Cyclone Vaianu wrap-up, online town hall, Anzac events and more
Published on 17 April 2026
Standing strong after Vaianu
This week has been a reminder of just how resilient our district is.
Cyclone Vaianu brought a fair bit of disruption, but people moved quickly to keep themselves and their whānau safe. Our community took advantage of almost 20,000 Council-provided sandbags, stocked up on essentials for their go‑bags, checked in on neighbours, and stayed informed.
A big thank you is owed to road crews who worked tirelessly to restore our local road network. With NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi reopening State Highway 25 at Kereta Hill to one lane this morning, there is huge relief around the district.
If your property has been affected by the storm, please contact your insurance company first to discuss making a claim for repairs, damage or the disposal of storm‑related waste. If you have any questions or you’re not insured, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Customer Services team - they’re here to help.
What stood out most this week was the strength of our community response. Marae across the district opened their doors; community‑led centres activated without hesitation, and volunteers stepped straight into action. It was a co-ordinated effort centred on care, connection and readiness.
We want to say a big thank to everyone involved - our Emergency Operations Centre team, community volunteers, iwi and all our partner services. Your teamwork helped our district get through the storm safely and with confidence.
Cyclone Vaianu may have moved on, but the way our community pulled together will stick with us for a long time.
Contact Customer Services with any queries
Online Town Hall: Tough choices for lower rates - Thursday 23 April
We’re taking our Tough Choices for Lower Rates town hall online! Join Mayor Peter Revell and Chief Executive Aileen Lawrie for a live walkthrough of the four proposals aimed at reducing rates rises, followed by a Q&A.
Thursday 23 April
7pm – 8pm
Microsoft teams (link below)
You can join from your computer or phone - no downloads needed. The session will be recorded, and if you can’t make it, the full video will be posted on Monday.
The town hall will start with a short overview of the proposals, then we’ll open the floor to questions using the text-based Q&A function. The Mayor and Chief Executive will answer as many as we can on the night, with any extras added to our website afterwards. To keep things constructive, abusive or off-topic comments won’t be published.
Click here for the link to join at 7pm Thursday
Find out more about the consultation here
Get ahead of dog registration
Dog registration is just around the corner and now is a great time to make sure your details are up to date.
If anything has changed, such as ownership of your dog, your address, your contact details, or if your dog has sadly passed away, please let us know. A quick update now will make the registration process smoother when the time comes.
Keeping your information current also helps us reunite lost dogs with their owners faster or get in touch if there is ever an issue.
You can update your details online anytime or contact our Customer Services team on 07 868 0200 or customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz.
A quick check now will help keep things simple later.
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Commercial Operator Licences
Applications are open until the end of April for our Commercial Operator Licence tender process which grants access to selected operators of food or activity businesses to operate from Council reserves.
A range of sites remain available in areas including 1 in Thames, 4 in Whangamatā, 4 in Pāuanui, 5 in Tairua, 3 in Whitianga, 1 in Matarangi and surrounding coastal reserves. These opportunities are ideal for businesses looking to bring new food offerings or visitor experiences to the Coromandel.
Applications close Thursday 30 April. Submissions will be reviewed in May, applicants notified in June, and licences issued in July.
For more information, visit the Council website
Rangihau Road, Coroglen closure
From Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May from 7am-7pm on weekdays the road will be closed to complete essential slip repair work. Residents will be allowed access throughout the day (with a 15-minute wait while equipment is cleared safely). The road will open to other drivers for 30 minutes from 12 noon to 12.30pm each day.
Find out more
Anzac parades and services
We will be commemorating fallen soldiers and all those who served our country in times of war at parades and services around the district this Anzac Day.
See details of local events here