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Tourism levy funding, rates questions, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and more

Published on 11 September 2026

This week covers International Visitor Levy distribution and Council’s ongoing advocacy for fairer long-term funding, answers to common rates questions, celebrations for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Transfer Station hours updates, the arrival of Whitianga’s replacement pontoon, progress on the new Whitianga Refuse Transfer Station, and more.

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Preparing for El Niño, understanding rates changes, library events

Published on 04 September 2026

Our Weekly Wrap Up includes advice on how to prepare for El Niño in the lead-up to summer, a myth-busting explainer about rates changes this year, the announcement of Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards finalists, spring events and an enticing programme of activities at our libraries.

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Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business People's Choice Award finalists

Published on 02 September 2026

We are pleased to announce the People's Choice finalists in the 2026 Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards.

Tagged as: , Economic Development Newsletter , Media Releases

Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards finalists

Published on 31 August 2026

We are pleased to announce the finalists in the 2026 Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards.

Tagged as: , Economic Development Newsletter , Media Releases

Long Term Plan progress, pool funding and community updates

Published on 28 August 2026

This week's update includes Council decisions on aquatic facilities and Long Term Plan planning, positive results from the Annual Dog Control Report, updates on rates changes, and updates on community projects including Bluff Road, the Pāuanui skate park and the Whitianga Esplanade redevelopment.

Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up

Grass carp to help protect Cooks Beach stormwater lakes

Published on 28 August 2026

The Department of Conservation has approved a release of grass carp, also known as white amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella), to help manage overabundant native plant growth in the two stormwater lakes at Cooks Beach.

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Remembering Chris Lux, last call for People’s Choice vote & arts funds

Published on 21 August 2026

This week, we remember former Mayor Chris Lux, remind residents that Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards People’s Choice voting and creative communities scheme funding closes soon. We also share updates on Royal Billy Point pontoon, the temporary closure of the Whitianga Wharf pontoon, an update from the Electoral Commission and the latest NZTA State Highway information.

Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up, Media Releases

Local solar power hubs, community boards meet, funding opportunities

Published on 14 August 2026

In our news his week: solar power is installed at emergency community hubs, local funding opportunities, community board round-ups, events and project updates, and ways to get involved across the district.

Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up

Solar Power Strengthens Thames-Coromandel Emergency Hubs

Published on 13 August 2026

Key buildings throughout the Coromandel Peninsula are being fitted with solar panels and battery storage as part of an initiative to strengthen community resilience during emergencies.

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Council welcomes High Court decision following serious dog attack

Published on 07 August 2026

Thames-Coromandel District Council welcomes the High Court's decision to dismiss an appeal against convictions arising from a serious dog attack in Tairua. The High Court upheld the original findings of the District Court and dismissed the appeal.

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Latest News

Tourism levy funding, rates questions, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and more

Preparing for El Niño, understanding rates changes, library events

Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business People's Choice Award finalists

Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards finalists

Long Term Plan progress, pool funding and community updates

Grass carp to help protect Cooks Beach stormwater lakes

Remembering Chris Lux, last call for People’s Choice vote & arts funds

Local solar power hubs, community boards meet, funding opportunities

Solar Power Strengthens Thames-Coromandel Emergency Hubs

Council welcomes High Court decision following serious dog attack

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