The Coromandel Informer

The Coromandel Informer Connecting and celebrating the people, places, events and history across the Coromandel
Peninsula and including the Hauraki region, based in Whitianga.

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Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations. A World Heritag...
23/07/2024

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations. A World Heritage site is an area or structure recognised as being of outstanding international importance for its cultural, historical, natural or scientific significance.

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations.

This project was announced on Saturday, 20 July, 2024  by the Minister of Transport, Simeon Brown when visiting Thames a...
23/07/2024

This project was announced on Saturday, 20 July, 2024 by the Minister of Transport, Simeon Brown when visiting Thames and meeting with local MP Scott Simpson and David Speirs.

This project was announced on Saturday, 20 July, 2024 by the Minister of Transport, Simeon Brown when visiting Thames and meeting with local MP Scott Simpson and David Speirs, Director Regional Relationships Waikato/Bay of Plentyat Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

At 6.30pm on Wednesday, 10 July, a vehicle ploughed into the wall of a property on Coghill Street Whitianga.  To achieve...
23/07/2024

At 6.30pm on Wednesday, 10 July, a vehicle ploughed into the wall of a property on Coghill Street Whitianga. To achieve this devastating impact, the vehicle had to cross the footpath.

At 6.30pm on Wednesday, 10 July, a vehicle ploughed into the wall of a property on Coghill Street Whitianga. To achieve this devastating impact, the vehicle had to cross the footpath. It is unlikely that this was a parking error.

Excellent cabaret songs, local talent of a very high calibre, weeks of rehearsing music, singing and dance, every techni...
23/07/2024

Excellent cabaret songs, local talent of a very high calibre, weeks of rehearsing music, singing and dance, every technical detail scoured over for it to be smooth and tight, tables full of people – dining, enjoying a drink and delighted with every aspect of the show, free entry for all.

It’s not just about the food and drinks and about creating unforgettable memories, but it’s also supporting the wider Wh...
23/07/2024

It’s not just about the food and drinks and about creating unforgettable memories, but it’s also supporting the wider Whitianga community. The Whitianga Oceans Festival in the heart of the Coromandel, is an event for everyone.

It’s not just about the food and drinks and about creating unforgettable memories, but it’s also supporting the wider Whitianga community. The Whitianga Oceans Festival in the heart of the Coromandel, is an event for everyone. Get your ticket today – encourage a group to come with you. It is o...

Thermal is that which sets us apart from other villages/towns in New Zealand. We need to shout out this story to bring u...
22/07/2024

Thermal is that which sets us apart from other villages/towns in New Zealand. We need to shout out this story to bring untold numbers of tourists to enjoy the essence of who we are and what we offer.

The smallest column is the one on the left – THERMAL, but it is that which sets us apart from other villages/towns in New Zealand. That is the key to every other offering we have listed in the other two columns under Ocean and Village.

New Vehicle registrations in 2024 continue to spiral downwards at an alarming rate with the month of June recording the ...
18/07/2024

New Vehicle registrations in 2024 continue to spiral downwards at an alarming rate with the month of June recording the lowest sales for that month in over a decade.

Upcoming entertainment around the Coromandel!
18/07/2024

Upcoming entertainment around the Coromandel!

Upcoming entertainment around the Coromandel

It might be winter and a bit cooler here on the Coromandel but the political year has been as hot as ever with the Gover...
18/07/2024

It might be winter and a bit cooler here on the Coromandel but the political year has been as hot as ever with the Government going full steam ahead implementing the policies announced in the Budget.

Most of us would prefer the government, no matter what its colour(s), to do well for the country. Here are a few suggest...
18/07/2024

Most of us would prefer the government, no matter what its colour(s), to do well for the country. Here are a few suggestions for the present coalition which may prove helpful.

We often stay with good friends who live north of Melbourne. A while back, after making do for years, our friends instal...
18/07/2024

We often stay with good friends who live north of Melbourne. A while back, after making do for years, our friends installed a dream kitchen. The master of the kitchen, in this case, the wife, gave us the tour – beautiful, functional, gleaming black and gold bench tops, with the latest mod cons including a huge gas and electric stove.

We often stay with good friends who live north of Melbourne. A while back, after making do for years, our friends installed a dream kitchen. The master of the kitchen, in this case, the wife, gave us the tour - beautiful, functional, gleaming black and gold bench tops, with the latest mod cons inclu...

It’s not been very quiet at Tairua Library during these school holidays – in fact it’s been packed with happy children m...
17/07/2024

It’s not been very quiet at Tairua Library during these school holidays – in fact it’s been packed with happy children making slime, ‘launching’ marshmallows and lots of other fun things as part of the Winter School Holiday Programme.

Winter is upon us, and these cool days are an incentive to curl up indoors with a book, tablet or eReader.
17/07/2024

Winter is upon us, and these cool days are an incentive to curl up indoors with a book, tablet or eReader.

Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Chinese Martial Art known for its devastating effectiveness and is now officially being taught at...
17/07/2024

Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Chinese Martial Art known for its devastating effectiveness and is now officially being taught at the it is described by Sigung Chu Shong Tin (Grandmaster – Man’s disciple) as “Genuine Old School Hardcore Kung’

Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Chinese Martial Art known for its devastating effectiveness and is now officially being taught at the it is described by Sigung Chu Shong Tin (Grandmaster - Man’s disciple) as “Genuine Old School Hardcore Kung’

A few weeks ago, I wrote about our political landscape evolving into clear left and right factions with minor parties pr...
17/07/2024

A few weeks ago, I wrote about our political landscape evolving into clear left and right factions with minor parties providing the flavouring for any government that is formed from this landscape.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about our political landscape evolving into clear left and right factions with minor parties providing the flavouring for any government that is formed from this landscape. The minor parties will no longer “cross the floor” so to speak. NZ First will no longer back a Lab...

Taking the opportunity to improve their acting skills were a group of local enthusiasts attending well known actor Mark ...
17/07/2024

Taking the opportunity to improve their acting skills were a group of local enthusiasts attending well known actor Mark Wright’s drama workshop, held at Mercury Bay Area School on 7 July.

"I was on my way to work and took this attached photo from the Whitianga wharf at around 3.40am" from Wynand.Three cars ...
17/07/2024

"I was on my way to work and took this attached photo from the Whitianga wharf at around 3.40am" from Wynand.
Three cars burnt out at Ferry Landing.

Rescue Helicopter to the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki districts last month were eight more than for the same month l...
16/07/2024

Rescue Helicopter to the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki districts last month were eight more than for the same month last year.

During the first week of the school holidays, my father and I travelled to Wellington to visit Te Papa. Luckily, we were...
16/07/2024

During the first week of the school holidays, my father and I travelled to Wellington to visit Te Papa. Luckily, we were able to stay with family and so we stayed for several days and went to a number of places.

In 1983, The United Nations, formed a special committee chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Norwegian Prime Ministe...
16/07/2024

In 1983, The United Nations, formed a special committee chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Norwegian Prime Minister. That special committee was called the World Commission of Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission).

RURAL LIFE COUNTS - In 1983, The United Nations, formed a special committee chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Norwegian Prime Minister. That special committee was called the World Commission of Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission).

Reopening the walking track at Cathedral Cove will be a significant boost for the entire Coromandel Peninsula, says Nati...
16/07/2024

Reopening the walking track at Cathedral Cove will be a significant boost for the entire Coromandel Peninsula, says National MP for Coromandel Scott Simpson.

Trains, planes, boats, ships, Lego, miniature houses, matchbox toys, porcelain dolls, mini scenes, were all there at the...
16/07/2024

Trains, planes, boats, ships, Lego, miniature houses, matchbox toys, porcelain dolls, mini scenes, were all there at the seventh Whitianga Modellers Club Exhibition in Whitianga Town Hall the first weekend in July.

We’ve been named a finalist in the Best Sustainability Initiative 2024 category in the 2024 New Zealand Event Awards!
16/07/2024

We’ve been named a finalist in the Best Sustainability Initiative 2024 category in the 2024 New Zealand Event Awards!

Those people fortunate enough to purchase tickets to the Bizarre Auction, were treated to an amazing Sunday afternoon of...
16/07/2024

Those people fortunate enough to purchase tickets to the Bizarre Auction, were treated to an amazing Sunday afternoon of laughs, bargains and fun.

The Informer paid a visit to a lake and dam construction that is part of the south-east Queensland landscape called Wive...
15/07/2024

The Informer paid a visit to a lake and dam construction that is part of the south-east Queensland landscape called Wivenhoe Dam. This visit was about family, but because the themes of water supply, water treatment and paying for water are crucial to the future of the development of Coromandel Peninsula; thinking about comparisons and opportunities for our local context were foremost.

The Informer paid a visit to a lake and dam construction that is part of the south-east Queensland landscape called Wivenhoe Dam. This visit was about family, but because the themes of water supply, water treatment and paying for water are crucial to the future of the development of Coromandel Penin...

14/07/2024

I made this video for my own facebook as a way of saying hi from Australia But now I share it as Editor of The Informer it has brought interesting comments about the future.

Representatives from Mercury Bay Medical Centre, Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki, and Whitianga Social Services realise that...
11/07/2024

Representatives from Mercury Bay Medical Centre, Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki, and Whitianga Social Services realise that nearly 35% of Whitianga and its surrounding areas are over the age of 65.

Recently, Grey Power Federation New Zealand held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Wellington, a gathering that showca...
11/07/2024

Recently, Grey Power Federation New Zealand held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Wellington, a gathering that showcased the organization’s ongoing commitment to addressing the issues that matter most to older New Zealanders.

“Grey Power Shaping a Better Future for New Zealand’s Elderly”

A recent edition of the Informer featured the opening of the Kopu Marine and Business Precinct, featuring pier and launc...
11/07/2024

A recent edition of the Informer featured the opening of the Kopu Marine and Business Precinct, featuring pier and launching ramps as well as land-based areas for business operations.

Arecent edition of the Informer featured the opening of the Kopu Marine and Business Precinct, featuring pier and launching ramps as well as land-based areas for business operations. This has got to be a positive move for the Thames region, which makes you wonder how much Hauraki contributed towards...

“Free Legal Aid is here for you. Let me find you someone”.
11/07/2024

“Free Legal Aid is here for you. Let me find you someone”.

"Free Legal Aid is here for you. Let me find you someone”.

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