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Tuesday,22 Jul 2008

2010 Electoral Review Underway

Tuesday,08 Jul 2008

Gravestones to be temporarily moved

Tuesday,24 Jun 2008

Council approves rates rise

Monday,23 Jun 2008

Blueprint feedback tops 2000

Monday,23 Jun 2008

Mayor thanks well-wishers

Monday,16 Jun 2008

Mayor recovering well

Monday,16 Jun 2008

Jail for illegal property development

Thursday,12 Jun 2008

Mayor temporarily steps down for health reasons

Tuesday,10 Jun 2008

Flood maps altered following feedback

Tuesday,03 Jun 2008

Council News Briefs

Wednesday,21 May 2008

Draft Revenue and Financing Policy approved for consultation

Monday,19 May 2008

Survey sets out ratepayers’ priorities

Friday,16 May 2008

Highlights of the Service Delivery Committee meeting

Wednesday,14 May 2008

Council tackles speed

Thursday,08 May 2008

Council goes bebo

Tuesday,06 May 2008

Beachfront development rules under review

Tuesday,06 May 2008

Council accepts final determination

Tuesday,06 May 2008

It’s been a disappointing day for the Mayor…

Thursday,24 Apr 2008

En-route to more footpaths

Monday,21 Apr 2008

Thames-Coromandel District public loos go ‘eco’

Tuesday,15 Apr 2008

Council decides to lease land to Whangamata Marina Society

Friday,11 Apr 2008

Land swap saves almost $1 million

Friday,11 Apr 2008

News Briefs - Coromandel town water shutdown plus..

Wednesday,09 Apr 2008

Don’t leave town, says Mayor

Monday,07 Apr 2008

Council moves to reduce pokies

Monday,07 Apr 2008

Council wins planning award

Tuesday,01 Apr 2008

NZ Film Archive footage on display at Coromandel Peninsula Blueprint Info Days

Thursday,20 Mar 2008

Calling all budding art groups

Thursday,06 Mar 2008

Consultation begins on proposed land sale

Friday,29 Feb 2008

Your Questions Answered - Draft Annual Plan 2008/09

Thursday,28 Feb 2008

Vetting at the desk for building consents

Thursday,28 Feb 2008

Council decides to consult on land issue

Thursday,21 Feb 2008

Marina society seeks council land

Wednesday,13 Feb 2008

Conserve water where you can

Wednesday,13 Feb 2008

Council approves draft 2008/09 Annual Plan

Thursday,31 Jan 2008

Gambling policy under review

Friday,25 Jan 2008

Total hose and sprinkler ban in Thames

Thursday,24 Jan 2008

Survey under way of district priorities

Thursday,24 Jan 2008

Threatened species helped

Tuesday,22 Jan 2008

Fire puts pressure on water supply

Tuesday,22 Jan 2008

Sewage spill clean-up

Tuesday,22 Jan 2008

Holiday population peaks at around 135,000

Friday,18 Jan 2008

Long-awaited Tairua library under way

Friday,11 Jan 2008

Happiness is...Living on the Coromandel

Friday,11 Jan 2008

Water Restriction Announcements

Monday,07 Jan 2008

Water Restrictions Continue

Friday,04 Jan 2008

Thames-Coromandel District Council contractors working until midnight collecting empties

Friday,28 Dec 2007

Total Hose Ban For Pauanui

Thursday,20 Dec 2007

Council takes a ‘peek’ at holiday population

Wednesday,19 Dec 2007

Council imposes sprinkler ban

Friday,07 Dec 2007

Council Acts on Tairua Boardwalk Bridge

Friday,07 Dec 2007

Council warns of building consent delays

Tuesday,04 Dec 2007

Whangamata Celebrates New-Look Main Street

Tuesday,04 Dec 2007

Treated Wastewater Irrigates Pauanui

Thursday,29 Nov 2007

Tender Awarded For Tairua Library

Wednesday,28 Nov 2007

Trees versus Views

Friday,23 Nov 2007

Purangi Rd upgrade under way

Friday,16 Nov 2007

Building A Bridge For Waiomu

Thursday,15 Nov 2007

New Zealand’s Oldest Arboretum Celebrated

Monday,12 Nov 2007

New system under way for managing activities on reserves

Friday,09 Nov 2007

TCDC Mayor appointed to Local Government NZ national council

Thursday,01 Nov 2007

TCDC Mayor welcomes Court of Appeal decision

Tuesday,30 Oct 2007

Masterplan – Council’s Online Planning Toolkit Goes Live

Sunday,14 Oct 2007

Philippa Barriball re-elected as District Mayor

Thursday,11 Oct 2007

Mountains of mulch - free to a good home!

