Hauraki-Coromandel Post

18/09/2025

📸 Whangamatā’s Jane Mabbott is back with her 4th annual calendar — this year dedicated to her late son, who “loved life, loved Whangamatā and all its glory.” 💙

$1500 from sales will go to charity, with each month showcasing Jane’s stunning landscapes of our coastal paradise. 🌊🌿🌅

To order or enquire: 📞 +64 27 229 3816 | Facebook: Jane Mabbott Photography

Discover Jane Mabbott's stunning Whangamatā calendar, dedicated to her late son, capturing the beauty of Coromandel's landscapes. Buy now!

18/09/2025

At just 19, Roman Carley is making waves in the Coromandel with Coromandel Cold — NZ’s first reusable ice bag. 🧊♻️

Each tough, food-safe bag can replace hundreds of single-use plastic ice bags every summer — keeping waste out of our landfills and oceans.

“It’s about giving people a simple way to make a difference,” Roman says. “Every time you choose reusable, you’re saying: I care about this place.” 💙

Discover how 19-year-old Roman Carley combines love for the Coromandel with ocean conservation through his reusable ice bag, Coromandel Cold.

17/09/2025

In this week's HC Post, we meet a young entrepreneur with a game-changing product. We are also at the unveiling of a bronze tribute to a Thames WW2 hero. Shaun Fay examines apathy towards voting, plus election coverage, sports, classifieds, and 'What's On' around the region.

Link to Flipbook format in the comments, or pick up a copy in the morning from 147 drop points around Hauarki/Coromandel and Western BOP.

16/09/2025

🌪️ Avocado orchards across the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel were hammered by strong winds over the weekend — just as harvest season begins.

Growers near Waihi and Katikati report heavy fruit losses, damaged trees, and battered greenhouses. Some are donating fallen fruit to local food pantries, while others say the clean-up could take weeks.

It’s another tough blow for avocado growers, though some hope tighter supply may lift prices this season. 🥑

Avocado growers in Bay of Plenty face significant losses after strong winds damage orchards just as harvest begins. Find out more.

15/09/2025

A bronze statue of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park was unveiled in Thames on Sunday, honouring the locally born commander whose leadership in the Battle of Britain helped turn the tide of WWII. 🕊️

Lest we forget.

Unveiling of Sir Keith Park's statue in Thames honors his vital role in the Battle of Britain, shaping WWII's outcome and New Zealand's legacy.

15/09/2025

OPINION | Shaun Fay: Between golf swings and beers, local politics barely gets a mention — some don’t even know who’s running. But with rates through the roof, ignoring the ballot box costs us all.

Discover the surprising apathy towards local elections among golfers and the importance of community engagement

14/09/2025

Time for the TCDC Mayoral candidates to have their say.

14/09/2025

Thames Community board candidates state their case ahead of the upcoming

13/09/2025

The 85th Battle of Britain commemorations here at Thames Airfield which include the unveiling of a new statue of Thames-born WW2 hero Sir Keith Park.

12/09/2025

Meet James Subritzky – first-time candidate for Thames-Coromandel Mayor.

From the Navy to the oil rigs, building a security empire, running a 1980s Fantasy Hotline and redesigning homes and bathrooms—Subritzky has lived a colourful life. He’s faced down IRD battles, bankruptcy, and building consent frustrations, and says those hard lessons fuel his drive to “think differently” about council.

His campaign priorities include:

Fixing dangerous blackspots like SH25/Ōrōnoua ahead of one-lane bridge upgrades.

Streamlining costly consent processes to better support small contractors.

Youth-focused recycling schemes that teach business and financial literacy.

A stronger business mindset for council to generate income without squeezing ratepayers.

On mining and industry, he calls for balance: “Accidents should teach us safeguards, not shut industries down.” On council culture: “Stop treating us like cash cows.”

Subritzky admits he’s a long shot but says he’s in it for the long haul:
“I’m only getting started. If I don’t win this time, I’ll be back in three years. I stand for the truth, and I won’t back down.”

Will his maverick mix of business grit, hard knocks, and bold ideas win over Coromandel voters?

Meet James Subritzky, a first-time Mayoral candidate dedicated to youth engagement and innovative solutions for Thames-Coromandel's challenges.

12/09/2025

Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams defends council rates and governance reforms at a Paeroa meeting, addressing cost pressures and community needs.

10/09/2025

Incumbent Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams was the only Mayoral candidate who showed up at tonight’s election event at Paeroa Rugby& Sports Club. Conspicuous by their absence were the two other declared candidates Levi Phoenix (Burton) and Roman Jackson.