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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 […]
Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises operator, Ken Hindmarsh says the current level of information from DOC on the reinstatement of walkways to access Cathedral cove is extremely poor. He told CFM that “They appear to be hiding behind health and safety as a reason not to get on with it. There is no communication regarding the […]
The iconic old red telephone box on the main street of Tairua was the subject of a ram-raid style robbery last night. Sometime overnight a car has smashed and destroyed the telephone box that once stood proud on Tairua’s main street. Locals have been expressing there feelings on the local Tairua Chit Chat page with […]
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 […]
The first of the CFM political polls closed last night and we have the results for you. If you are from the right of the political fence then there is good news in this poll with a clear preference at both the electoral and party vote level. Also, some encouraging news for the Greens but […]
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. […]
A dramatic sea rescue took place on Friday 20 nautical miles offshore from Whitianga. Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Crew were tasked by the Rescue Coordination Centre at approximately 11am on Friday to approximately 20 nautical miles offshore Whitianga to assist with the search and rescue of a male patient in his 20s suffering a medical […]
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 […]
