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Thank you to all neighbours who submitted a photo for this competition, what an amazing selection to choose from! Please know that choosing the winners was not easy. Congratulations to...
- David Weir from Nukuhau
- Desmond Downs from Dinsdale
Our team will make contact with the winners, … View moreThank you to all neighbours who submitted a photo for this competition, what an amazing selection to choose from! Please know that choosing the winners was not easy. Congratulations to...
- David Weir from Nukuhau
- Desmond Downs from Dinsdale
Our team will make contact with the winners, and a huge thanks to all those who took part.
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*This competition has now closed* Calling all Waikato neighbours just like YOU! We're challenging locals from the heart of New Zealand to capture a photo that you've taken that defines this beautiful region. Attach your photo in the comments below and you'll be in the draw to win one of two $200 Prezzy® cards.
Get snapping! Entries close on 11th April 2018. T&Cs apply. If you need a hand with uploading your photo to the comments you can contact us here.
Comfort Group offer a range of trusted heat pump brands that you can rely on to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. We supply, install and maintain your heat pump so you can enjoy the benefits all year round. There’s a cosy choice to suit every home with wall, floor, ceiling mount and … View moreComfort Group offer a range of trusted heat pump brands that you can rely on to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. We supply, install and maintain your heat pump so you can enjoy the benefits all year round. There’s a cosy choice to suit every home with wall, floor, ceiling mount and ducted systems.
Heat Pump benefits:
- Low running costs
- Shuts out germs, bacteria & allergens
- High cooling/Heating capacity
- Quiet & discreet
- Improvement of your air quality, ensuring you maintain a healthy environment
- Up to 6 year warranty (varies according to brand and model)
Take advantage of our expert advice – we've been in business since 1996 and our friendly, family operated business can advise you on the best option for your home.
A Whangamata forestry crew were named the top crew for harvesting in 2017 at the Top Spot national f…
Work was the word in Ngatea last week at the P3 careers day - highlighting career opportunities with…
Nineteen young kiwi will be released back into the wild on the Thames Coast this month after being r…
Powerco are working on a number of power cuts throughout the country including one in Coromandel caused by lightning strike which is also affecting surrounding areas.
State Highway 26, Paeroa to Thames, is closed until further notice due to a major fire at a nearby Mill. Please delay your journey… View morePowerco are working on a number of power cuts throughout the country including one in Coromandel caused by lightning strike which is also affecting surrounding areas.
State Highway 26, Paeroa to Thames, is closed until further notice due to a major fire at a nearby Mill. Please delay your journey or use an alternative route. All other roads in our district are open.
Please note if you are travelling out of the district many roads are also closed and it is advised that you avoid travelling if possible.
We have also been notified of the following school closures:
Tairua School
Whenuakite School
Matatoki School
Whenuakite Country Kids
Hikuai School
Pauanui Pre-School
If you’re Māori and 18 or over but didn’t get your Māori Electoral Option pack in the mail, you may not be enrolled to vote. Get in touch now.
Fire crews are fighting a "massive blaze" in the Thames-Coromandel district, on a night emergency se…
Shadow is a young female labrador-mastiff Cross dog who has an awesome personality and is kind and g…
A severe weather warning remains in place for strong winds in the Coromandel from 7pm this evening until 1am tomorrow with severe gale west to southwest winds, gusting up to 120km per hour.
"Heads up from Civil Defence - keep an eye on the high tide at 2.30pm this afternoon, especially for … View moreA severe weather warning remains in place for strong winds in the Coromandel from 7pm this evening until 1am tomorrow with severe gale west to southwest winds, gusting up to 120km per hour.
"Heads up from Civil Defence - keep an eye on the high tide at 2.30pm this afternoon, especially for the coastal communities on the Thames Coast Rd, SH 25, as high winds are expected around the same time," says Garry Towler, our Civil Defence Controller.
"It's also important to stay informed before, during and after emergencies" says Mr Towler. "The more avenues of communication available to you, the better, see below for some we recommend."
The roads are open and we have had no reports of flooding, or power outages, however driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, power lines and unsecured structures. So make sure you tie down any outdoor furniture, trampolines, etc.
Check MetService for the latest weather updates.
Be prepared:
# Torches and fresh batteries
#Ample drinking water and emergency food supplies
#An alternative means of cooking source if power is cut
#If your property is in a low-lying area, check if you need to move items to higher ground.
#Put away loose items and tie down trampolines or anything else that could be blown around in strong winds.
#NZ Civil Defence has prepared the Get Ready, Get Thru website with lots of information about planning for emergencies. If you get ready, then you can get through.
Check MetService for the latest weather forecasts on this weather system.
Red Cross Hazards App - alerts about hazards. Download from the App Store or Google Play.
Local radio - Check stations and frequencies here.
Emergency Mobile Alert - these can be sent to your mobile phone, without needing to download an app or sign up. Check if your phone is capable of receiving them, here
Know your neighbours - phone each other, especially vulnerable people, to check if they're OK.
Waikato Regional Council has set up an online hub for rainfall and flood-related information to help people more easily keep up to date with severe weather events in the region. It can be found at www.waikatoregion.govt.nz....
When you want to spice up your life, these passionate tree croppers have just the plants for you.
The tracks over the Coromandel ranges are looking good for the Surf2Firth bush marathon event on April 14. It's described as the most technically challenging off-road marathon in New Zealand, with 42km, 22km and 14km - who's up for it?
Thames teacher Kaveeta Shiriwastow commutes 180km a day to her job in South Auckland because of housing costs, travelling for three hours each day. What's your commute like?
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I see one of our local cyclists has suggested on the Hauraki Rail Trail's Facebook page that the many cross gates on the rail corridor should be left open when not in actual use, so that cyclists can bypass the dangerous judder bar cattle stops. This was the railtrail authority's … View moreI see one of our local cyclists has suggested on the Hauraki Rail Trail's Facebook page that the many cross gates on the rail corridor should be left open when not in actual use, so that cyclists can bypass the dangerous judder bar cattle stops. This was the railtrail authority's response. One concludes they are not being given access to funds. I quote. "If we crowd funded $75K we could have these cattlestops completely fixed. Worth a thought?" So after the already exorbitant costs to all local ratepayers to install these useless gates and their juxtaposed judder bars there is now need of another $75,000 to fix the fiasco. This was my response to their Facebook page but few will ever read it because such comments tend to get buried by the system. Thus I repeat my forthright comments here. "There are many cattle races on the plains that cross sealed public roads that are four to five times wider than the narrow rail corridor. NONE of them have gates across them. Thus the many cross gates and their dangerous judder bar cattle stops on the rail trail are a complete waste of ratepayer's money (54 between Thames and Paeroa alone). All that is needed is for two hot wires to be run across the corridor when required. Indeed, the cross gates on the rail corridor are an insult to competent farmers but we seem to have few of these alongside the rail corridor. Currently a number of the judder bars have eroded approaches which is making them increasingly dangerous both to our bikes and bodies. Local cycling groups are aware of accidents due directly to the judder bars, some involving broken bones. Furthermore, mothers with babies in cycle carriers have been seen on the Thames section, so there is the potential for a very tragic accident. Promoting the Thames to Paeroa section as family friendly is currently very irresponsible. The current situation reeks of criminal negligence especially as the situation can be fixed quickly and very cheaply. Simply get rid of the cross gates but in the meantime demand that they ALL be left open."
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