs and friends

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

Eel expert congratulated

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

UPDATED 2.25pm: Diesel spill, Windy Point

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

WRC team swimming in awards

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