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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 […]
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 […]
Recreational boat skipper, Maurice Kyle Johnson, has been convicted of causing ‘unnecessary danger’ under the Maritime Transport Act in the Hamilton District Court this week. The conviction was in relation to an incident at Raglan on 11 December last year when the boat Mr Johnson was skippering capsized, throwing himself and two crew into the […]
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 […]
