Author: John Freer
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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 […]
ACT Leader David Seymour addressed more than 800 people at three meetings on the Coromandel Peninsula today. Besides speaking he also sought feedback on how residents of the region are feeling leading up to the coming election. Roading, crime and the cost of living were included on the list from those at the Whitianga, Pauanui […]
By John Freer Firstly, CFM wants to say thanks to the 400 people who completed our survey on Cyclone Gabrielle impact. The results have provided excellent incites, including the very important feedback on our performance as your local information source during those extreme challenges experienced across the region. Besides ensuring that our audiences are entertained, […]
Most times it seems that when the likes of Recovery Minister, Hon Michael Wood, comes to town, there will be an announcement around the provision of financial support. This week it has been the case with the Minister announcing funding for representative business organisations – $300,000 of it, to support business at this time of […]
