Author: John Freer
By John Freer There are eight months to go on the current local government cycle and then mayors, councillors and community board members will again be looking for votes. Thames Coromandel District Mayor, Len Salt, tells us he still has more work to do before saying whether he will be going back onto the campaign […]
Welcome rain across the region particularly for farmers as soil moisture levels had been plummeting and the usual dry February started to bite. The rain came after a meeting last week by rural groups to consider the impact of the dry summer months. Spokesman for the Waikato and South Auckland Primary Industry Adverse Event Cluster […]
The increased provision of Pharmac funded cancer drugs still needs more action and less talk, according to a local police sergeant who has been living with the disease since December three years ago. Whangamata’s Will Hamilton is referring to haematological cancers, he is having to fund his treatment which is being achieved on the back […]
Young people who are passionate about their communities are encouraged to apply to be the Coromandel electorate’s Youth MP, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson. ‘Every three years there is an opportunity for young New Zealanders to experience what it means to represent their peers and region in Parliament. The only criteria for applicants is that […]
By John Freer The future of Oceana Gold mining activities will be determined by the approval of the Waihi North Project, which according to the company, has been enhanced by the Government’s new minerals strategy. Resources Minister, Shane Jones, launched the Minerals Strategy for New Zealand and Critical Minerals List at Oceana Gold’s Waihi Mine. […]
By John Freer The new outdoor recreation centre targeting teenage children will open at Port Charles in the first week of March. Confirmation this week from Hillary Outdoors that work on their latest facility, with a marine and conservation focus, is on track following the conversion of the former Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat at the entrance […]
By John Freer Fishermen concerned about the future of their sport and recreation around the Coromandel Peninsula, aim to be heard on want needs to happen beneath the waves. Their targets are the political leaders responsible for the marine protection bill which is currently going through parliament. Fishermen believe they are not being heard. This […]
Shouting and threats were heard yesterday at the Rolleston Street Thames property, today being the scene of a homicide investigation. A neighbour told CFM others in the street heard the abuse. Police have confirmed that there was an altercation after which a person was found to have moderate injuries. That person subsequently passed away in […]
By John Freer The successful rescue of the teenage girl from the Hahei cliff face at the weekend, by a four-man FENZ Lines team, was challenging but made possible through actions by both the local Hahei and Tairua volunteer fire crews. This from the man who lead the team which abseiled from the top of […]
By John Freer The current holiday season is being hailed as one of the best on record and now the statistics are coming through which backs the claims. Destination Hauraki Coromandel, the region’s tourism marketing arm, has with CFM, approached information centres and businesses around the region for feedback. DHC General Manager, Hadley Dryden, summed […]
