Council

Council nominations open

Nominations for former city councillor Clayton Mitchell's seat open today, with the by-election taking place in 12 weeks' time. The electoral office is urging Mount... Read More

Revaluation objections due Dec 24

The Thames Coromandel District council says all locals should now have received their revaluation notices and they have until December 24 to lodge objections. Anyone... Read More

TCDC: harbour project progressing

The concept and resource consent planning for an expanded Sugarloaf Wharf Harbour and has been approved by the Thames Coromandel District Council recently. Concepts... Read More

Sale boosts marine precinct

Tauranga Marine Precinct project has received a boost with the sale of the Holcim Cement site. The $10.4 million project needs the funds from the 16-18 Mirrielees... Read More

Chickens not for the taking

Chickens seen on the side of the road are not free for the taking. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline reported seeing people killing chickens near Wairoa... Read More

Nearly halfway in hearing process

The December 16 hearing on the Thames Coromandel District Council Proposed District Plan will mark the halfway point in the hearing process. Council has recently... Read More

Extra $300k for bridge extension

The Thames Coromandel District Council has approved an extra $300,000 to extend the bridge on the Manaia Rd causeway. It is part of flood mitigation work at Graham's... Read More

Yacht disposal sparks protest

A yachtie attempting to salvage a wrecked concrete-hulled yacht says he can save ratepayers $12,000 - but the regional council is ignoring his offer. The yacht Checkmate... Read More

TCDC annual report released this week

Thames Coromandel District Council have released its 2013/2014 Annual Report, which is now available for public viewing. Highlights include 81 per cent of service... Read More

Reducing natural hazard impact

Tauranga City Council is throwing its support behind a comprehensive national report aimed at reducing the social and economic impact of natural hazards in New Zealand. The... Read More

Five major events to receive funding

The Thames Coromandel District Council have announced five recipients of the second and final round of the 2014 Major Events Fund today. The events receiving funding... Read More

Water take consents due Dec 24

Waikato Regional Council is urging farmers who have not applied for dairy shed water take consents to submit them before December 24. Under council's Variation 6... Read More