Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards, Half-Year Report and more
Published on 20 February 2026
Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards 2026
The Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards are gaining momentum for the big night later this year as we celebrate, in partnership with Hauraki District Councils and businesses from across our two districts, the entrepreneurial spirit of the region.
Excellence deserves strong support, and we’re pleased to now have both a naming sponsor and a media sponsor on board. There are still sponsorship opportunities available (see more below).
Claymark operates the long‑standing Thames Mill and employs over 100 local staff. Known for its innovation and investment in advanced timber technology, the company remains deeply connected to the communities where its people live and work. This strong community focus inspired Claymark to become the naming sponsor of the Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards. The sponsorship reflects their commitment to supporting local businesses, celebrating regional success and talent, and contributing to a thriving local economy.
Coromandel’s CFM, live and local since 2018, has joined the awards as the official media sponsor. With a passion for uplifting local people and businesses, CFM sees the awards as an important platform for inspiring enterprise and showcasing excellence across the Hauraki Plains and Coromandel Peninsula. Through their partnership, they aim to help highlight regional achievements and encourage continued growth and investment.
Together, Claymark and CFM are helping champion the businesses that make the Hauraki‑Coromandel region a vibrant and successful place to live and work.
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Become a sponsor
This biennial event is a chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible businesses that make our region thrive. Celebrating excellence requires backing from equally brilliant businesses. Sponsorship is an excellent way to:
- Gain exposure for your business by applying for an award
- Enjoy a night out with industry leaders
- Support and celebrate fellow businesses in our community
Get in touch now as limited sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Halfway through the financial year is time to check in on how we’re doing in terms of delivering Council services compared to what we committed to do in the Long Term Plan.
Our Council’s Risk and Assurance Committee received the Half Year Report for July-December 2025 in its recent meeting.
The services measured include everyday essentials like maintaining roads, running water services, collecting rubbish, answering your calls and keeping facilities open and working.
Overall, we’re on track in most areas, with some challenges we’re actively working through.
Our half-year report is our check-in point. It tells us whether we’re delivering what we said we would – to the standard and timeframe promised – and where we need to improve.
Pepe Bridge information drop-in session coming up
Construction work to replace Tairua’s ageing one-way Pepe Bridge could begin as early as July, if resource consents are granted in time.
A public information drop-in session will be held at the Tairua Community Hall on Thursday 26 February, 2pm-6pm to update the public on NZTA Waka Kotahi’s upgrade to the bridge.
Plans to build the new bridge in stages will be set out at the drop-in session. The stages involve: building a temporary pedestrian bridge first, removing the existing pedestrian bridge, then building one lane of new vehicle bridge and a shared path on the seaward side of the old bridge, dismantling the old bridge, then building the other half of the new bridge and a footpath.
The bridge is expected to be completed by December 2027.
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Port Jackson Road – Culvert repair works
Repairs are scheduled for a damaged culvert on Port Jackson Road, located north of Colville and south of Waiaro (just north of Otauto Bay) from Monday 23 February, between 7:30am and 5:30pm, for approximately six working days.
What to expect:
- STOP/STOP traffic management will be in place during work hours, with possible delays of up to 50 minutes.
- After hours and during weekends, a priority give‑way system will operate for light vehicles only.
- Access will be maintained for emergency services, residents, and pedestrians throughout the works.
We apologise for any inconvenience. These traffic controls will help ensure the repairs are carried out safely, efficiently, and as quickly as possible.
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