Author: John Freer
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By John Freer Paeroa’s Christian School had someone come and steal its playground boundary fence. It was noticed on the first Monday of the current school holidays. The fence was missing for a week – but now it has been returned. A very relieved principal of the 50-student school, Royce McMurtrie, confirmed the story to […]
By John Freer Thames Coromandel District Councillors have approved the annual plan and the rates for the coming 12 months. Average rates increase across the region by 11.6 percent – this will fund $50.5 million of capital works – included in this being $14.6 million of storm recovery projects. Mayor Len Salt said it was […]
By John Freer State Highway 25A will be open by the end of March next year – this announced today by Waka Kotahi. Work is underway for the construction of a bridge reconnecting the highway which closed in January after a significant road washout. Contract negotiations, according to NZTA are on-going with the preferred consortia […]
By John Freer Tairua has an inaugural business association. This from a meeting last night attended by representatives of more than 20 of the town’s businesses. Spokesman Peter Hunt said while the current reduced trading was one reason for the association being established, it was not the only reason. Peter said there was the anticipated […]
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 […]
