Last chance, local businesses - tell us your feedback and be in to win Published on 28 May 2026 If you own or manage a business, we want to hear from you. Our 2026 Business Survey closes this Sunday 31 May. If you haven’t filled it out yet, there’s still time to make your voice count. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Business & Economy
Waikato Aquaculture Forum charts path toward $180 million industry Published on 12 May 2026 Key players from the aquaculture industry, iwi, research organisations and local and central government gathered in Thames last week to map out the future of the sector in the Waikato region. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Thames-Coromandel is back in business and ready for visitors Published on 05 February 2026 All roads are open in the Coromandel ahead of this Waitangi Day long weekend, and hospitality businesses are putting out the welcome mat. “Welcome back this weekend," says Mayor Peter Revell. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Announcements, Business & Economy
Our weekly wrap-up: Discover the new Coromandel Tracks & Trails Guide Published on 12 December 2025 This week we’re celebrating the opening of the upgraded Hāhei Water Treatment Plant. Discover the new Coromandel Tracks and Trails Guide to plan your summer adventures. We’re also calling for local flexibility in upcoming Resource Management Act reforms. Plus, find summer tips, work updates and important Council notices to keep you informed. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up, Media Releases, Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Environment, Improvement Works
TCDC calls for local flexibility in Resource Management Act reform Published on 10 December 2025 “While simplification makes sense, our Council will advocate for flexibility to address local issues and ensure strong community input,” says Councillor Robyn Sinclair, Council's Environment portfolio holder. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment
TCDC's Mayor Revell: 'Future rates rises will be as low as possible' Published on 05 December 2025 Following the central government's announcement of a rates cap proposal, our Mayor Peter Revell has repeated his commitment to reducing rates rises: "We've heard the community - future rates rises will be kept as low as possible." Tagged as: , Media Releases, Business & Economy
TCDC commended for inclusive development Published on 20 November 2025 Our Council has earned a Highly Commended Award for Excellence in Inclusive Development and Wellbeing at this year’s Economic Development NZ Awards for its pivotal role in bringing back the Auckland–Coromandel ferry service. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Business & Economy
District workforce, Te Ariki Tahi wharf upgrade, events fund open Published on 16 August 2024 In our weekly Council news wrap-up, we look at the baseline report into the district's workforce, construction work on the Ariki Tahi Sugarloaf Wharf is set to begin later this year, and our District Events Fund is open for applications - check it all out. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up, Media Releases, Business & Economy
Successful MTFJ placement sets apprentice up for 'life's work' Published on 10 May 2024 A scheme to match unemployed young people with local jobs has been given a resounding endorsement by local employer Fairview Windows & Doors, during a meeting with Mayor Len Salt to meet with an apprentice the company took on through the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Business & Economy
Building community resilience, plus local project and event news Published on 24 April 2024 This week Councillor Rekha Giri-Percival discusses the latest Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee meeting, we share an update to our Coastcare and youth jobs programmes, and details on local Anzac events. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up, Media Releases, Public Notices, Business & Economy, Environment, Improvement Works