Whangamata News

22/07/2025

Last Sunday saw the Whangamata Whai Rugby League muster happen down at the Whangamata Rugby club.
What a fantastic turnout it was, on a beautiful day with the enthusiasm turned up as high as the bbq.
Organiser, Daniel Paul did a magnificent job, as did the rest of the volunteers, coaches and parents that were there, and preparing for the 6 week season.
Read all about it in the next issue of Whangamata and Waihi News!

Photos Mark James

17/07/2025

The Waihi Paper Plus and Toyworld store, a long-standing NZ Post retail agency, was recently selected as one of only a few locations nationwide to pilot a new digital customs form for sending overseas. Store owners Stephan and Petra say they’re proud to support the initiative locally.

“We were really excited to be chosen,” says Stephan. “NZ Post even sent a film crew to record the new process in action in our shop, which will be used to help train other stores across the country.”
Read all about it in Whangamata & Waihi News this week !

17/07/2025

Miracle garden - back to former glory

Meeting with the wonderful ladies, Sheryl Parkinson, Rose Barrington, Helen Mackay, and Marian Richards, who volunteer at the Waihi Butterfly garden in Baker Street,Waihi, last week to see the wondrous re -make of the Fairy House by the awesome guys at In Chi- IT Plumbing. Tragically destroyed by vandalism mid April and also needing the wee bridge repaired, new boardwalk creation, paths and planting of beautiful colour, they would love any donations of plants, simply take them down there on a Friday morning, you will find the busy ladies more than appreciative. Its a testimony to volunteerism that the Butterfly garden has been lovingly worked on by local angels!

16/07/2025

Your Whangamata & Waihi News is on its way to all our loyal readers !
Another bumper edition ! Enjoy !

13/07/2025

09/07/2025

Election information sessions on offer this weekend
Nominations for this year’s Local Elections have now opened and this weekend offers the chance
for people to find out exactly what’s involved as an Elected Member.
Thames-Coromandel District Council is hosting a series of Candidate Information Briefing sessions
throughout the district this Saturday and Sunday.
Waikato Regional Council is also holding an election with Councillor positions available.
Anyone considering standing in these elections, or anyone who is simply interested in what’s
involved, are encouraged to come along and hear from our friendly staff and electoral officers from
our Council and the regional council. Session details are below.
The sessions will cover all the expectations, responsibilities and other need-to-know information for
anyone considering running for a seat at Council. There will also be opportunity for questions and
other super helpful information to help go over what’s involved in this year’s election.
Anyone can stand for Council so long as they are a New Zealand Citizen, enrolled as a
Parliamentary elector, and nominated by two electors whose names appear on the electoral roll
within the same area the candidate is standing for.
Positions available at our Council are Mayor, Councillors (including the new Te Tara o Te Ika Māori
ward role) or Community Board Members. Councillor positions are also available at Waikato
Regional Council. Positions at both councils have an important role in representing our
communities
Our Council aims to livestream these sessions, but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged.
The sessions are open to anyone and you do not have to register to attend. Just pop on in.
Nominations for this year’s election opened on Friday 4 July and will close Friday 1 August.
More information can be found on our website tcdc.govt.co.nz/elections.

Saturday 12 July
 Whangamatā, 10am-12pm
Whangamatā TCDC Offices 620 Port Road

 Tairua, 1.30pm-3.30pm
St Francis House, 248 Main Road

08/07/2025

Would anyone have Michael Bartley cell number please? or could he ring me please 021 0232 1661 Jennie

07/07/2025

The super efficient Waihi Athletic Senior A rugby side swept aside Waihou 31-16 to make the 2025 final on Saturday. They built on a handy 16-6 halftime score to lead 24-6 midway through second half and were never headed. Another high quality and focused effort by the Red n Black Army.

Don MacKay _ Waihi News Sports Reporter
Photos - Mark James Community Newspaper Photographer of the Year, Whangamata & Waihi News

03/07/2025

To my wonderful deliverers...I don't expect anyone to deliver newspapers in this weather, it can wait a couple days, my readers don't want wet newspapers either !
Take care out there ! Welcome Winter !
Jennie

03/07/2025

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30/06/2025

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30/06/2025

Te Aroha, Saturday 28th – The Whangamata Year 7 junior rugby team took on Thames in the premier championship final and delivered a dominant performance to secure their third consecutive title, having also won in 2023 and 2024.

The match started with both teams evenly matched, showcasing skill and determination. But in the second half, Whangamata took control, pulling away to claim a convincing win and cement their status as the Thames Valley Year 7 Champions.

The Whangamata Rugby Club's Year 3 White team also capped off an unforgettable season in spectacular style, claiming the 2025 Championship tilt with a win over Tairua.

Read all about it in Whangamata & Waihi News this week!