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Whitianga Marina Takes Top Honours in National Marina Awards
Whitianga Marina has earned top honours at the 2026 New Zealand Marina Operators Association Awards, taking home both Marina of the Year and Boatyard of the Year in a remarkable achievement for Mercury Bay.
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Oceans Brings Country, Fun, and a Weekend of Music
The Whitianga Oceans Festival once again proved why it has become one of the region’s most anticipated annual events, attracting more than 3,000 people for…
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Are They Having Fun?
Battle of Britain commemorations at Sir Keith Park Memorial Airfield, Thames.
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Ten Coastguard Graduates
Ten Mercury Bay young people have successfully completed the Coastguard Whitianga Cadet Programme, earning their graduation certificates after twelve weeks of challenging training and practical…
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From Little Rippers to Young Adult Community Connections
Whitianga Skate School has wrapped up another outstanding term, with 97 children participating in weekly classes and developing new skills both on and off their…
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Miniature Gauge Railway – A Treat
Operating every Sunday at Victoria Park, this much-loved community attraction continues to bring smiles to visitors of all ages.
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Thames’s Pollen Street Market
A recent visit to the Thames Market provided a colourful reminder of the creativity and innovation found throughout the Coromandel region.
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From Greece to the Coromandel
This November, the Coromandel will host two distinctive retreat experiences designed to help participants step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with…
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Going the distance – Laps At The Lakes
Participants from across the region gathered at Lakes Resort Golf & Country Club in Pāuanui for the second running of Laps At The Lakes, a…
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Wearable Arts @ Tairua Library
Tairua Library is calling on the community to unleash their creativity and take part in an exciting Wearable Arts Fashion Show as part of this…
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Two Coromandel Businesses – Tourism Award Finalists
The Coromandel’s tourism industry is celebrating a significant achievement, with two local operators named finalists in the prestigious 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards.
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Travellers and Locals Love Tairua’s CLOVE TO GO
What began as repeated requests from customers has grown into a successful new venture for the team behind Clove Restaurant and Bar.
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Margaret Guthrie Turns 102!
Few people can claim to have changed the course of a profession, but Dr Margaret Guthrie has done exactly that. Now aged 102 and living in Whitianga, Margaret’s remarkable life story is one of determination, service, and quietly overcoming barriers that stood…
Keep readingWhitianga Esplanade Boat Ramp Dredging Notice
Boaties using the Whitianga Esplanade Boat Ramp are being advised of a temporary closure later this month while essential maintenance dredging is carried out to improve safety and access.
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Apparently, “Attracting and supporting visitors… is not core business for council…”
As the Coromandel prepares for another busy summer season, the discussion around tourism promotion and visitor information has highlighted a broader question: what role should local government play in supporting visitors to the region?
Keep readingCan Local Democracy Rise From the Ashes?
On August 4, Thames-Coromandel councillors voted 7-4 to abandon political autonomy for the Coromandel Peninsula – all to satisfy a rushed Government plan to simplify local government through district council mergers. Although not required to do anything of the sort — and…
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Should AI Have Legal Personhood?
Artificial intelligence is forcing society to confront questions that once belonged in science fiction. Among the most challenging is whether AI systems should ever be granted legal personhood.
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Petition Reaches The Beehive
After months of community support and advocacy, the campaign for a permanent 3D mammography unit in Whitianga has taken a significant step forward with the formal presentation of a petition to Parliament.
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Bev is an action woman
Well-known Whitianga businesswoman Bev Calder is celebrating an impressive milestone: 20 years with Bayleys Real Estate.
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Letters — 22 Sep 2026
Letters to the Editor enable members of the public to express an opinion, about an article or a topic of interest/concern. Please keep them to 200 words or less. They do not reflect the view of the Editor who reserves the right…
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Replacement Pontoon For Pauanui
Good news is on the horizon for Pauanui’s boating community, with Thames-Coromandel District Council confirming that a replacement pontoon for the Royal Billy Point Boat Ramp has officially been ordered and is now being manufactured.
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Community helps set the direction for the Coromandel Peninsula’s future
A long-term vision for the future of the Coromandel Peninsula is beginning to take shape following the approval of key strategic outcomes by Thames-Coromandel District Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee.
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Daylight Saving this Weekend
With daylight saving arriving this weekend, most people will simply adjust their clocks and get on with their day.
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They Bring Energy and Involvement
The recent Whitianga Oceans Festival demonstrated the valuable role major events play in bringing visitors, energy, and economic activity to communities throughout the Coromandel.
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KSAR SAREX 2026
A dedicated team of Kuaotunu Search and Rescue volunteers spent the weekend training for the situations they hope never happen but must always be prepared for.
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Mike’s Minutes
Mike’s latest YouTube recommendations take viewers on three very different journeys through history, culture, and music.
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CILT Artists Cook Up Lunch
A simple air fryer has become a symbol of community generosity and connection for members of the Artists in the Making programme in Whitianga.
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Affordable Food Should Be Within Everyone’s Reach
Access to affordable, nutritious food has become an increasingly important issue for many New Zealand households, and Green Party Coromandel candidate Pamela Grealey believes it is time for significant change.
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Keeping Rates Under Control – But At What Cost?
In this opinion piece, the Mayor examines how councils can respond to proposed government rates caps while still maintaining the roads, water systems, parks, and community facilities that people rely on every day.
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Meth On The Coromandel
Ray van Beynen reflects on recent trends in methamphetamine consumption and the impact they are having across the Waikato region, including communities on the Coromandel Peninsula.
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The Nuts, the Vice, & the Honours Board
Every community group has its traditions, and at the Pauanui Menzshed one of the most cherished is undoubtedly the annual Sheddie of the Year trophy.
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From Teaching to Real Estate
Twenty-five years after moving to Tairua to raise a young family, Philippa Evans has become a familiar and respected figure across the Coromandel.
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