Final week to enter the Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards Published on 25 July 2026 The clock is ticking, with entries and nominations closing on Friday 31 July. Don't miss your chance to put your business in the spotlight and celebrate the people, innovation and achievements that make the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki districts a thriving place to live, work and do business. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Imagine the Coromandel in 30+ years, plus other chances to kōrero Published on 24 July 2026 Imagine Coromandel Peninsula is the name of our community engagement on what the district could be like in 30+ years - get involved with one of our feedback opportunities. Plus, other chances to have your say on Tairua coastal protection, state highway speed limits, the Hauraki Rail Trail, and community sports facilities and partnership possibilities. Plus, project updates and rates rebates. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up, Media Releases
Tairua coastal protection survey Published on 20 July 2026 We’re asking residents, ratepayers, property owners and business operators from Sailors Grave, Tairua town down to Pāuanui and Hikuai to take part in a survey to inform future decisions about potential coastal protection options to protect communities around Tairua against severe weather. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local government reform results so far, kōrero with us, rates rebates Published on 17 July 2026 Feedback on local government reform favours an East Waikato option including Hauraki, Matamata-Piako and South Waikato. We’re inviting your views on the peninsula in 30 years’ time in our spatial plan kōrero. Community input is also sought on the impact of severe weather on Tairua. Rates rebate application support sessions are on offer. We also direct you to information about bird flu. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up
Don't miss your chance to enter the Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards Published on 17 July 2026 With only two weeks left until entries and nominations close on Friday 31 July, now is the time to showcase your business and celebrate the achievements that make Hauraki-Coromandel such a vibrant place to live, work and do business. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Help us shape the future of the Coromandel Peninsula Published on 15 July 2026 Thames-Coromandel District Council is asking people across the district to imagine the Coromandel Peninsula in 30+ years’ time and share their views on what it should look like. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Work continues to repair Whangamatā lightning damage Published on 13 July 2026 Over the next two weeks people in Whangamatā may notice teams working to repair streetlights damaged during a recent lightning storm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Marking Matariki, thinking ahead on local government Published on 09 July 2026 This week we mark Matariki around the district. We ask you to take a few minutes to reflect on the district's options for the future of local government and complete our survey. SH25 Pepe Stream temporary pedestrian bridge opens in Tairua. Variable Speed Limit signs outside local schools have been installed. And a public meeting on the effects of extreme weather around Tairua is on next week. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up
Rates and fees & charges set, local government reform public briefings Published on 03 July 2026 This week, Council adopted tough but necessary decisions to help keep rates lower while balancing fairness, costs and service delivery. Find out about upcoming local government reform public briefings, Matariki weekend service information, the new online boat ramp launch system, roading and library updates, business and creative sector news, dog registration reminders, building updates and more. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up
Local government reform feedback, dog registration, new water plant Published on 26 June 2026 Stay up to date with the latest Council decisions and community updates, including Mayor Revell's call for feedback on local government reforms, the Conservation Amendment Bill, dog registration deadlines, new boat ramp system, and the new water treatment plant in Matarangi. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up