Coromandel's CFM

06/11/2025

05/11/2025

A visitor picked up on door cam this morning.

Any ideas as to what this is?

05/11/2025

Fatal crash, State Highway 2, Karangahake

Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 2, Karangahake last night.

Police were alerted to the crash between Jackson Road and Rahu Road at 11.40pm.

A car collided with a power pole and tragically both the driver and passenger were killed.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.

05/11/2025

UPDATED 6.45am
REOPENED

Earlier:
Road Closure: SH 2 Paeroa to Waihi (Karangahake Gorge)

Crash

Due to a serious crash, SH2 is closed between SH26 and Rahu Rd.

Detour route
Detour for southbound traffic, right onto SH26, left onto SH27, left onto SH24, continue on SH29, left onto Cambridge Rd, right onto SH2. (via Matamata) Reverse for northbound traffic.

04/11/2025

Whangamata Bypass Road Closure
SH 25 Moana Anu Anu River Bridge, Whangamata
Road Construction
Urgent deck work on the Moana Anu Anu Bridge (Wentworth Bridge) on SH25. The bridge closed to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, from Wednesday 29 October. The closure runs 24/7.
Detour through Whangamata uses Mayfair Avenue and Martyn Road, due to council watermain works on the usual detour route via Port Road and Hetherington Road

04/11/2025

🎸 Remembering Robert Taylor 🎶

New Zealand music has lost one of its greats.
Longtime Dragon guitarist Robert Taylor has passed away.

Taylor joined Dragon back in 1974, helping shape their signature sound — including those iconic chords on April Sun in Cuba, written by Paul Hewson on a broken guitar.

Known for his soulful playing and easy charm, Taylor’s story was as colourful as his music — from his early days in Waipukurau to his years lighting up stages across Aotearoa and beyond.

Fellow Kiwi band Hello Sailor shared their tribute:

“So sad to hear we’ve lost Robert Taylor. A lovely man and such a tasty player. Rock on old chum.”

Our thoughts are with his whānau, friends, and the Dragon family.
🎵 Rest easy, Robert — your music lives on.

04/11/2025

🚧 Important Travel Update for Coromandel Drivers 🚧

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Waikato are starting a major rebuild on State Highway 25A (Kōpū–Hikuai Road) to make it safer and more resilient.

🛠 Daytime closures begin Monday 10 November and will run Monday to Saturday, 8am–5pm, for approximately two weeks.
The road will reopen each day as a single lane from 5pm.

This work involves rebuilding two separate 1km sections, so it’s not practical to complete overnight.

🚗 Please plan ahead and use the detour route shown in the pictures if you’re travelling between the Coromandel and the Waikato.

Keep up to date with our CFM App for all local roading
cfm.co.nz/app.html

03/11/2025

NZTA Set to Deliver New Bridge for SH25 Boundary Creek On Schedule

State Highway 25 (SH25) is set to reopen right on time this Wednesday at 5am, this will be positive news for Coromandel locals and businesses with the completion of a brand new bridge deck at Boundary Creek on the Thames Coast. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and its dedicated contractors have worked 24/7 to ensure the vital upgrade is delivered as planned.

Favorable weather and the team’s round-the-clock efforts during the 7-day closure have been helpful, NZTA has stayed on schedule as well as completing additional work.

Starting Wednesday, SH25 will initially operate as a single lane with stop/go management, ensuring safe travel. By Monday, 10 November, both lanes and the nearby passing bay will be fully open, promising even better traffic flow for locals, visitors, and businesses alike.

The project kicked off with two weeks of critical repairs to strengthen the bridge’s supports, followed by a full closure last Wednesday to remove the old deck and install the new one. By Sunday night, the new bridge deck was successfully in place, complete with a fresh asphalt topcoat. Over the final two days of the closure, the team is putting the finishing touches on bridge expansion joints, crash barriers, and road markings to ensure a safe and seamless experience for drivers.

Looking ahead, some minor finishing work will continue after the reopening, but this won’t impact travel, keeping the road fully accessible.

With the Boundary Creek bridge upgrade on track, NZTA is now preparing for the next phase of improvements on SH25a Kopu-Hikuai.

Check out the series of photos below to see the incredible progress made during this week-long transformation!

03/11/2025

Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust Lottery Winner #1

02/11/2025

🎆 Light Up Thames! 🎆
Saturday, November 8 | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Rhodes Park, Thames

Get ready for a fantastic family evening with fireworks, food & drinks, arts & crafts, raffles, entertainment, and the CFM caravan on site! 🎶

✨ All proceeds go towards the Moanataiari School Playground Upgrade — so come along and support a great cause!

🎟️ $10 adults | $5 children | Family pass $25 (2 adults + 2 children)

Feel free to pack a picnic and enjoy the afternoon before the fireworks begin!
And keep an eye out — earlier in the day, you might even spot some Steampunk fun happening across Thames!

02/11/2025

What are your plans for lunch tomorrow?
Congratulations to Mercury Bay Holiday Park in 121 Albert Street, Whitianga!
Winners of Last Weeks Friday Lunch Shout!
Thanks to Subway New Zealand Whitianga.

Stay tuned for your chance to win again in future!

02/11/2025

🛒 WIN a $50 New World Gift Card! 🛍️

Coromandel's CFM has team up with New World Whitianga to give away a $50 grocery gift card!

💬 Simply Vote in the comments: Which is better for a summer dinner:
Steak, Salmon or Salad? (feel free to add some cheeky details!)

👏 Make sure you're in to win!

📍Brought to you by New World Whitianga and CFM — backing our local community.
www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/waikato/whitianga/waka-kai

Ts and Cs Apply - CFM will never ask for your financial information.
Drawn Friday 7 November