Thursday,11 Oct 2007

Labour Weekend Rubbish and Recycling

Tuesday,09 Oct 2007

Love The Beach? Have Your Say!

Friday,05 Oct 2007

Voting Update

Friday,05 Oct 2007

new Tairua Library step closer

Monday,01 Oct 2007

$1.47m approved for Pauanui water storage

Thursday,27 Sep 2007

Water main damaged in Whangamata

Thursday,27 Sep 2007

Council environmental initiative to make compost from Tairua-Pauanui wastewater

Wednesday,26 Sep 2007

2007 Community Service Award Winners Announced

Wednesday,19 Sep 2007

More electors enrol to vote

Tuesday,11 Sep 2007

Vigilance Paying Off

Friday,07 Sep 2007

Tairua dune work to protect beachfront properties

Monday,03 Sep 2007

Council pledges support to get Tairua service station up and running as soon as possible

Wednesday,29 Aug 2007

Council welcomes Rates Inquiry report

Tuesday,28 Aug 2007

Labour shortages hit district

Tuesday,21 Aug 2007

Recycling Pays - ‘There’s gold in them there lightbulbs’

Wednesday,15 Aug 2007

Printing errors on rates notices

Friday,27 Jul 2007

Nominations open for local authority elections

Tuesday,24 Jul 2007

Council lifts development moratorium

Tuesday,24 Jul 2007

Whangamata third stage upgrade

Monday,23 Jul 2007

Signs come down at Long Bay and Whangamata

Tuesday,17 Jul 2007

Sewage spill at Whangamata

Monday,16 Jul 2007

Powerco Update: Last few properties to get power today

Thursday,12 Jul 2007

Civil Defence Update: Thames-Coromandel

Thursday,12 Jul 2007

Sewage spills, clean-up continues

Thursday,12 Jul 2007

Mayor praises work of emergency services

Thursday,28 Jun 2007

Council confirms rates rise

Wednesday,27 Jun 2007

Archive centre proposal for Carnegie building passes first hurdle

Tuesday,26 Jun 2007

Water main bursts in Tairua.

Thursday,21 Jun 2007

Parking made easier in Mercury Bay.

Thursday,21 Jun 2007

Council looks at how to protect district’s special landscapes.

Monday,18 Jun 2007

Residents asked for their views in regional progress survey.

Wednesday,13 Jun 2007

Archaeological dig begins at Whangamata.

Tuesday,12 Jun 2007

Community give views on proposed new rules on flooding and coastal erosion.

Monday,11 Jun 2007

William Hall Reserve to get a lot greener.

Friday,01 Jun 2007

Council promised reports on hospital.

Wednesday,23 May 2007

Deadline looming for rates rebates.

Wednesday,16 May 2007

Draft Plan receives widespread feedback

Thursday,10 May 2007

Agreement reached – waste water plant looks back on track.

Thursday,03 May 2007

Council cracks down on building consent applications.

Tuesday,01 May 2007

Appeal against Whangamata plant thrown out.

Thursday,19 Apr 2007

$20 million upgrade for Whitianga.

Friday,13 Apr 2007

Stepping back in time...

Tuesday,10 Apr 2007

Thames-Coromandel District Council seeks feedback.

Monday,02 Apr 2007

Summer water supplies secured.

Friday,30 Mar 2007

District Plan declared "operative in part"

Friday,23 Mar 2007

Massive increase in district valuations.

Wednesday,14 Mar 2007

Early input sought into changing rules.

Thursday,08 Mar 2007

Council seeks feedback on walkway project.

Monday,26 Feb 2007

Temporary Rubbish Bags Distributed.

Wednesday,21 Feb 2007

Wastewater consent appeals a disappointment for TCDC.

Tuesday,20 Feb 2007

Council introducing new Trade Waste Programme.

Tuesday,16 Jan 2007

Water Update - 16 January 2007

Thursday,21 Dec 2006

Community Co-operation Vital for Whangamata Wastewater Survey.

Wednesday,20 Dec 2006

Christmas cracker for Whangamata.

