Tsunami Advisory – Strong and unusual currents expected from midnight

A National Advisory is in place after an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges may affect NZ shores—stay out of the water and away from beaches, harbours, rivers, and estuaries.

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Tsunami Advisory – Strong and unusual currents expected from midnight

Published on 30 July 2025

Coastal areas of New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore. These conditions are dangerous and pose a serious risk to swimmers, surfers, fishers, and anyone in or near the water.

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Election nominations - final week, new water contract, rates rebates

Published on 25 July 2025

Check out our online candidate briefing session if you're thinking of standing for election. Get your nomination in by next Friday. Also in this week's wrap-up of Council news: a new water contract is announced, information on rates rebates, dog registrations are due, and we have project updates and job opportunities.

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Citycare Water awarded Council’s three waters contract

Published on 25 July 2025

Following a very robust and competitive tender process, Citycare Water has been awarded Council’s three waters operations and maintenance contract for a four-year term beginning 1 April 2026.

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TCDC welcomes new Group Manager Corporate Services

Published on 21 July 2025

Our Council welcomed Oonagh Hopkins today to the staff team as our new Group Manager Corporate Services.

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Local elections, water upgrades, dog registrations and more

Published on 18 July 2025

This week we’re calling on local election candidates to get their paperwork in before nominations close. We're also inviting you to upcoming Community Board meetings and info sessions to learn more about what it means to be elected to local government. Meanwhile, stage two of the Thames water main upgrades is underway, and we’re reminding dog owners to register their dogs before late fees kick in.

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Stormwater upgrades, Annual Plan, upcoming events and more

Published on 11 July 2025

This week, we’ve adopted our 2025/26 Annual Plan, confirming key projects, budgets and a 7.7% average rates increase. Work is also starting on stormwater upgrades in Whangamatā, new toilets in Cooks Beach, and there's plenty more happening across the district. Check what’s planned near you and find updates on fees, rates and events.

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Stormwater upgrade set to begin on Hetherington Road, Whangamatā

Published on 11 July 2025

Work is about to begin on a major stormwater upgrade along Hetherington Road in Whangamatā, as part of our Council’s commitment to long-term resilience and infrastructure improvement.

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Extra payment protection for TCDC vendors put in place

Published on 07 July 2025

Thames-Coromandel District Council is now using Eftsure, a platform that helps our Council securely pay the companies that provide us with goods and services.

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Elections: how to stand, where to start, candidate briefings and more

Published on 04 July 2025

In this week's wrap up, we’ve got a video from our Chief Executive Aileen Lawrie explaining how local elections work, plus details on how to enrol in either the Māori or general roll, and info about upcoming candidate sessions. We also share what’s on these school holidays, planting events in Whangamatā, and more.

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Big decision on future water services, Annual Plan adoption, and more

Published on 27 June 2025

This week, we confirm our district’s next steps for water services and the 2025/26 Annual Plan, including key projects and updated rubbish fees. Plus, see how Outward Bound is helping rangatahi prepare for mahi | work, meet our adorable adoptable dogs, celebrate soft plastics success, grab your free Kōpū boat ramp pass before Monday and more.

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Tsunami Advisory – Strong and unusual currents expected from midnight

News & Media

Tsunami Advisory – Strong and unusual currents expected from midnight

Election nominations - final week, new water contract, rates rebates

Citycare Water awarded Council’s three waters contract

TCDC welcomes new Group Manager Corporate Services

Local elections, water upgrades, dog registrations and more

Stormwater upgrades, Annual Plan, upcoming events and more

Stormwater upgrade set to begin on Hetherington Road, Whangamatā

Extra payment protection for TCDC vendors put in place

Elections: how to stand, where to start, candidate briefings and more

Big decision on future water services, Annual Plan adoption, and more

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