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Book Launch
Sport & Recreation
Join the Whitianga Mercury Bay Library team for the launch of Whitianga’s Mural, a new book by Coralie Daniels.
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Mercury Bay Library Events
Workshops & Conferences
Weekly events and activities at various times run at the Mercury Bay Library throughout the year and over the school holiday periods. And of course come on in any day they are open to get your favourite books for some excellent reading!
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Mercury Twin Cinema Whitianga Movie Times
Sport & Recreation
Looking for movies times in Whitianga to watch at the cinema this week and weekend? Check out the latest movie session times and trailers at the two big screens at the Mercury Twin Cinemas!
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Coastcare Coromandel Community Dune Planting and Coastal Working Bees
Sport & Recreation
Help protect and restore the beautiful Coromandel coastline. Get involved in one off and regular volunteer coast care activities held throughout the Coromandel Peninsula. From dune planting to community working bees - they're a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Coromandel coast, morning tea and to make new friends!
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Annual Model Show Event
Sport & Recreation
The Mercury Bay Model Railway Club are proud to present their annual model show on the 3rd and 4th October. Bring the family along to view some fantastic models these School Holidays!
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Members of the American Muscle and Custom Car Club Whitianga will be gathering for the start of their monthly "Cars and Coffee Cruse". They'll be meeting and bringing their old and new American cars, trucks and motorcycles. All spectators are welcome to come and meet members, talk cars and check the vehicles before they head off on their monthly cruse. New members are welcome!
Mercury Bay Community Board Meeting
Workshops & Conferences
The Mercury Bay Community Board meets regularly through out the year at the Council buildings in Monk Street, Whitianga.
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Exotic Caulerpa Community Information Forum and Tech Talks
Workshops & Conferences
Initiated by the Hauraki Gulf Forum, this ONLINe hui is an opportunity to share information among Hauraki Gulf communities and operators responding to Exotic Caulerpa infestations and those proactively engaged in surveying for and mitigating against Exotic Caulerpa.
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Community
September 09, 2026
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Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards Finalists Announced
Business Stories
The 2026 Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Award organisers have announced the 26 finalists over 10 business and community categories for this years awards.
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Cathy Klouwens
September 10, 2026
Taken a great picture on the Coromandel? The team at Guthrie Bowron Whitianga have an awesome opportunity for you to get your favourite Coromandel Peninsula photo turned into a stunning wallpaper mural!
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Cathy Klouwens
September 08, 2026
The awesome team at Hot Water Beach Garden Centre team have partnered with All About Whitianga to give away two vouchers to spend in store!
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Cathy Klouwens
August 26, 2026
Tairua PEPE STREAM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT NEWS
Community Stories
This article shares project updates for the Tairua Pepe Stream Bridge replacement project provided by the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. This significant roading project will replace the Pepe Bridge Stream one lane bridge with a two lane bridge to update the roading network infrastructure and to provide better access in and around Tairua and the wider Coromandel Peninsula.
(Image Credit: NZTA Waka Kotahi. Pepe Bridge Project, Tairua, Coromandel Peninsula ).
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Community
August 26, 2026
State Highway 25 and 25A Roading updates – plus local roading network news and announcements
Community Stories
This article shares a summary of updates provided by the Thames Coromandel District Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on State Highway 25 and 25A and the local road network on the Coromandel Peninsula.
(Image Credit: NZTA Waka Kotahi. Pepe Bridge Project, Tairua, Coromandel Peninsula ).
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Community
September 10, 2026
Thames Coromandel District Council Region Updates
Council Updates
This article shares a summary of updates for community and business provided by the Thames Coromandel District Council for the Coromandel Peninsula.
(Image Credit: Thames Coromandel District Council ).
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