Local elections, water upgrades, dog registrations and more
Published on 18 July 2025
Find out who's running in this year’s elections
We now have a web page showing who’s running for Mayor, Councillor, or Community Board this election. This is updated weekly at tcdc.govt.nz/elections.
Remember, if you’ve publicly announced you're standing but haven’t submitted your nomination paperwork, you won’t appear on the list — and you won’t be in the running - so get your skates on.
See who's in the running
Still time to stand
There's still time for people to stand for their communities by stepping up as a candidate in this year's elections.
Nominations close on Friday 1 August.
People can submit nominations either online (via the link below) or in person anytime during office hours of our Council service centres in Thames, Coromandel Town, Whitianga and Whangamatā.
Not sure about what's involved or want to find out more? Over the next couple of weeks, our Community Boards will be meeting.
People are welcome to come and watch democracy in action at these meetings, listed below, and our friendly team will also be available outside of these meetings for anyone who might have questions about the elections, need help with nomination forms or who may want to find out more about what the responsibilities and obligations of an Elected Member really are.
Our Council is also hosting an online information session with our Local Election experts on hand to answer any questions and explain the roles up for grabs. People can access details of this via our events segment at tcdc.govt.nz/localelectionevents.
This year’s elections spark an opportunity for people to make positive change for our district and the places that matter most to us. We love our Thames-Coromandel District, the diverse communities it holds and the incredible people we share it with.
Standing for Council is about looking after our district and making it an amazing place not just for us but for our future generations. Our communities are at the heart of what we do.
Thames-Coromandel needs leaders to shape the future of our district. They could be anyone – your neighbour, your friend, your whānau, even you!
Community Board meeting details
- 10am, 21 July – Tairua-Pāuanui Community Board meeting, Pāuanui Community Hub 23 Centreway
- 10am, 22 July – Whangamatā Community Board meeting, Whangamatā Service Centre, 620 Port Road
- 10am, 23 July – Thames Community Board meeting, Thames Service Centre, 515 Mackay Street
- 9am, 29 July – Coromandel-Colville Community Board meeting, Coromandel Town Service Centre, 355 Kapanga Road
- 9am, 30 July – Mercury Bay Community Board meeting, Mercury Bay Service Centre, 10 Monk Street
Enter your nomination online here: Election Services Portal - ESP
Find out more about the TCDC election here: Local Elections 2025 | TCDC
Got questions? Email us at elections@tcdc.govt.nz
TCDC commended for ‘significant efforts’
Thames-Coromandel District Council has been commended for outstanding efforts in its oversight of local eateries and keeping people safe.
New Zealand Food Safety Director of Food Risk Management Jenny Bishop wrote to our Council to acknowledge the work our regulatory team have done to ensure our 322 local eateries and their kitchen practices were safe and adhered to good hygiene standards.
Bishop wrote to commend the "significant efforts" made to ensure New Zealand had a robust and trusted food safety system.
Thames water main upgrades
We’re upgrading drinking water pipelines in Thames to meet Council standards and ensure a safe, reliable supply for the future.
We’ve been busy on Parawai Road, and next up is Pollen Street (between Grey St and Willoughby St) from Monday 21 July.
There may be short-term water supply disruptions during the project, but we’ll do our best to minimise these and give you advance notice. A temporary water supply will be provided if needed.
We’ll keep you updated if anything changes and appreciate your patience and understanding while we carry out this work.
Find out more
Upcoming road closures
Essential maintenance work is required to ensure the safety and usability of our roads. This involves a full road closure to vehicles and pedestrians. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this important work.
Ohui Road, Opoutere - At the intersection of Ohui Road and Wahitapu Lane (see map below) on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July, from 8:30am to 4:00pm each day (weather permitting).
Boat Harbour Road, Tairua – Tuesday 22 July from 8:30am to 4:00pm (weather permitting). See map below for details.
Rates online
You can now check out your rates for 2025/6 and pay online.
Find out more
Comics Plus® arrives at our District Libraries
Exciting news! Our library members now have access to Comics Plus®.
With Comics Plus®, readers have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, wait lists, or monthly borrowing limits!
Download the Comics Plus app from your app store. You'll need your library card number and password to log in.
Don’t have a TCDC Libraries card? No worries! It’s free and easy to sign up online, and you can start using Comic Plus straight away. Find out more on our website.
Join the library
Reminder: Hetherington Road, Whangamatā road works
The Hetherington Road stormwater reticulation upgrade construction work is scheduled to begin on Monday 21 July and expected to be completed by the end of November 2025.
Find out more
Te Kooti Whenua Māori information seminars
Learn how to navigate the Māori Land Court process, complete applications, and understand trusts with Pae Manawa Maria Graham.
Seminar Dates & Topics:
25 July: Ahu Whenua Trust Setup & Trustee Duties
26 September: Trust Applications & Trustee Duties
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Council Chambers, TCDC, 515 Mackay Street, Thames
Book your spot
Email: frank.thorne@tcdc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 868 0336
Or email: waikakara.teopaipa@tcdc.govt.nz
Red-gister now!
Don't leave it till the last minute! Only 2 weeks left to register your dog before the late penalty kicks in after 31 July.
Head to tcdc.govt.nz/dogs, or visit one of our offices in Coromandel Town, Thames, Whitianga and Whangamatā.
Note: If you’re having problems registering on your cell phone, please try again using a PC or laptop. We’ve got our computer company working on solving the problem. Thanks for your patience.
Whangamatā estuary all clear
Following the clean-up and monitoring of Moana Anuanu estuary after contamination by treated wastewater earlier this month, swimming, fishing and seafood gathering can now resume.
Rally of Coromandel is back
The Rally of Coromandel returns as part of the New Zealand Rally Championship, with racing on Saturday 23 August and a street party kicking off festivities on Friday evening in Whitianga.
Community groups and fundraisers keen to run food stalls at the event can email Kirstin.Scarrott@tcdc.govt.nz. There will be no cost to attend the event.
Find out more
Calling all artist for this year's Artbeat Spring Festival
If you’re an artist or event organiser, make your mark this year and enter your event into this year's Artbeat Spring Festival! It’s easy and free. Just click on the link below and follow the prompts.
Careful... your heart might end up Taken
The dog pictured above is named "Taken", a beautiful male Huntaway-cross. Taken is a very sweet and playful fella, and we think he would make a wonderful family pet.
Adopt taken today
Opportunities at our Council
We offer a diverse range of career opportunities.
Our current job vacancies are:
If you are interested in working for us and there are no current vacancies that fit your skill set and knowledge, please head to our website and register an expression of interest.
