Council

Work begins on backstop wall

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says a total of 660 geotextile sandbags will be used to construct the backstop wall at Brophy's Beach in Mercury Bay. Council... Read More

B&B owners angry with rates rise

Coromandel's "bach tax" scrap is back on with B&B owners calling out the council for handing them "diabolical" rates increases that holiday home owners will escape. But... Read More

Water shutdown update

UPDATED: Tauranga City Council have confirmed that the water shutdown on 15th Avenue is "proving more difficult to repair than anticipated". A TCC spokesperson... Read More

Harbour project progressing: TCDC

A move to secure title for reclaimed land at Sugarloaf Wharf (Te Kouma) has been supported by The Thames-Coromandel District Council. During last week's full meeting... Read More

Dog-gone trouble makers

Let's get this straight: Every dog over three months has to be registered. But it's a grudge payment, much like a parking ticket, and owners put up all sorts of... Read More

There’s still time for talk

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has made changes to the proposed draft rules in response to the consultation process in October 2014. Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

TCDC keeps 'sinking lid' approach

The Thames-Coromandel District Council has opted to retain its ‘sinking lid' approach to pokie machines on the Peninsula. Meeting earlier this week council... Read More

Furniture dumped in Waiwawa River

Blatant disregard for the environment has enraged the Tapu-Coroglen Rd community. A sofa bed, two chairs and a hot water cylinder have been dumped at a popular swimming... Read More

Public art talk in Thames tonight

If you have a passion for public art and want to learn more then make sure you head down to Thames' Bella Street Pumphouse tonight. Thames-Coromandel District Council's... Read More

Unsettling outcome for Wharf St bar

The owner of a Wharf Street bar in downtown Tauranga has been told their business isn't good enough to be part of the street's new dining precinct as it is 'not... Read More

TCDC to hold fluoride referendum

A binding referendum on whether to continue adding fluoride to the Thames water supply will go ahead later this year. At its meeting today the Thames-Coromandel... Read More

TCDC district plan hearings closed

Hearings on The Thames-Coromandel District Council's Proposed District Plan have now closed and the hearings panel is in deliberations. District Plans controls the... Read More