Author: John Freer
Anti-mining groups have acted swiftly on the back of yesterday Waihi North Goldmine fast track approval, Coromandel Watchdog is planning a rally tomorrow. The “rally of resistance” against what spokesperson Catherine Delahunty describes as an environmental crime, will take place at the entrance to the Wharekirauponga forest at 11am. She said the aim was to […]
Approval today under the fast track process for the Waihi North Mining Project under the Coromandel Forest Park. The project includes the Wharekirauponga underground mine which is located approximately 10km north of OceanaGold’s current Waihi Operation. The operation will extend mining at Waihi to around 2040, with the mining company OceanaGold saying it will provide […]
The matter of increasing crime being driven by drug use has the Thames Community Board chairman being so desperate – that he is writing to anyone who is willing to listen and maybe offer a solution to his intolerable situation. Adrian Catran quotes instances of threats to families in a park, street arguments, begging along […]
State Highway 25A will reopen later today – three days ahead of schedule. The New Zealand Transport Agency has advised that the daytime closures will finish late this afternoon. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Regional Manager Maintenance and Operations, Roger Brady, says the early finish is thanks to the teams on the ground. “Our […]
By John Freer A dramatic and incredible rescue at Whiritoa Beach this morning with three people being airlifted to safety. It happened at the blowhole at the southern end of the beach. Rescue services including police, the Auckland-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Fire and emergency staff, surf life-savers and St John were all involved. Two men […]
By John Freer With global adventure racing having its spiritual home as the Coromandel Peninsula, now a book has captured the past 20 years of racing. Events include the peninsula’s K2 bike race and Kauri run. Over the period more than 32,000 people have competed – one of the three drivers is Andy Reid who […]
By John Freer Perceived fish poaching and a lack of respect for fishery protection, along with a boat ramming, has seen several Tairua and Pauanui locals taking matters into their own hands. The matter came to a head recently when one local while out diving, confronted a group of people who he believed were plundering […]
The Whangamata Surf Life Saving Club, a community cornerstone since 1949, celebrated the grand reopening of its refurbished building this weekend. A ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together lifeguards, locals, and supporters to mark the completion of a vital renovation, ensuring the club remains a hub for lifesaving and community spirit. The project, launched in 2020-2021 to […]
Kylie Hawker-Green is coming to the Coromandel and Hauraki Districts to run what potentially could have the most significant future impact on the region, the development of the tourism section. She is the new General Manager of Destination Hauraki Coromandel, joining what is new new board having been tasked with operating the regional tourism marketing […]
Moving to halt destructive bottom contact fishing by the Waikato Regional Council, is something worth celebrating accorder to the former president of the Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club, Gordon McIvor. He was responding to the recent council move putting an end to bottom trawling and dredging around the Coromandel Peninsula coast. The Council’s Coastal Management […]
