Author: John Freer
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By John Freer SH25A will not reopen for at least 12 to 14 months from now – this being confirmed today in the response to a formal question from National’s Transport spokesman Simeon Brown to the former Transport Minister Michael Wood. This will come as a significant blow to the region which has been advised […]
By John Freer One of the regions most significant tourist attractions, the Hauraki Rail Trail, today received a significant boost with restoration and development funding to the tune of $3.7 million. A very happy rail trail trust CEO, Diane Drummond, told CFM that the money would be used to reinstate damage caused by storms earlier […]
By John Freer In the past 12-months areas on the Coromandel Peninsula have experienced rainfall levels which match the West Coast of the South Island. Nearly seven metres of rain has been recorded at The Pinnacles above the Kauaeranga Valley. Senior Water Scientist with the Waikato Regional Council, Bevan Jenkins, counters this by telling us […]
The controversial proposed Tairua Skatepark is now the subject of a judicial review. The action has been lodged in the High Court by Preserve Cory Park Domain Incorp, a society which represents the majority of property owners directly neighbouring the proposed skatepark site. The review is against Thames Coromandel District Council. The design plans for […]
By John Freer The future direction of tourism across the region could be found in the Destination Hauraki Coromandel draft tourism management plan. The document is out for public consultation. General Manager Hadley Dryden said the plan had to be owned by the wider community, as a result input was required beyond the original consultation. […]
A number of residents of the Coromandel Peninsula/Hauraki District have been acknowledged in this year’s Kings Birthday Honours List. They include Whitianga’s Dr Shirley Julich, Peggy Bariball of Thames, Whitianga’s Derek Collier, Shirley Gillard of Te Aroha and Wayne Smith of Waihi Beach. Details of their Honours are: Dr Shirley Jülich – New Zealand Order […]
By John Freer Coromandel Town is the chosen location for Outward Bound to establish a new North Island based facility. Sixty years after being established at Anakiwa in the Marlborough Sounds, the Trust announced today it was looking to establish a second facility – at Coromandel Peninsula. Acting CEO Simon Graney, confirmed with CFM, that […]
The seventh of 10 new water treatment projects across the Thames Coromandel was opened today with Onemana residents enjoying the benefits of the latest new supply. The water upgrade programme started in 2018 with a very pleased District Councillor Terry Walker doing the honours in opening the new plant. The upgrades were a council initiative […]
By John Freer Its beginnings were over three years ago, and reality moved one step closer yesterday for a new Hauraki Plains Community Hub. At the Hauraki Plains District Council meeting the $4.8 million budget was approved. The Ngatea-based Hub includes the re-build of the service centre, library and the establishment of community spaces. Extensive […]
By John Freer Whitianga’s Summer Concert has been cancelled for the second time. Organisers, Greenstone Entertainment, has pulled the plug on their 2024 concert, laying the blame solely at the state of the region’s roading network. This follows the abandonment of this year’s concert due to weather. Greenstone’s Dean Calvert confirmed the decision saying his […]
