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The Health Detectives
Available at
Bin Inn Pollen Street Thames and at Earth Angel Magic opposite Linn Motors Paeroa.
Please phone for availability
Coromandel Santa Parade
It’s that time of year again - Cormandel Town Annual Santa Parade & Christmas Market! We’re now on the lookout for stall holders to join the festivities! Whether you sell homemade goodies, crafts, delicious food, children’s activities, or even second-hand treasures, we’d love to have you there. Stalls are $15, with all proceeds going directly to Coromandel Playcentre, the proud organisers of this event, to help fund shade sails for their playground. If you’re interested in having a stall, please see the details below — we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
ADCR Christmas Toy Collection
The ADCR Christmas Toy & Gift Collection 2025 is underway — starting early so families can plan ahead, avoid a Christmas debt hangover, and make sure no one feels left out.
This Christmas, ADCR is collecting new and gently loved toys and gifts to support children, teens, families, and the elderly across our community. Let’s make sure every child feels the magic of Christmas, every elderly person feels remembered, and every family can enter the new year without a debt burden.
Drop-off Locations: See poster for specifics!
Kopu | Thames | Paeroa | Whangamata | Tairua | Whitianga | Ngatea | Pauanui | Waihi Beach
Bayleys Real Estate Whitianga Bayleys Real Estate Thames
Collection runs until 1st December 2025
Scan the QR code on the poster or visit one of the local drop-off points to donate.
Every toy, every gift, every donation makes a difference.
Proudly supported by AE Electrical, Steelspan, Daymos Tyres, and Coromandel's CFM – Proud to be Local!
Christmas Concert
with Kerepehi Brass
St George's Church
602 Mackay Street
Thames
December 6th from 7:00pm
Writer's Workshop
November 22nd and 23rd
Presented by
Whangamata Arts Collective
Snapper Fishing Competition
Saturday November 22nd
Weigh in at Royal Oak Hotel
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thames Civic Centre
200 Mary Street
December 20th
7:00pm - 8:30pm
NZTA Road Closures
We'll close State Highway 25A - the Kōpū-Hikuai road - from Monday 10 November during the day (8am-5pm) for about two weeks. This is a major rebuild, with two separate 1-kilometre sections being rebuilt, so it's not practical to do the work at night.
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Hauraki
District Council
We’re getting ready for the Waitāwheta Road Rehabilitation. Here’s what you need to know:
Project details
Work is scheduled to begin on 1 October 2025 and is expected to finish in December 2025 (weather dependent).
• Rehabilitation of a 500m section between Waitāwheta Bridge and just past Pukekauri Rd.
• Works include widening, stormwater drainage, kerbing, new basecourse, and surfacing.
Traffic management (due to the narrow road and proximity to SH2):
• Mon–Thurs: One lane open. Access from SH2 available;
detours in the other direction via Waihī.
• Fridays: Two-way stop/go traffic control may be in place.
• Outside work hours: Road open both ways with a 30 km/h speed limit.
• During work hours: No pedestrian access
Work hours: Mon–Fri, 7 am–7 pm (occasional weekend or night work may be required).
Outside of work hours, the road will be open in both directions under a temporary 30 km/h speed limit. Access to local sites • Hauraki Rail Trail – open throughout the works.
• The Falls Retreat – access maintained throughout the project
– see their website for opening hours
• Owharoa Falls – closed during work hours (Mon–Fri).
• The Victoria Battery Carpark – remains open
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'Beyond Gold'
- a new book from Russell Skeet
A decade in the making, Russell Skeet's retelling of the story of John Read, founder of the iconic Read Bros Hardware, melds biography with history and serves as a valuable and fascinating story of the post-colonial development of Thames.
"I hope this story about John Read, a timber merchant, may add to readers' interest in the history of Thames - the business economy based on gold mining, timber, shipping, plus the connections between business and community leaders in the early years of the town. May this story inspire others to take a personal interest in their whakapapa (genealogy) and turangawaewae
(ancestral home)." - Russell Skeet.
