Embrace Te Wiki o Te Reo and stay up to date with our projects
Published on 13 September 2024
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is upon us next week, offering a special opportunity to celebrate and promote te reo Māori. This year’s theme is, “Ake Ake Ake: A Forever Language.”
This week-long event is a chance to encourage the use of Māori in our everyday lives. In Aotearoa New Zealand, the revitalisation of te reo Māori is a significant movement. Over the past decade, the number of te reo Māori speakers has been steadily increasing, and the government’s ambitious goal is to have one million New Zealanders able to speak basic te reo Māori by 2040.
Every minute of every day can be a Māori language minute. Even small efforts, like saying “kia ora” or using other Māori phrases, contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Māori. Each word spoken helps keep the language alive.
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Last chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award
Voting for the People’s Choice Award closes soon - Monday 16 September.
Due to the number of nominations received, there will be two People's Choice Awards this year as part of the Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards - one for Hauraki District and one for our Thames-Coromandel. Everyone can vote for one business in each district.
Vote here
Whitianga Esplanade Redevelopment
Funding has been included in the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan (LTP) for the years 2027-2030 to improve the Whitianga Esplanade area, to allow for growth in the activities taking place there and alleviate safety issues.
Several initial sessions have been held so far this year with the project’s advisory group and a wide range of local waterfront users to listen to their needs and aspirations in the early stages of exploring options, and to better understand requirements and concerns. We are adding people to user focus groups as we go and as concepts are raised and explored. No decisions have been made.
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Matarangi boat ramp dredging starts
Matarangi boat ramp will have limited access from Monday 16 September for about a week (weather permitting), as our contractors do some dredging works.
During this time, the pontoon won't be available.
Please keep clear of the machinery and stay safe. Thanks for your understanding.
New Public Convenience Facilities
A procurement plan was approved and signed this week, allowing staff to progress with the programme to deliver nine new toilets around the district and a new dump station in Whangamatā.
These new public conveniences are largely funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) through their Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF), as well as contributions from community groups. The toilets will be delivered by the end of the financial year, June 2025.
The Whangamatā dump station is tracking to open before the Christmas rush.
Mautohe Cathedral Cove work
This month, the Department of Conservation (DOC) started physical work to reinstate walking access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove.
Unfortunately, DOC’s arborist contractors –who have been felling dozens of hazardous trees - had to down tools when two members of the public walked down the track, ignoring the 'closed track' signs.
To reopen the track in December, DOC need a safe and well-managed worksite – and that means people must stay off the track.
Interruptions caused by people on the track will slow down DOC’s progress.
Please help by sharing the message for visitors to stay off the Mautohe Cathedral Cove track.
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Caution on The 309 Road next week
The 309 Road will be under stop-go traffic management from Monday 16 September for one week (weather dependent) to bulk metal the unsealed sections.
This is essential part of unsealed road maintenance to increase the pavement's strength and durability.
Drive with care and expect delays.
Before, during and after an emergency what matters most?
The Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is undertaking a review of their Strategic Plan (Group Plan), which sets out the priorities for regional emergency management for the next five years (this plan is reviewed every five years).
What matters most to you and your whānau before, during and after an emergency? By sharing your thoughts, you'll help shape the goals and priorities for emergency management in our region, ensuring they can better enable and support our community.
Your input before 10am Monday 23 September is invaluable.
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What's on in The Coromandel?
This weekend embark on a journey full of delicious surprises and vibrant melodies at the Whitianga Oceans Festival or join the Battle of Britain Commemoration in Thames. Also mark your calendars for:
Chorus Cabinet Art Initiative
This project offers a unique opportunity for our Thames-Coromandel-based artists to transform those plain telco cabinets into stunning pieces of public art, brighten up the neighbourhood and make your mark in your community. We encourage all local artists, both emerging and established, to submit their designs and help bring a splash of life and colour to our neighbourhoods.
The deadline for submissions is 1 October - we look forward to seeing your vision.
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Opportunities at our Council
At our Council we ensure work-life balance is not just a dream but a reality. We offer an array of staff benefits including flexible work arrangements, relocation allowance, sick leave on commencement of employment and more.
Our current job vacancies are:
Apply here
Dogs for Adoption
Rates Reminder
Voice of the Coach 2024
