Author: John Grant
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for the Coromandel with a moderate chance of it being upgraded to a warning. It came into effect from 7am this morning. MetService Severe Weather Watch Issued at 7:50am Thu 12 Dec 2024 Heavy rain for parts of the upper North Island A low developing in the northern […]
Greenstone Entertainment has this morning announced a true Coromandel Peninsula local artist as a support act to this years Summer concert. The local artist will perform as support for the all-star line-up of: COLD CHISEL, ICEHOUSE, BIC RUNGA and EVERCLEAR. Greenstone Entertainment has this morning announced the support artists for 2025. Following countless submissions from […]
This vehicle was stolen in a online purchase that went wrong leaving the owners without a vehicle and with no money. A lesson for anyone selling a car. The purchaser paid via bank transfer, while the seller watched over their shoulder as they entered the numbers and verified they were correct and thought they had […]
Police have opened an investigation after two firearms incidents in the Hauraki District overnight. The first report was received just before 3am on Orchard West Road, Ngatea after a man reportedly assaulted another man and threatened him with a firearm. The second incident was reported in Kerepehi, minutes later, just after 3am. A male in […]
Recreational fisherman angry over the planned introduction of high protection areas around the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki Gulf, now want to meet with their Member of Parliament, Scott Simpson, in a bid to vent their concerns. An outcry by local Coromandel fisherman to the plan saw some of their anger being directed at Simpson who […]
TCDC ratepayers will benefit from significant cost savings following a $5.9 million grant from the Ministry for the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF) to support the development of the new Whitianga Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station (RTS) that was announced today. The Council budgeted $11.5 million for the RTS project as part of our 2024-2034 […]
By John Grant Seldom do we hear of a story that tugs at the heart strings as much as this story about a dog called TU who went missing from its family home in Manaia on 10 July. TU is a Therapy dog for Naleigh a 13-year-old boy who has autism. Naleigh is beside himself […]
Are you concerned by what appears to be unfair pricing of fuel at the pumps. There has been much talk in the media, on CFM and in socials regarding what appears to be unfair pricing of petrol – particularly in Thames, Coromandel and Waihi. Take a stand and sign the petition, share this on social […]
At a meeting of the Hauraki and Thames Coromandel District Council’s on 26 and 31 October respectively, both of our local Council’s voted in favour of the establishment of Māori wards in each of their respective Districts. This decision was in the case of the two councils, made by a vote of the council and […]