HDC
Road Reasealing Programme
Resealing Starts Soon From 1 October, we’ll be giving approximately 65 local roads a well-deserved refresh as part of our 2025/2026 resealing programme. Over the summer, 44km of road will be resealed across the district. Why summer? Warm, dry weather is the perfect time for resealing, so you might spot more work sites and experience some delays. What you need to know: If your road is on the list, you’ll get a letter before work begins. Some streets may need to be closed to through traffic, but residents will always have access. Work depends on the weather, so schedules may shift. Your role in resealing Fresh reseals need vehicles travelling at 30km/h to settle properly. • Too fast? Chips flick off, leaving gaps. • Too slow? Chips can stick to tyres and damage the surface. Sticking to the limit keeps you safe, protects road workers, and helps seal the deal for longer-lasting roads.
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The Seagull Centre is thrilled to announce that we’re establishing another Drop-Off Centre — this time at the Matarangi Refuse Transfer Station! In collaboration with Thames-Coromandel District Council and Waste Management NZ, this new site will give local residents a place to drop off reusable, recoverable and recyclable goods, helping to divert valuable resources from landfill. We’re now looking for 1–2 friendly, motivated team members to help run the Drop-Off Centre. You’ll be greeting locals, sorting items, and helping decide what can be reused or recycled — all while working alongside the amazing Seagull Centre and Waste Management teams.
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THAMES MUSIC AND DRAMA
'We Will Rock You'
Auditions
November 22nd and 23rd
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The Supported LIFESTYLE
HAURAKI TRUST
is looking for support workers
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Waihi Beach
Christmas Market
December 13th
10:00am - 2:00pm
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Santa Parade
and Whanau Day
Thames South School
December 6th
12.00pm - 4:00pm
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Ngatea Christmas Market
Orchard West Road
Ngatea
December 14th
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CHILDREN IN CARE
now has a
GiveaLittle page
A fun and relaxed drama club for Tamariki in and around Thames. An inspirational teacher and a great bunch of kids. Term time Monday afternoons at 4-5pm. Enrolments open for Term 4. Koha of $35 per term. Check out the website!
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BEACH HOP
Vehicle entry for Repco Beach Hop 26 opens at 7:00am, Wednesday 1 October (NZDT) on our website (click 'Details')
This sells out every year,
so don’t leave it to chance:
Mark your calendar Set a phone alarm Be online at 7:00amJoin us at New Zealand’s biggest car and rock ’n’ roll festival — five incredible days of hot rods, classics, custom rides, live music, and the unique energy that takes over Whangamatā.
Mark your calendar Set a phone alarm Be online at 7:00am
HAURAKI MAORI
TRUST BOARD
is looking for a
Kaitautoko Whanau Worker (Tamariki)
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THAMES ART GALLERY
3 minutes
North of Thames
on the Coast Road
Thames Poetry Appreciation
10:00am on the
4th Wednesday
of every month at
Thames Library
Keltic Fair 2026
Coromandel Area School
January 2nd 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
If your keen on becoming a stall holder please register using button below
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Ngatea
Christmas Parade
Sneak peek… Santa’s been looking ahead and see that Connecting The Plains is hosting the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 in Ngatea and its only just around the corner, get your thinking caps on! Stay tuned, our second year bringing it back and we can’t wait to share more details with you soon… (hint: the theme this year is 'Around the World')
Turua
Christmas Gala
Turua Domain
November 28th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
That time of year is coming up again. Save the date 'Friday 28 November' for our Turua Christmas Gala. If you'd like to be involved come along to our next meeting at the Turua Scout Den 2 October 7pm or email us at [email protected]. Exciting things are happening.
KEREPEHI BRASS BAND
CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS
It might seem early to be talking Christmas, but we're already working on our calendar! If you're wanting the band for an event this Christmas, please get in touch as soon as possible!
Send us an Email to [email protected]
to book us in.
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Hauraki District Council
Our bin collection routes are changing for efficiency. This means your bins could be picked up earlier or later than the usual time you’re used to.
Put out your bins by 7.30 am on your collection day
Leave it out until sundown
That way, your bins get their “time out” and won’t be missed.
Collection days are not changing.