Tuesday,19 Dec 2006

SNAPPED! Capture the Coromandel Photo Competition

Tuesday,12 Dec 2006

Peninsula to benefit from Government Aquaculture fund.

Monday,11 Dec 2006

Census population count shows mixed bag for district.

Thursday,07 Dec 2006

Mercury Bay Service Centre Development Approved.

Thursday,07 Dec 2006

‘Thumbs Up’ to Mercury Bay Museum Funding.

Wednesday,06 Dec 2006

Building consent approvals update.

Friday,01 Dec 2006

Liquor Ban for Coromandel.

Friday,01 Dec 2006

Coastal hazard policies open for submission.

Tuesday,28 Nov 2006

Welcome Kiwis! - TCDC Citizenship Ceremony

Friday,24 Nov 2006

New Lease Policy Recognises Emergency Services and Clubs.

Monday,13 Nov 2006

Council urges more Rates Rebates applicants.

Monday,06 Nov 2006

Coromandel boosts water storage.

Wednesday,01 Nov 2006

Beaches, Ranges and Pohutukawas Get the Nod.

Thursday,26 Oct 2006

Increase in Vandalism Concerns Council.

Thursday,26 Oct 2006

Let the Challenge Begin!

Wednesday,18 Oct 2006

Grade Five Plastics Added to Recycling Collection.

Friday,13 Oct 2006

Work Begins on Wastewater Plants.

Monday,02 Oct 2006

Dedication ceremony for memorial wall.

Friday,29 Sep 2006

Liquor Ban for Whitianga CBD.

Thursday,28 Sep 2006

Study increases flood management knowledge.

Monday,25 Sep 2006

Esplanade rock wall replacement begins.

Friday,22 Sep 2006

Pilot Tree Maintenance Program Commences.

Tuesday,19 Sep 2006

Altered designations sought for wastewater plant land.

Monday,11 Sep 2006

District’s Top Citizens Announced.

Thursday,07 Sep 2006

Whangamata stage two upgrade gets go ahead.

Wednesday,06 Sep 2006

Variation to District Plan approved.

Wednesday,06 Sep 2006

Thames Wastewater Ponds

Monday,04 Sep 2006

Historic Arboretum Gets Makeover.

Monday,04 Sep 2006

Input sought on lease policy.

Wednesday,30 Aug 2006

Wastewater contract awarded.

Thursday,24 Aug 2006

Council adopts coastal hazard policies.

Friday,18 Aug 2006

District-wide tree planting a success.

Thursday,17 Aug 2006

Community Boards calling for grant applications.

Tuesday,08 Aug 2006

Revamped scheme attracts high interest.

Monday,07 Aug 2006

Planning Study for the Kopu to Thames Area.

Wednesday,02 Aug 2006

Powerco queried by Council.

Thursday,27 Jul 2006

Taylor’s Mistake to be rezoned district reserve.

Thursday,27 Jul 2006

Council appoints Steve Ruru as CE.

Thursday,20 Jul 2006

Recycling Poster Competition a Big Success.

Wednesday,19 Jul 2006

July Council meeting transferred to Civic Centre.

Monday,17 Jul 2006

Report recommends Victoria Park tree removal.

Friday,14 Jul 2006

Monk Street development cancelled.

Tuesday,11 Jul 2006

Peak Population study shows numbers down.

Friday,07 Jul 2006

Council Seeks Submissions for Mercury Bay and Whitianga Reserve Management Plans.

Monday,03 Jul 2006

Information Centres funding.

Monday,03 Jul 2006

Council’s 10 year plan adopted.

Wednesday,28 Jun 2006

District Fire Stations Benefit from TCDC and NZFS Teamwork.

Monday,26 Jun 2006

We are prepared for an emergency – but not enough!

Thursday,22 Jun 2006

Council assists rates rebate applicants.

Monday,19 Jun 2006

Community input helps cut rate increase.

Friday,09 Jun 2006

Council on the hunt for District’s two top citizens.

Friday,12 May 2006

1,100 Submitters to LTCCP.

Wednesday,10 May 2006

Thames Pool to Celebrate Major Makeover.

Tuesday,09 May 2006

Strong Building Growth in the Thames-Coromandel District.

Friday,21 Apr 2006

Felling of Whangamata Trees the Best Option.

