Read more about the article Cathedral Cove closed
DOC has announced the work it will undertake to determine viable, safe and resilient long-term solutions for visitor access and experience at Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove. FILE PHOTO

Cathedral Cove closed

Cathedral Cove has been closed to the public due to an ongoing landslip and rockfall risk. Department of Conservation Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly said a large landslip occurred at the…

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Read more about the article Incoming cyclone prompts State of Emergency extension
Cyclone Gabrielle is due to arrive on Monday delivering heavy rain, storm surges and severe gale force winds. Photo: SUPPLIED

Incoming cyclone prompts State of Emergency extension

Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) has extended the district-wide State of Emergency for a further seven days in response to the incoming Cyclone Gabrielle. Mayor Len Salt signed the declaration this morning…

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Read more about the article Deputy mayor feared damage before storm
TCDC deputy mayor Terry Walker raised concerns about council’s permanent reinstatement of its infrastructure at a recent meeting. FILE PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

Deputy mayor feared damage before storm

Even before the Auckland Anniversary storm that saw the collapse of the Kōpū-Hikuai Rd, Thames-Coromandel’s councillors were concerned about how the constant battering of rain could affect the district’s infrastructure.…

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