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The Thames-Coromandel District is home to over 50 diverse coastal settlements and rural communities, each with its own unique character, needs and expections for the future. The District is serviced by seven main settlements - Thames, Coromandel, Matarangi, Whitianga, Tairua, Pauanui and Whangamata. In addition, there are a large number of smaller settlements located across the District, including those at Cooks Beach, Whangapoua, Port Charles, Te Puru, Tapu and Hikutaia.
WHITIANGA — Hundreds of people attended two open days in Whitianga over Queen’s birthday weekend to discuss plans for a new Eastern Coromandel Tsunami Strategy being developed by Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) and Waikato Regional Council.
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COROMANDEL — Turf renovations begin next Monday.
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THAMES — Parawai School to work with TCDC along Thames foreshore this Thursday Students from Thames' Parawai School will give the stretch of Thames' foreshore from the wharf to Kuranui Bay extra TLC this Thursday.
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COROMANDEL — Road closures planned to repair damage from last storm.
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WHITIANGA — The Mercury Bay Community Board will next Tuesday 22 March receive a briefing on plans for a new Eastern Coromandel Tsunami Strategy, which will initially focus on responding to the risks posed to Whitianga.
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COROMANDEL — Joint submission asks Environment Waikato to justify proposed increases.
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COROMANDEL — District Plan Review Now Underway.
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COROMANDEL — Community Boards to determine suitable areas for legal self-contained freedom camping.
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COROMANDEL — Two-day combined tour to address important multi-agency matters.
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THAMES — A proposed average rates rise forecast of 2.01 per cent has been endorsed by the Thames-Coromandel District Council in its draft work programme for the year ahead.
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COROMANDEL — Single-lane roads vulnerable to further slips.
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COROMANDEL — Crews working hard to clear slips.
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THAMES — Thames' traditional Christmas lights replaced by pohutukawa flags Pohutukawa-themed flags have replaced Thames' main street's dated lighting system, providing a festive lift for the longer summer daylight hours.
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COROMANDEL — Shellfish toxins still found from Tairua through to the Bay of Plenty.
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COROMANDEL — Clean and safe beaches to be monitored daily Coromandel Peninsula bylaws officers will work with the police and fire services over summer to keep beaches and communities safe and clean.
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THAMES — Thames Centennial Pool to begin assessing national pool lifeguard award Coromandel Peninsula residents wanting to become nationally qualified pool lifeguards can now train and be assessed in Thames.
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COROMANDEL — Lockable lids make no difference unless spa pool sides are higher than 1.2 metres Soaking in a hot spa on the deck is a pleasure enjoyed by many, particularly after taking part in strenuous exercise but it's not just as simple as buying a portable spa and plugging it in.
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Callaway book signing gives opportunity for public to view rifles Locals will have their first public opportunity next Wednesday to see the recently re-located collection of 15 Boer War rifles originally gifted to the then Thames Borough Council in 1904.
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COROMANDEL — Visitors and residents can expect an epic summer on the Coromandel Peninsula if the number of event applications already received by the Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) is anything to go by.
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COROMANDEL — If it's more than 400mm deep it probably needs to be fenced Soaring temperatures and the rapidly approaching school holidays have prompted a reminder from Thames-Coromandel District Council that all pool owners need to check that they are conforming with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987.
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COROMANDEL — Condolence books open in TCDC area offices from Monday Mayor Glenn Leach has responded quickly to the Pike River tragedy by expressing his condolences to the families of the 29 men by opening condolence books at all Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) offices.
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COROMANDEL — Elected members and staff of Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) are backing efforts to make the Peninsula's roads safer this summer.
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COROMANDEL — This coming summer's bus services in Mercury Bay and Hahei will be operated by Murphy Busses and Paradise Cabs. Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) and Environment Waikato (EW) awarded the contracts after reviewing proposals from four companies.
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COROMANDEL — Local businesses take opportunity to operate from Coromandel reserves Locals have secured non-exclusive three-year concessions to operate businesses from Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) reserves, subject to Council approval in December.
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COROMANDEL — Trust has until December 13 to provide action plan to meet Council requirements Court action against the Wilderland Trust has been deferred until February next year by agreement between the Trust and the Thames-Coromandel District Council after negotiations between the two parties on Friday.
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COROMANDEL — Award-winning New Zealand author Tessa Duder is to lead free workshops for writers at each of the three District libraries this month.
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COROMANDEL — Photographers in two aeroplanes made the most of Labour weekend's fine weather to update Thames-Coromandel District Council's (TCDC) high resolution aerial photographs of the Coromandel Peninsula's settlements.
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COROMANDEL — Mayor wants robust process to define new role for community Boards Thames-Coromandel District Council is committed to expanding the role of the five community boards on the Coromandel Peninsula but wants to make haste slowly in order to get the process right.
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COROMANDEL — Exciting future seen in finfish farming and other forms of aquaculture currently not allowed New Thames-Coromandel District Councillors have been told in a special briefing at their inaugural Council meeting that aquaculture developments currently being proposed for the Hauraki Gulf offer the potential to dramatically increase jobs and regional GDP.
