Councils across New Zealand have been required to consider how they will deliver these services and implement a plan as part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation.
Our Council will now work to establish the in-house business water services delivery unit that's compliant with the legislation as well as continue to implement the delivery of projects needed to achieve regulatory compliance; delivery of the capital projects programme; and the pricing strategy.
The letter from the Secretary for Local Government approving the plan; the approved Water Services Delivery Plan; and background to how our Council got to this point are available on our Council’s Local Water Done Well webpage.
Read more about how we got here
View the plan here
View the letter here
Community Boards’ inaugural meetings
Chairs and deputy-chairs were chosen at this week’s inaugural community board meetings, whose role as a link between communities and Council was emphasised.
The following officeholders were elected:
Coromandel-Colville
Chair: Gavin Jeffcoat
Deputy Chair: Kate James
Mercury Bay
Chair: Richard Shelford-Woodcock
Deputy Chair: Kim Abrahamson
Tairua-Pāuanui
Chair: Warwick Brooks
Deputy Chair: Georgina Bond
Thames
Chair: Adrian Catran
Deputy Chair: Rob Johnston
Whangamatā
Chair: Mark Drury
Deputy Chair: Neil Evans
Read more about Board members here
Mercury Bay Community Board decisions
Mercury Bay Community Board awarded just under $12,000 from its discretionary fund to three community projects and events.
The board voted to fund $520 to the Fairies, Pirates and Princesses Picnic, $5,681 to Ngā Tumanako Trust for the Waitangi Day Community Event (for scaffolding) and $5,190 and $600 to Mercury Bay Business Association to buy street flags and hire equipment for the Whitianga Santa Parade, respectively.
All decisions were carried unanimously except for the funding to Ngā Tumanako Trust in which Community Board members Peter Mackenzie and Rob Davis abstained. In addition, Councillor Flemming Rasmussen declared a conflict of interest over his law firm's membership of the Mercury Bay Business Association and took no part in the discussion and vote on approving funding for the association's street flags or Santa Parade.
The Community Board also appointed board member Rob Davis to the Appointments Panel for the Mercury Bay Sports and Community Hub.
Coromandel-Colville Community Board decision
The board resolved to allocate $5,000 to Coromandel Independent Living Trust to support their food bank.
Our Council, Community Board and Standing Committee meeting agendas, as well as recordings of the meetings and minutes, are all available on our website.
Think pink this November
Keep an eye out for the Breast Cancer Foundation’s pink campervan this November.
The colourful pink van is visiting towns all around the Coromandel, no appointments needed.
Come and have a chat and a cuppa and get expert support on everything from breast checks to understanding mammograms.
Check locations near you
Kūaotunu pedestrian bridge replacement
The small pedestrian bridge at Black Jack Reserve will be closed next week while contractors work to install a like-for-like replacement.
From Monday 17 November to Friday 21 November, heavy machinery and contractors will be operating in the area, so it is important people keep clear of the work site at all times for safety reasons.
People will still be able to access Black Jack Reserve via the roadway.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important upgrade.
SH25A daytime closures
A reminder from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi that SH25A is closed from Kōpū to near Hikuai for two weeks from 10 November, Monday to Saturday 8am-5pm.
Major rebuilding is needed at two steep and narrow locations, that can't be done safely with traffic flowing.
The 8am closure points are at each end of SH25A, at Kōpū and near Hikuai. Any vehicles on SH25A by 8am will get through, although there may be delays.
The highway is open in the evenings after 5pm under stop-go.
The detour using SH25/SH2/SH26 adds about one hour to travel time.
Find out more
Whangamatā bridge closed
Moana Anu Anu Bridge on State Highway 25 south-west of Whangamatā is closed to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, until Tuesday 9 December (weather dependent). The closure runs 24/7.
The detour through Whangamatā will use Mayfair Avenue and Martyn Road, adding only a few minutes to normal journey times.
The closure is so that urgent repairs can take place to the bridge, including a full deck replacement, new safety barriers and resurfacing
Find out more
Matarangi’s new resource recovery drop-off
A new resource recovery container drop-off system for reusable goods starts from Saturday 22 November at the Matarangi Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station.
This is a great way to rehome your house or bach with pre-owned furniture and household items, instead of being disposed at landfill.
It’s similar to initiatives at Tairua and Pāuanui transfer stations (pictured), which are working well.
The drop-off will be open every weekend from Saturday 22 November from 8.30am – 4pm. There will also be extended hours over the summer period that will be communicated soon.
The drop-off system has been made possible by collaboration between our Council, our Solid Waste contractor WM New Zealand, and our key resource recovery partners: The Seagull Centre, Mercury Bay’s Wāhi Tukurua and Coromandel Town's ‘The Goldmine’.
Coromandel Town Transfer Station upgrade
We’re making improvements at our Coromandel Town Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station to make recycling and glass drop-off more effective.
At the moment, glass and recycling materials are placed into open bins and bunkers. We’re now setting up a fully enclosed bin system for both materials, with slots for inserting the accepted material. This new system will protect dry recycling from wet weather and ensure it’s in good shape for recyclability. It’s also a more operationally efficient way to collect and transport the glass recycling. There are similar systems for customers at Matarangi and Pāuanui transfer stations.
Temporary drop-off solutions will be set up starting on Wednesday 19 November. They’ll be in place for 2–3 weeks while necessary work takes place to prepare for the new bins. We expect the permanent bins will arrive on site by mid-December. We appreciate your patience and support until we complete this work.
Matarangi RTS one-day closure
Matarangi Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday 18 November for essential maintenance.
The nearest alternative transfer stations are in Whitianga and Coromandel Town.
Council apologises for any inconvenience.
Check our RTS info
Pick up after your pooch
Always carry a bag and clean up after your dog. It’s the law, keeps our parks and streets clean, and helps everyone enjoy our district.
Not picking up after your dog could result in an infringement.
Our Compliance Officers will also be out across the district helping to keep things safe and friendly for everyone. They’ll even have free dog leads and poo bags on hand for anyone who needs them, so don’t be shy to say hello.
Be a responsible dog owner: learn more about our dog rules in the link below, plus take our dog rules quiz and be in to win a $100 Prezzy Card.
Find out more
Thames Pool closing early this Saturday
Due to a private function Thames Centennial Pool will close at 1pm on Saturday 15 November.
Thank you for your understanding.
LIMs over Christmas
If you want to receive a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) before Christmas, get your application in by:
Applications received after these dates will be delivered after Monday 12 January 2026.
Our normal LIM service resumes on Monday 12 January.
By law, LIMs must be completed within 10 working days, but the period from 20 December to 10 January in any year is excluded from the definition of working days.
For changes to delivery of other services such as building and resource consents over Christmas and New Year, see our Summer Info web page.
Libraries Community Impact Survey
What do you love about your local library? Public Libraries New Zealand’s Community Impact Survey helps public libraries like ours understand what you value about the services and activities we offer.
The survey is open until 5 December.
Complete the survey here
Get ready to experience the Coromandel like never before with Ridge Runner 2025, a trail event that’s more than just a race.
Set on the breathtaking White Star Station in Colville, Ridge Runner invites both walkers and runners to take on rugged climbs, sweeping ridgelines, and views that stretch for miles. Choose from the 24km or 12km options.
Every entry also includes a night’s camping at White Star Station. After crossing the finish line, the adventure keeps going at the Ridge Runner afterparty - with gourmet burgers, live music from Scotty Stone, and a bonfire under the stars.
Our Council is a keen supporter of the Ridge Runner, promoting it as a true Coromandel experience.
Learn more
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