Recreation
A record number of vehicles with record numbers of supporters and spectators – we are taking Repco Beach Hop 2025. With the 25th anniversary event being only a little over a week away, organiser Noddy Watts, is indicating a super special event and possibly the biggest on record. An indication of the support for this […]
A desperate last effort were the words used by Tairua marine scientist, Dr Riley Elliott, as he made a plea for people to support the petition calling for a halt to establishing marine protection areas around the Aldermen and Slipper Islands. Speaking to CFM’s Fabian Roberts, the renowned shark man, said he made the call […]
Have your say on a call made recently at a public meeting, to drop the plan to establish high protection no fishing (except customary) areas off the south-eastern Coromandel Peninsula coast. The meeting was attended by both recreational and commercial fishermen who maintained the zones would have little to no impact on restoring fish stocks […]
As they head into their busiest time of the year, St John has a couple of critical pieces of advice so people can enjoy their festive season. Two things to overcoming the evening going pear-shaped then the snowball effect kicks in – firstly make sure phones are fully charged before people head out. Next be […]
By John Freer It was the term localism which stood out at this week’s re-opening of the Whangamata Community Swimming Pool. Several speakers talked about the development of the pool since its origins back in the 1990s through until its latest six-month $430,000 refit. Every one of them referenced a similar theme – their town […]
By John Freer A renewed warning – stay away from the closed Cathedral Cove walking track or risk jeopardising an early December reopening. Department of Conservation staff are reiterating their numerous requests for people to stay off the track while reopening work continues. With good progress being made, DOC’s Regional Director, Tinaka Mearns, said staff […]
By John Freer Welcome news for the Coromandel Peninsula business community for the coming summer holiday season, the Department of Conservation has confirmed that this summer all off its campgrounds will be operating to full capacity. Last year significant reduced camping numbers were imposed due to what DOC then described as weather related impacts. But, […]
By John Freer Undertaking the final section of the 25 km Tairua River Trail has moved a step closer with the Hikuai District Trust achieving Waikato District Council resource consent. The consent comes with the support of both affected landowners and local iwi. Three more hurdles are still to be jumped being Thames Coromandel District […]
Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove will receive $5m to plan, build, reopen and maintain an overland track as part of continued recovery work from Cyclone Gabrielle damage. Today the Minister for Conservation, Tama Potaka said: “I have confirmed a short-term fix in time for summer.” In a media release the Minister outlined that New Zealanders will get […]
The following is reproduced from NZTA’s website on tips to make your holiday on the Coromandel a little safer. Summer means trips to the beach, festivals, parties and to BBQs with family and friends. It’s also a busy time on our roads. Look after yourself and your mates so everyone can get to where they’re […]