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COROMANDEL — New planter boxes for Albert St also get the nod.
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COROMANDEL — Council appoints new committees New Thames councillor Peter French has been elected as Deputy Mayor of the Thames-Coromandel District Council.
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COROMANDEL — Hauraki Iwi welcome new team to Council Chambers The newly elected Thames-Coromandel District Council began its three-year term with an inspirational powhiri attended by many Hauraki Iwi leaders.
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WHITIANGA — Fire Service advice is that some buildings are dangerous Thames-Coromandel District Council has lodged court proceedings against the Wilderland Trust following advice from the New Zealand Fire Service that some buildings at 155 Comers Road, Whitianga, are dangerous due to fire hazards and/or the occupancy of the buildings.
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COROMANDEL — Mobility scooter users will receive personal attention from Council's Road Safety Co-ordinator at a safety-themed club meeting in Whitianga the Wednesday after Labour weekend.
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COROMANDEL — Village festivals, lifeguards, first aid, youth projects, a New Year's Eve event and a tsunami early warning system feature among this year's grants allocated by Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) Community Boards.
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COROMANDEL — Individuals and groups developing local creative arts projects across the Coromandel Peninsula can apply for a helping hand with funding from tomorrow.
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WHITIANGA — First fields expected to be ready for daylight play next winter.
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COROMANDEL — Thames Valley Civil Defence urges residents to use Daylight Saving change to update emergency kits.
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COROMANDEL — Last night's Severe Weather watch announced by the Met Service was upgraded to a warning overnight, but winds are expected to gradually ease from this afternoon.
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COROMANDEL — Strong winds uprooted a large Puriri tree on Wednesday, almost bringing the tree down on top of the Edwardian rotunda in Thames' Victoria Park Reserve.
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COROMANDEL — Another fast moving front is forecast to race across the Coromandel Peninsula overnight and tomorrow morning, resulting in a Severe Weather watch announced by the Met Service this afternoon.
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COROMANDEL — Voters will be able to cast their votes in the 2010 local elections from this Saturday.
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COROMANDEL — Battle against environmental invaders taken to beaches in Whitianga and Thames this weekend A war against weeds is being taken to the beaches in Thames and Whitianga this weekend in a joint offensive by Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC), Environment Waikato (EW) and the Department of Conservation (DOC).
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CANTERBURY — Building Inspection and Welfare response team sent to help in Canterbury A building inspection and welfare response team has been sent to Christchurch to help recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake.
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COROMANDEL — South of Kopu to be without water for up to four hours on Monday.
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COROMANDEL — Hearing date and venue still to be set.
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COROMANDEL — Councillors accept hearing panel recommendation to re-zone land at Te Karo Bay and Sailors Grave Road.
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THAMES — National Anthem read aloud in appreciation during Thames-Coromandel District Council Citizenship Ceremony.
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COROMANDEL — Council approves $9,480 toward promotion of NZ Corporate Battle of the Bands.
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COROMANDEL — Conservative plan allows for growth without shutting out additional applications.
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Council decides in favour of further independent commissioners for New Chums hearing.
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COROMANDEL — Thames-Coromandel District Council has publicly notified a resource consent application from Coastal Land Trust Holdings Ltd in respect of a proposed development at New Chums (Wainuiototo) Beach.
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COROMANDEL — Severe weather has caused flooding throughout the Coromandel Peninsula, stopped water supply to some residents in Puriri and Hikutaia and is forecast to worsen in the next 12hrs.
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COROMANDEL — TCDC Libraries host free winter reading programme for children Parents looking for a fun and free activity for children these school holidays can bank on a great range of activities at TCDC libraries.
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COROMANDEL — Occupancy in campgrounds and other commercial accommodation in the Coromandel increased in the last two years, according to the draft Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) summer population survey.
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COROMANDEL — Follow up being undertaken to deal with remaining non-compliant signs Thames-Coromandel District Council is pleased with the level of compliance achieved to date as a result of a signs survey undertaken throughout the District between November 2009 and May 2010.
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COROMANDEL — Rug Up and Read programme warms up for its second Coromandel winter Teen and adult book-lovers are again being tempted to dedicate quality time to reading this winter by a repeat performance of last years Rug Up and Read programme at the Thames-Coromandel District libraries.
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PAEROA — Members of the public are invited to a free methamphetamine and drug awareness presentation in Paeroa tonight.
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COROMANDEL — From today, fire permits will once again be issued in the Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) area, according to the District's Principal Rural Fire Officer, Del Read.
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COROMANDEL — Paeroa to host free public methamphetamine and drug awareness presentation Members of the public are invited to a free methamphetamine and drug awareness presentation in Paeroa in May.
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THAMES — Fifteen Boer War rifles gifted to the people of Thames to be returned to Thames-Coromandel District Council.
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COROMANDEL — Ferry license renewed with reduced winter service.
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WHANGAMATA — Hewlett replaces Sieling on Whangamata Community Board.
