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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 a day filled with music, food, laughter, and coastal atmosphere.
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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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Hooray For Grass Carp, But Long Journey Ridiculous
The long-running campaign to introduce grass carp into the Cooks Beach lakes has reached a significant milestone with Department of Conservation approval now granted for…
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Lifestyle
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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The Unicorns Came To Town
Sometimes the most memorable sights in Whitianga arrive on four hooves… or at least appear to.
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Shine Canine: Where Dogs Get To Be Dogs
Set on several acres of secure, fenced land, Shine Canine provides dogs with ample space to play, socialise, explore, and relax while their owners enjoy…
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Latest Posts
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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Eleven Questions Whangamatā Deserves to Have Answered
An opinion described as a travesty taking place between our local knowledge coupled with expertise, and an intransient and belligerent Thames-based bureaucracy.
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Letters — 15 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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Being Vulnerable Redefined
Drawing on her own experiences, Ananda explores how emotional openness allows us to better understand ourselves, release the weight of past experiences, and build more authentic connections with others.
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Rates Caps, Rail Trail and Pepe Bridge
With Parliament entering its final sitting weeks before the upcoming General Election, several key government initiatives are moving into focus.
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The price of our voice: stand‑alone TCDC
Part 4: Autonomy protects direct local accountability and institutional knowledge, but it is not free. The honest Comparator is a reformed, collaborative TCDC – not today’s organisation frozen in place!
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News from Whitianga Lions Club
The Whitianga Lions Club is embracing a new chapter under recently elected President Mike Christie, while continuing its long tradition of community service and support throughout Mercury Bay.
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Petition to Parliament this Thursday
A significant healthcare campaign supported by communities across the Coromandel Peninsula is set to reach Parliament this week as a petition seeking the establishment of a 3D mammography unit in Whitianga is formally presented in Wellington.
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Councillor Rasmussen – you are correct but not completely
As debate continues over proposed local government amalgamation, Trevor Ammundsen argues that the most important question is not simply whether councils should merge, but what form any new structure should take.
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Mike’s latest YouTube recommendations offer a mix of entertainment, science, and local interest.
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Kauri 2000 Records Placed in Safe Hands
The Kauri 2000 Trust has reached the final chapter of an extraordinary conservation journey by placing its historical records into the care of the Coromandel Heritage Trust.
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What is the Dead Internet Theory?
Artificial intelligence has become a regular part of modern life, helping people draft emails, write reports, search for information, and organise their daily tasks.
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Battle of Britain Commemorations
A significant commemorative project is underway in Thames to recognise the New Zealand airmen who served among “The Few” during the Battle of Britain.
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A mural, an artist, and the story of Whitianga and the Coromandel
A significant piece of Whitianga’s artistic and historical heritage is being brought back to life through a new book by author Coralie Daniels.
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Sewing Bee for ‘Christmas Child’ Shoe Box Project
Community spirit, creativity, and generosity were on display at St Andrew’s Church recently as volunteer sewers gathered to support the Operation Christmas Child appeal.
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Mercury Bay Businesses Confident But Costs Remain a Concern
The Mercury Bay Business Association has taken an important step towards better understanding the needs of the local business community by conducting its first Business Confidence Survey.
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