If your bins haven’t been emptied, please report it to us within 24 hours so we can check truck footage (stored for 14 days). If not reported in time, we may not be able to verify the issue, and charges could apply.
Please note: missed bins must be reported through our official channels,
not on Facebook, so we can log and action your request properly.
Call us: 07 862 8609 or 0800 734 834 (from within the District)
Want reminders about which bin goes out when? Download the free Antenno app, add your address, and get updates and reminders straight to your phone.
Thanks for helping us keep things clean and tidy.
Find a Local
Business or Service!
(We are working on maps
of our other towns)
Thames Bridge Club
401 Brown Street
Thames
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KEREPEHI BRASS BAND
needs Cornettists
and Percussionists
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AVIATOR EXPERIENCE GOES ITALIAN
Our next chapter begins!
So many people asked us from Day One to open in the evenings
and bring something different to Thames.
We have listened.
Our philosophy has always been built on simplicity, focusing on good ingredients and decent portion sizes, with the goal of doing Thames proud.
We are now open as an ITALIAN restaurant
from 5:00pm until late on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Bookings are essential.
Why Italian?
Because Thames has been devoid of an Italian restaurant for
far too long, and I love the food (who doesn't?)
"Non vedo l'ora di vederti"
St John Youth
Learn first aid, leadership, and life skills alongside your best mates! Our Thames cadets meet each term Monday at 5:30 to learn together, connect, and most importantly, have fun. There are different programmes depending on your child's age.
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Pataka Kai
Help Needed!
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Contact Vitalise
Whatever you want to tell Thames/Coromandel/Hauraki,
we will make this possible with free and low-cost advertising.
Whatever your budget, we will get your message out there.
Thames Maker's Market
Grahamstown Hall
Last Saturday of every month
8:00am to 12:30pm
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Want to learn to sew?
Classes on the 1st Friday of every month at the
Thames Scout Hall
Barrett Road from 6:00pm.
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Worth checking out....
Sovereignty and Soul
at 230 Main Road Tairua
offer women's clothing,
jewellery, homewares
and furniture.
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Whiti Farm Park.
Animals, Birds and reptiles
and so much more.
A true Kiwi experience!
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Going for a Driver's Licence?
Thames Community Centre
can help with courses and funding
in exchange for some
community help.
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Thames Toastmasters
Toastmasters is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication and leadership a worldwide reality.
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As a CAB volunteer, you will have the chance to make a difference in people’s lives
through your voluntary work.
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New Product for
Seagull Centre
The Seagull Centre is excited to announce the addition of Will & Able to our Thames store!
Will & Able is a New Zealand based company that employs Kiwis with disabilities to create eco-friendly cleaning products.
We will be stocking a range of products;
Laundry Liquid
Toilet Cleaner
Multi-purpose Cleaner
Hand Wash
Refill products - return your container to us for new product.
"We have found Joe to be knowledgeable, efficient and reasonable in his pricing for quality service.
Strongly recommended" - Bevan Brook
Have you had a cleanup and now have no idea what to do with your old electronics?
We can help you by picking them up free of charge if you are in Thames, Ngatea or anywhere in between.
Your old devices will be given to people in need if they are still usable in this modern day and age.
Anything that doesn't meet this standard will be disassembled, separated and disposed of responsibly and securely.
Please enquire by text on
020 4144 6262
Below is a list of items that CANNOT be accepted because repurpose is not likely
or the cost of recycling is too high:
TV's of any type
Computer screens older than 10 years
Printers of any type
Coromandel Independent Living TrustPlease help yourself to the food available in our Pātaka Kai.
You can find our pantry outside of Te Mana Tangata's orange cottage, located at 100 Pound Street. Thank you to Four Square Coromandel for their kind donation of bagged lettuce and their continued support of our foodbank and pātaka kai. Remember; “take what you need, leave what you can!"
Please help yourself to the food available in our Pātaka Kai.
You can find our pantry outside of Te Mana Tangata's orange cottage, located at 100 Pound Street. Thank you to Four Square Coromandel for their kind donation of bagged lettuce and their continued support of our foodbank and pātaka kai.
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