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The Thames-Coromandel Council has placed a sea flood warning on the Richmond Villas retirement village land title in Thames. So how come the Council gave its consent for 73 new apartments on this flood-prone land only a year earlier? The answer is disturbing. The Council relied on a 16-year-old … View moreThe Thames-Coromandel Council has placed a sea flood warning on the Richmond Villas retirement village land title in Thames. So how come the Council gave its consent for 73 new apartments on this flood-prone land only a year earlier? The answer is disturbing. The Council relied on a 16-year-old coastal hazard assessment, ignored strict government policies on coastal hazards and sea level rise guidance, and denied the public a say. The Council also knew the land is subsiding and that this creates a greater flood risk. Read more at- teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Junior doctors at Waikato Hospital and other District Health Boards are striking from 8 am on Tuesday 26 February to 8 am on Thursday 28 February.
Services will be affected as there will be fewer staff on duty.
We will be deferring some appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient … View moreJunior doctors at Waikato Hospital and other District Health Boards are striking from 8 am on Tuesday 26 February to 8 am on Thursday 28 February.
Services will be affected as there will be fewer staff on duty.
We will be deferring some appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics and giving priority to the emergency, intensive care and maternity.
All patients whose operations or clinical appointments are affected by the strike will be notified by telephone. Not all clinics are being deferred, so if you have not been notified please call the service to confirm. If you are unsure please call 0800 276 216.
Please save the hospital Emergency Department for emergencies.
If your illness or injury is not urgent, you may face long delays.
Go to your family doctor or local accident and medical centre
Contact Healthline on 0800 611 611 for advice from a trained professional
Need mental health support and someone to talk to? Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor.
Should the strike notice be lifted, services will resume.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike
Next Sunday 3 March is Children's Day! A time to celebrate the tamariki of New Zealand and put them first. There are lots of family-friendly events on all over Aotearoa to mark the day. Check out what's on in your neighbourhood at www.childrensday.org.nz...
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Thames-Coromandel District Council has registered a Coastal Inundation Hazard Notation on the Richmond Villas Title
Radio New Zealand has reported how in December 2018, TCDC registered a hazard notation on the title of the Richmond Villas retirement village complex. This notation confirms that … View moreThames-Coromandel District Council has registered a Coastal Inundation Hazard Notation on the Richmond Villas Title
Radio New Zealand has reported how in December 2018, TCDC registered a hazard notation on the title of the Richmond Villas retirement village complex. This notation confirms that the site is subject to a natural hazard of coastal inundation (flooding), “because the land is considered to be subject to Inundation, being potential; flooding, overland flow, storm surge, tidal effects, and ponding” Read more at -teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Make some noise over the next two weeks with the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival! Laugh, sing and applaud our performers of local and international talent. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, music or theatre, the Festival has something for you.
Book your tickets now through Ticketek to secure your… View moreMake some noise over the next two weeks with the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival! Laugh, sing and applaud our performers of local and international talent. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, music or theatre, the Festival has something for you.
Book your tickets now through Ticketek to secure your place at one, two or ten of our exciting events, or make the Festival Hub part of your weekly routine and join us between 5-7pm on Wednesday-Sunday for food, drinks, and some live music. We’d love to see you there.
Sally and Bronwyn
Festival Co-Directors
On the evening of 20 December 2018, local community, iwi, and DOC responded to the stranding of a 12.7-metre male humpback whale just south of Kaiaua. This is the first incident of a humpback whale stranding in the Firth of Thames (Ti - kapa Moana) in living memory.
Unfortunately, despite our … View moreOn the evening of 20 December 2018, local community, iwi, and DOC responded to the stranding of a 12.7-metre male humpback whale just south of Kaiaua. This is the first incident of a humpback whale stranding in the Firth of Thames (Ti - kapa Moana) in living memory.
Unfortunately, despite our best efforts the tohora- (whale) passed away before midnight.
Initial reports of a whale calf accompanying the adult were followed up by helicopter flights the next morning where nothing was found. We assume that if there was a calf, it made it safely back to deeper water.