Thursday,20 Apr 2006

Tourism Demand Subsidy Scheme Results a Disappointment for TCDC.

Monday,10 Apr 2006

TCDC releases 10 year plan.

Thursday,06 Apr 2006

Fulton Hogan withdrawal from wastewater plant tender a disappointment.

Thursday,06 Apr 2006

TCDC and Ngati Hei sign MOU.

Tuesday,04 Apr 2006

Tairua Library Set to go Ahead.

Friday,31 Mar 2006

Council Seeks Submissions for Earthquake Policy.

Monday,27 Mar 2006

Thames-Coromandel District Council seeks feedback.

Thursday,16 Mar 2006

Inflation and capital projects cause increased rates for district.

Friday,10 Mar 2006

Two options preferred for Whangamata wastewater disposal.

Wednesday,08 Mar 2006

Whangamata Marina - an Appalling Decision.

Friday,24 Feb 2006

Tairua Library Project Given the ‘Thumbs Up’ by Community Board

Wednesday,22 Feb 2006

New Environmental Services Group Manager for TCDC.

Wednesday,22 Feb 2006

Kopu Bridge Delay Unacceptable.

Monday,20 Feb 2006

Landscape Assessment Update.

Friday,17 Feb 2006

Bluff Road to Remain Open for Traffic.

Friday,17 Feb 2006

District Plan Review.

Friday,10 Feb 2006

Information sheet on Whangamata wastewater plant.

Friday,10 Feb 2006

TCDC asks Police to investigate leak of public excluded minutes.

Friday,27 Jan 2006

MBCB seeks community input on new Council building.

Tuesday,24 Jan 2006

Muzzling of Menacing Dogs.

Monday,16 Jan 2006

Council developing biosolids strategy.

Wednesday,11 Jan 2006

New District Planning Manager for TCDC.

Friday,23 Dec 2005

Council shortlists plant tenders

Wednesday,21 Dec 2005

Community Plans presented to Council

Monday,19 Dec 2005

Thames-Coromandel District Council Community Outcomes

Friday,16 Dec 2005

TCDC Summer Surveys

Thursday,08 Dec 2005

Launch of New Website

Thursday,01 Dec 2005

Mercury Bay Building

Thursday,17 Nov 2005

Infrastructure Grants

Monday,10 Oct 2005

Landscape Release 2

Wednesday,14 Sep 2005

Harbour Facilities Study

Tuesday,13 Sep 2005

Thames Stormwater

Sunday,04 Sep 2005

Pauanui Flood Issues

Monday,08 Aug 2005

Gumdiggers Culvert

Friday,05 Aug 2005

Whangamata Town Centre Upgrade

Friday,05 Aug 2005

Wastewater Project Managers Appointed

Friday,29 Jul 2005

MOU Ngati Hei and Council

Monday,04 Jul 2005

BERL economic report

Wednesday,29 Jun 2005

Tairua Questionnaire

Wednesday,22 Jun 2005

Landscape Survey Update

Monday,13 Jun 2005

Infrastructure investigation subsidy

Thursday,02 Jun 2005

Community Service Awards

Thursday,26 May 2005

Menacing dogs

Wednesday,25 May 2005

Flood and slip disposal sites

Friday,20 May 2005

Exercise water caution

Thursday,12 May 2005

Annual Plan submissions

Monday,09 May 2005

Water and wastewater subsidy

Monday,09 May 2005

Mercury Bay refuse station

Thursday,21 Apr 2005

New phone system for TCDC

Thursday,21 Apr 2005

Fines for Matarangi RMA breaches

Wednesday,20 Apr 2005

NRB Phone Survey

Monday,18 Apr 2005

Tairua-Pauanui multi-tender

Thursday,14 Apr 2005

Tairua Qs and CPlan

Wednesday,13 Apr 2005

Speed limit bylaw

Friday,01 Apr 2005

Annual plan submissions sought

Tuesday,22 Mar 2005

Pools closure

Friday,18 Mar 2005

New Building Act

Thursday,17 Mar 2005

Tree Masterplans

Friday,18 Feb 2005

TP wastewater consent appeal

Monday,14 Feb 2005

Draft Waikato CDEM Group Plan

Tuesday,01 Feb 2005

Choosing Futures Workshops

Thursday,20 Jan 2005

Thames stormwater contract underway

Monday,17 Jan 2005

Pool closure

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