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According to Gaspy the cheapest petrol on the Coromandel at the moment (and confirmed at 11am Sunday and before discount vouchers) was from New World Whitianga with a litre of 91 costing 288.7c. The current price of fuel is having a significant impact on household expenditure. New Zealand households spend just under 3% of income […]
In a Facebook post issued yesterday, Waikato DHB have said that they are no longer able to provide a detailed breakdown on cases by towns/cities as detailed location data is no longer available for every case. They have said the shift to Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT’s) is the cause of this change. They will instead […]
At 81 years of age most would be considering retirement but Sir Cliff has instead decided to stop his music career in a move he says will allow him to change his mind and return if inclined in the future. He said he was pleased to have been able to perform “The Great 80 Tour” […]
Changes have been made in the way you can request a RAT test. It makes it easier and is an online process. If you or a member of the family or someone in your care is unwell and want a RAT test, then you can go to https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ and complete a number of simple steps […]
The shock of the Ukraine invasion by Russia was felt across the world and as the battle for Ukraine unfolds the outcry and resistance mounts. Many countries have imposed sanctions against Russia and whilst New Zealand has made opposition to the invasion clear they have so far not been able to impose sanctions. A group […]
Covid-19 is spreading and we are now in Phase 3 of the Covid-19 plan. If you have symptoms then you should get tested. The following details have been advised in regard to where you can go to get tested. Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) This arrangement commences from today – Tuesday 1 March 2022 RAT’s will […]
TCDC Has today announced the appointment of an interim Chief Executive. Rex Capil, Governance and Strategy Group Manager has been appointed Acting Chief Executive, with unanimous support from Council. Mr Capil will take on the Chief Executive responsibilities, effective immediately, until a permanent Chief Executive is in place. A formal process of recruiting a Chief […]
With rapidly growing numbers of people with Covid, demand for testing continues to be high in the Waikato. According to Waikato DHB, the long waits for people to get a test has eased with the rollout of RATs at Greenwood and Founders Theatre testing sites. There is currently no wait time for people to get […]
High-spec addition to Coastguard Whitianga fleet made possible by unique partnership with Lotto NZ and Emirates Team NZ. Crew from Coastguard Whitianga have set sail this morning from Auckland, bringing home a brand-new Coastguard Rescue Vessel (CRV) that will play a vital role in keeping boaties safe along the Coromandel’s eastern coastline. Named Takareto, Whitianga’s […]
The organisers of the Oceans festival have announced that with great disappointment the Whitianga Oceans Festival will not go ahead in September 2022 as was planned. The much anticipated 2021 Festival was cancelled just 2 weeks out due to Covid-19 lockdowns. The organisers had hoped that 2022 would be easier to navigate from an event […]
