Author: John Freer
Last year golf’s most recent superstar and Open Championship winner, Ryan Fox, donated $60,000 to charities across the Hauraki district. Now his fans are hoping next time round he will return to show off his latest trophy the famous Claret Jug. Waihi Golf Club captain Andy Roche, admitted to being a little under the weather […]
More than half of those who returned the Thames Coromandel survey on local government reform have indicated support for an Eastern Waikato merger option. Some 1300 residents, visitors and ratepayers responded to the survey, 54 percent have indicated support for the neighbouring option. In a media release from the district council, it was stated that […]
The arrival of Avian Bird Flu in New Zealand is very top of mind for those involved with the Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre on the Western Firth of Thames. Centre manager Keith Woodley yesterday provided an update on the potential impact on the local region. Keith said the migratory birds were not expected until September […]
A new strategy to guide Waikato’s economic future has been adopted, setting a clear direction to grow jobs, lift incomes and strengthen the region’s long-term prosperity. The Waikato Regional Economic Development Strategy 2026/27–2029/30 builds on the region’s strong foundations – its natural resources, central location, diverse industries and people – to unlock new opportunities and […]
By Justin Tuburan There was a packed public gallery at last week’s council meeting seeking councillors’ support to more strongly oppose controversial conservation changes. Thames-Coromandel councillors were looking to ratify their submission to select committee on the government’s proposed Conservation Amendment Bill, which it ultimately pushed back by a week to make changes and reflect […]
A major investment in water treatment for Matarangi with the town’s new $5 million water treatment plant being officially opened. It was deemed somewhat appropriate that as the rain was pouring down outside, Thames Coromandel Mayor Peter Revell, locals, council staff and contractors, were inside looking at new plant. It was equipment which would now […]
By Justin Tuburan Labour has launched its push for the Coromandel seat, announcing New Plymouth-based list Member of Parliament, Glen Bennett, as its candidate for the electorate in November’s election. Despite living in New Plymouth for many years, Bennett says his candidacy “feels like a homecoming” as he has whakapapa in the region, growing up […]
A milestone today for the Waikato Waters collective which celebrated its transition from establishment to operations on July 1, when it will begin delivering water and wastewater services across several Waikato districts. Celebrated at an event held at the new Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant, with Local Government Minister Hon Simon Watts, also attending were shareholder […]
Being charged a fee to walk the Cathedral Cove track for international visitors is the subject of a public meeting at Hahei on Wednesday afternoon. The Department of Conservation is looking for feedback and is hosting the meeting at the local Hahei Hall. James Johnson DOC’s Manager of Budget and Funding Policy, James Johnson, […]
The long list of achievements amassed over more than 60 years of living in Whangamata signals the testament to Ralph Pitcher, today being named in the Kings Honours list. Ralph is now the holder of a Kings Service Medal. With his wife Doreen, the couple are highly regarded across the town for a lifetime of […]
