Coromandel New Zealand News Center
Phil Goff wants government to stop building on Coromandel beach
September 4, 2010Labour leader Phil Goff has joined a chorus of calls to stop development on one of New Zealand's most pristine beaches
Coastal gems urgently need greater protection
September 4, 2010"The current public furore over development at New Chums beach, on the Coromandel Peninsula, brings into sharp focus the need for greater national direction on coastal development," said EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart today
Cloudy, warm, and extremely wet
September 4, 2010• Rainfall: Extremely wet for most North Island regions, as well as the north and east of the South Island. Double normal August rainfall for Kaitaia, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and eastern Otago. • Sunshine: Very cloudy for the North Island, as well as inland and eastern South Island.
New Chums application draws 989 submissions
September 4, 2010Nearly 1000 submissions (989) were received by the closing date for a proposed development at New Chums (Wainuiototo) Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Month of August wetter, cloudier, warmer than average
September 4, 2010August was extremely wet and cloudy but warmer than average for most of the country, National Climate Summary figures show
Anglican Diocese of Auckland annual Synod
September 4, 2010The Anglican Diocese of Auckland annual Synod begins at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell this evening. The gathering will address issues that affect everyday lives across society as well as topics of church governance.
Water shutdown south of Kopu for new roundabout
September 4, 2010Areas south of Kopu will be without water from 10 am on Monday (6 September) for about four hours.
JUNIOR MINING
September 4, 2010New Zealand's mineral exploration hopes gained a shot in the arm with further promise being shown in the epithermal belt at the base of the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island.
Thames-Coromandel Mayoral race now down to five
September 4, 2010With Murray McLean's withdrawal from the Mayoral race this week, five Mayoral candidates remain in the upcoming local government elections to be held on Saturday 9 October 2010.
Working to overcome Whitianga odour issues
September 4, 2010Thames-Coromandel District Council has been actively trying to overcome odour issues that have been an intermittent problem at the new Whitianga Waste Water Treatment Plant and hope that recent initiatives will bring them to an end.
