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Cathy Klouwens
June 19, 2026
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Tairua PEPE STREAM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT NEWS
Community Stories
This article shares project updates for the Tairua Pepe Stream Bridge replacement ...
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Cathy Klouwens
June 20, 2026
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What is Matariki and why is it important?
Event Stories
Matariki is being celebrated on Friday 10 July in 2026. Are you unsure what Matari...
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Community
June 18, 2026
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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 Distric...
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Community
June 15, 2026
Thames Coromandel District Council Region Updates
Council Updates
This article shares a summary of updates for community and business provided by th...
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Community
June 15, 2026
Entries now open for the Hauraki Coromandel businesses awards
Business Stories
Entries and nominations are now open for 2026 Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business...
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Cathy Klouwens
June 15, 2026
Recognising volunteers during National Volunteer week
Community Stories
National Volunteer week 2026 is being held June 14th – 20th and is the largest cel...
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Cathy Klouwens
May 23, 2026
Win a $50 voucher from Basker Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
Competitions
Our mates at Basker are giving you the chance to win one of two $50 vouchers to ex...
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Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Trust
April 15, 2026
Food Waste: The Fridge Reality (and 20 Ways to Waste Less)
Conservation Stories
April 29th is Stop Food Waste Day – a good excuse for a quick, honest check-in to...
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Community
April 02, 2026
Tips for making delicious Hot Cross buns this Easter
Lifestyle Stories
Do you dream of making delicious light Hot Cross Buns every year but just seem to ...
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Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Trust
March 07, 2026
Stronger Together: A New Chapter for Community Reuse in Mercury Bay
Conservation Stories
In late February the Wahi Tukura - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Centre team met w...
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Events
February 12, 2026
Date set for 2026 Whitianga Oceans Festival
Event Stories
Organisers have confirmed that New Zealand’s iconic food and wine festival, the Wh...
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Cathy Klouwens
December 16, 2025
Whitianga Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
Lifestyle Stories
Don’t want to face the hassle or stress of preparing Christmas lunch or dinner, or...
