Interview
A focus on the international market with a particular interest in luxury high end travellers, this yesterday from the Board of the district’s Regional Tourism Organisation – Destination Hauraki Coromandel at its annual general meeting. Chairman, Jason Hill, said the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki district was well positioned to attract the high value travellers. He […]
In 80 days residents across the Coromandel Peninsula will get the chance to cast their votes in the general election. Options include a vote for an individual while also exercising a party vote. Already CFM has featured the National, Labour and Greens candidates chasing the Coromandel electorate. Another has now launched their campaign, being New […]
One of the oldest and most iconic kauri trees on the Coromandel Peninsula has dieback disease and is slowly dying. The 1200 year old giant at the Long Bay Kauri Walk near Coromandel Town is being treated for the disease which may prolong its life. Waikato Regional Council’s, Patrick Whaley, described confirmation of the disease […]
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 […]
