Author: John Freer
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By John Freer The decision to terminate the Create the Vibe pedestrian precinct in Thames has met mixed reaction – this being the situation experienced by Thames Community Board members even just before voting on the matter. The board deliberated for an hour, which included hearing seven submissions on the $336,000 Waka Kotahi funded initiative, […]
By John Freer Despite of the significant impact storms have had on Coromandel Peninsula roads they do not feature in the National Party’s 10-year Transport Policy announced this week. When released it was obvious to locals that the words Coromandel Peninsula were missing from the National Transport Policy. This after the disastrous impact the weather […]
With less than three months until the general election, parties are lining up their candidates for the Coromandel electorate. CFM will be posting interviews with all candidates over coming weeks. The first is the recently appointed Labour Party candidate, Thames-based Beryl Riley. Beryl has strong and long connections with Labour and sees the time now […]
Stay home today is the advice of Thames Coromandel Civil Defence today as the wild latest storm front passes over the region. This morning the 9.30am high tide was playing havoc with roads, with Garry Towler reporting many roads around the region being closed. Many schools also closed, power was out at Hikuai after being […]
Tourism promotion coffers have received another $200,000 of Government funding – this announced today by the deputy prime minister. Responsible for Thames Coromandel Cyclone Recovery, Hon Carmel Sepuloni, was visiting Thames. The funding will be administered through Thames Coromandel District Council and be used by Destination Hauraki Coromandel. General Manager of Destination Hauraki Coromandel, Hadley […]
By John Freer Reducing absenteeism at Mercury Bay Area School today took on a new approach. Students returning from the school holiday break have been introduced to new rules aimed at keeping them in class and engaged with learning. The change involves not just the school community, but also the wider business and retail community. […]
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 […]