This is a thank you to those who helped and supported this Marine Mammal
Stranding response:
To the ‘initial responders’ who contacted the DOC hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) and along with Nga- ti Paoa, Nga- ti Whanaunga, Nga- ti Hako, Kaiaua Fire and Emergency NZ volunteers and DOC, worked to care for the tohora- through the night while waiting for the next high tide.
To those who provided expert local advice on who has what equipment locally and possible burial sites, the “little barge that could”, those who helped with digging.
To the NZ Coastguard, the “anchor loan” family, NZ Whale Rescue, contractors, cafes, and everyone else.
Kind Regards and thank you all again,
Avi Holzapfel, Operations Manager
On behalf of the team at DOC Hauraki
Whether it's 'beautifying' your town or hosting a free class in your community, perhaps even volunteering or doing a clean-up... there are SO many ways to take part in this month's campaign.
What are you doing to make your neighbourhood even better?
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Requests to conserve water have not been met in Thames and Coromandel Town, and the situation with the water supply is now urgent as supplies are very low.
Both Thames and Coromandel Town are on a total watering ban. This means all use of water outside the house is banned. This includes watering… View moreRequests to conserve water have not been met in Thames and Coromandel Town, and the situation with the water supply is now urgent as supplies are very low.
Both Thames and Coromandel Town are on a total watering ban. This means all use of water outside the house is banned. This includes watering lawns and gardens, washing cars, houses, and decks, filling paddling pools and playing under sprinklers.
Current restrictions:
Coromandel Town – Total watering ban
Thames – Total watering ban
Hikutaia - Conserve water
Puriri - Conserve water
Matatoki - Conserve water
Matarangi - Conserve water
Hahei - Conserve water
Tairua - Conserve water
Pauanui - Conserve water
Onemana - Conserve water
Whangamata - Conserve water
Whitianga – Conserve water
The work you do as an Investigative Intelligence Officer has a direct impact on the security and well-being of New Zealanders, at home and abroad. It takes someone skilled to investigate threats to New Zealand, and whilst you may never have considered a career in intelligence, you could have the … View moreThe work you do as an Investigative Intelligence Officer has a direct impact on the security and well-being of New Zealanders, at home and abroad. It takes someone skilled to investigate threats to New Zealand, and whilst you may never have considered a career in intelligence, you could have the life experience, background and transferable skills to start a career like no other.
If this sounds like you and you have the skills we are looking for, we are keen to hear from you. Apply now!
Applications close 5 pm Sunday, 24 February 2019.
Would you accept the challenge for $1000?
One Auckland daredevil took on a challenge to drive a Lime e-scooter directly into the harbour. With $1000 on the table, he gladly accepted the bet. The video posted to social media shows the shirtless stuntman powering down a wharf and steering straight… View moreWould you accept the challenge for $1000?
One Auckland daredevil took on a challenge to drive a Lime e-scooter directly into the harbour. With $1000 on the table, he gladly accepted the bet. The video posted to social media shows the shirtless stuntman powering down a wharf and steering straight off the edge, plunging into the water metres below.
To read more click here.
"If you’re over 65, attending a local strength and balance class is a great way to meet new people in your community. Better yet, you'll also build your strength and balance to stay steady on your feet. That means you'll be less likely to have a fall, giving you the confidence to … View more"If you’re over 65, attending a local strength and balance class is a great way to meet new people in your community. Better yet, you'll also build your strength and balance to stay steady on your feet. That means you'll be less likely to have a fall, giving you the confidence to stay independent.
Visit livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission."
Mike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.
The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling… View moreMike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.
The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling, with speed, power, poise, balance, daring and high-octane expression by the bucket-load.
MotoFest will run with the same format that was introduced last time around and will again include the popular Kawasaki Trail Ride, Motul Trials Challenge, Star Insurance Bike Show, Alpine Stars Dinner event, Shoei Classic, as well as the national championship superbike racing.
For the first time, ACC’s Shiny Side Up Bike Fest will also be running in conjunction with MotoFest.
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