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COROMANDEL — Funds approved to fix summer storm damage to Peninsula roads Tararu, Kennedy Bay, Port Charles, Tuateawa and Otamakite roads damaged by summer storms are to receive emergency financing from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) with approval given last week by Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) to provide unbudgeted funding.
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COROMANDEL — As part of its on-going commitment to actively seek public opinion and involvement, the Thames-Coromandel District Council is to conduct a survey of its residents and ratepayers.
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THAMES — Tears of appreciation flow during Thames-Coromandel District Council Citizenship Ceremony.
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COROMANDEL — Equipment to stay in place in case of future need.
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COROMANDEL — The potential for a wood energy industry to boost the local Thames-Coromandel economy will be showcased at an event next month.
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COROMANDEL — While the latest New Zealand General Social Survey shows only 15 per cent of the country to be well prepared for a natural disaster, the level of preparedness in the Thames-Coromandel is far higher, with 55 per cent of residents well prepared for a natural disaster, such as that which hit Haiti and Chile recently.*
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THAMES — Interested parties will be able to see what Thames-Coromandel District Council is proposing for the area between Kopu and Thames when an open day is held in Thames on Tuesday, March 30.
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COROMANDEL — With the district-wide vision for the Coromandel's future agreed after extensive community/iwi feedback, attention now focuses on turning words into action in seven localised areas across the peninsula.
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THAMES — Special day to celebrate Lions Club's gift to Thames' Centennial Pool.
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COROMANDEL — Second year success for Park and Ride concept proves its worth.
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COROMANDEL — Large increases in water consumption have put pressure on some of the Coromandel Peninsula's hot spots and holidaymakers are still being asked to think twice before turning on the tap.
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COROMANDEL — In the first week of the Coromandel Peninsula's total fire ban rural residents were still burning rubbish and putting parts of the peninsula at risk.
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COROMANDEL — Eighteen parking signs and poles have been stolen overnight at Whangapoua and the police have been asked to investigate.
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COROMANDEL — Four 2009-2010 capital works projects deferred by the Thames-Coromandel District Council in November to help cut back next year's projected rate increase will not be reinstated.
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THAMES — Thames Centennial Pool is about to get a new $320,000 wood-fired heating system to replace the current electric heat pumps that have proven to be ineffective in the middle of winter.
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COROMANDEL — Thames-Coromandel District Council has signed off on three options to put before the public on the future ownership of the Waikawau Reserve.
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COROMANDEL — In a classic "turn a problem into an opportunity" scenario Thames-Coromandel District Council is to push for funding to support investigations into how trappers on the Coromandel Peninsula can best feed into a growing market for possum fur/merino wool products.
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COROMANDEL — Thames-Coromandel District Council has offered the Tairua Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA) a contract to open and run the Tairua Campground through until 31 March next year.
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COROMANDEL — Thames-Coromandel District Council is the first of the funding agencies in the Coromandel Blueprint project to officially sign off on the preferred future identified after two years of consultation and research.
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COROMANDEL — New valuations to be posted out December 21 Property values have dropped across the Thames-Coromandel District - by 4.3 per cent overall on capital value and 7.07 per cent on land value - as a result of the triennial revaluation.
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COROMANDEL — Only a handful of Coromandel Peninsula landowners have been adversely affected by the findings of a review of the primary development setbacks for coastal development just completed by the Thames-Coromandel District Council.
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COROMANDEL — .Auditor General says Council did not manage lease arrangements well.
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COROMANDEL — Police, ambulance, and fire are attending at a single car crash on The 309 Rd, Kaimarama, close to the intersection with Tairua-Whitianga Rd.
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WHANGAMATA — Recipients of the 2009 Thames-Coromandel District Council Community Service and Youth Community Awards will be honoured for their service at an award presentation next Tuesday evening.
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THAMES — The Thames War Memorial Civic Centre is under new management from today.
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COROMANDEL — Residents, school and community groups in the peninsula can dispose of their old PCs, computer peripherals, mobile phones and digital cameras at eDay this coming Saturday, 5 September.
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COROMANDEL — Thames-Coromandel District Mayor Philippa Barriball will address around 500 local government officials in Australia this weekend.
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COROMANDEL — Four wards and First Past the Post proposals unchallenged.
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COROMANDEL — What do funky feet, a skate board, gumboot and buttons mean for walking to school? An initiative to get 5-13 year-old school children active to and from school has been taken up in a joint project by the Road Safety Co-ordinator at Thames-Coromandel District Council, Project Energize and Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki with resources supplied by Feet First.
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COROMANDEL — .TCDC's on-line rate payment service is now available by credit card.
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COROMANDEL — Appeal period for Coroglen/Kaimarama transmission line is now open.
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COROMANDEL — The peninsula's wastewater plants and both consulting companies have won a silver award for innovation at the weekend's Innovate New Zealand 2009 Awards of Excellence presentation in Queenstown.
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COROMANDEL — TCDC to visit Tairua and Pauanui to process rates rebates.
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COROMANDEL — Thames-Coromandel Mayor Philippa Barriball has welcomed John Key's announcement this morning of funding to develop the Thames and Hauraki Plains sections of the National Cycleway.
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