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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up
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. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up
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. Tagged as: , Weekly wrap-up
Staying the course: your 2025/26 Annual Plan check in Published on 26 June 2025 At yesterday’s meeting our Council adopted the 2025/26 Annual Plan, setting its programme and the rates needed to fund it for the financial year starting 1 July, and confirming that the average district-wide rates increase will be 7.7%, as forecast in the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan (LTP). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local Water Done Well: TCDC approves joint water services organisation Published on 26 June 2025 Thames-Coromandel District Council has voted to join with Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty councils to form a joint water services delivery organisation that will comply with new Government legislation and futureproof these essential services for our community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Buy Local: Backing our businesses | Building our community Published on 23 June 2025 Every time you choose to buy from a local store, dine at a neighbourhood café or hire a local tradie, you’re doing more than just making a purchase – you’re investing in your community. Tagged as: , Economic Development Newsletter