Author: John Freer
One of the oldest and most iconic kauri trees on the Coromandel Peninsula has dieback disease and is slowly dying. The 1200 year old giant at the Long Bay Kauri Walk near Coromandel Town is being treated for the disease which may prolong its life. Waikato Regional Council’s, Patrick Whaley, described confirmation of the disease […]
By Justin Tuburan The Coromandel to Matamata council amalgamation proposal was voted in favour by the three councils today and already has been given the thumb’s up. Thames Coromandel Mayor, Peter Revell, drew the conclusion when looking at a map of the combined council territory, which resembled the sign. Matamata-Piako, Hauraki, and Thames-Coromandel District Councils […]
By Justin Tuburan Mayors across the region are open to merging with the Coromandel, however all agree there was nowhere near enough time to do it effectively. District councils across the country are set to make proposals on possible amalgamation partners before the government’s deadline on August 9, with Thames-Coromandel narrowing down to two options […]
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 […]
