Council

Whitianga to Auckland in 20min

Tauranga aviation company Sunair has announced it's expanding their Coromandel services and introducing a new, twice-daily flight connecting Whitianga and Auckland.... Read More

Sealed access road for domain

The Thames Community Board has approved funding for a sealed access road to be constructed at popular reserve Waiomu Domain. Funds were approved at this week's community... Read More

Waikawau ramp licence approved

A new licence for the Waikawau Boat Ramp has now been approved this week by the Thames Community Board and Ngati Tamatera. The previous licence was to expire this... Read More

Youth projects impress Minister

Minister for Youth Affairs Nikki Kaye hung out with a group of young people during a brief visit to the Thames Youth Centre recently. Over the weekend Nikki paid... Read More

Avoid gloom when privets in bloom

With privets blossoming around the region it can be a case of the summertime blues for people who suffer respiratory disorders such as hayfever. But the Waikato... Read More

Board wants fluoride consultation

The Thames Community Board is recommending the District Council considers consultation on whether or not to add fluoride to the Thames water supply. During last... Read More

TCDC: property trends continuing

This year locals have continued a trend of applying for building consents in advance of summer, says the Thames Coromandel District Council. They are also reminding... Read More

Council nominations open

Nominations for former city councillor Clayton Mitchell's seat open today, with the by-election taking place in 12 weeks' time. The electoral office is urging Mount... Read More

Revaluation objections due Dec 24

The Thames Coromandel District council says all locals should now have received their revaluation notices and they have until December 24 to lodge objections. Anyone... Read More

TCDC: harbour project progressing

The concept and resource consent planning for an expanded Sugarloaf Wharf Harbour and has been approved by the Thames Coromandel District Council recently. Concepts... Read More

Sale boosts marine precinct

Tauranga Marine Precinct project has received a boost with the sale of the Holcim Cement site. The $10.4 million project needs the funds from the 16-18 Mirrielees... Read More

Chickens not for the taking

Chickens seen on the side of the road are not free for the taking. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline reported seeing people killing chickens near Wairoa... Read More