Interview
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 […]
Being charged a fee to walk the Cathedral Cove track for international visitors is the subject of a public meeting at Hahei on Wednesday afternoon. The Department of Conservation is looking for feedback and is hosting the meeting at the local Hahei Hall. James Johnson DOC’s Manager of Budget and Funding Policy, James Johnson, […]
Under the banner of shaping the future of our community, a significant step this week for the proposed Whangamata Community Marae and Wellbeing Hub development. The trust undertaking the project revealed concept designs for the marae and the supporting community buildings. Marae Forecourt View Community Services Building Community Workshop Building Trust chairman […]
Having increased the party vote at the last two elections, the Greens are now looking to their third term Coromandel candidate to push the vote into double figures. Pamela Grealey launched her bid for the Coromandel seat in Thames this week, telling supporters she wanted to replace the sitting MP while also receiving 10 percent […]
Potential changes to local councils announced by the government this week, has drawn a sharp response from Waikato Regional Council chairman, Tairua’s Warren Maher, referring to a carrot and stick approach. Warren was critical of the Government’s actions claiming he could see no benefit to ratepayers, also indicating that he had been contacting local Mayors […]
Another benefit from the number of events happening across the region this month, outside of the business created through the visitor impact, is the opportunity for future event marketing and development. Destination Hauraki Coromandel General Manager, Kylie Hawker-Green, said it was shaping up to be quite a spectacular March. And she is hoping things wont […]
On the back of a pass mark for its impact over the summer holiday period, the Safer Coromandel promotion is now going into new territory. A recent review of the initiative, which has been around since 2011 after 13 people tragically lost their lives over a single holiday season, has Thames Coromandel Emergency Management Controller, […]
Facing what are being described as unique situations, the Department of Conservation is now implementing Trigger Action Response Plans when dealing with the impact of storm events on key Coromandel Peninsula visitor locations. The region’s Operations Manager, Nick Kelly, has outlined to CFM the steps taken to restrict access to the likes of Cathedral Cove. […]
