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The city's worst intersection is being converted to a roundabout.
The $400,000 job started on Monday to replace the Queens Avenue and Killarney Road intersection in the busy Frankton area.
What are your thoughts on the new layout change?
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A resolution to spend $2.6 million on coastal management and hazards was passed unanimously and with no discussion by the Thames-Coromandel District Council today. Of this figure, approximately $1.6 million will be spent specifically on coastal hazard identification, mapping, risk assessment, and … View moreA resolution to spend $2.6 million on coastal management and hazards was passed unanimously and with no discussion by the Thames-Coromandel District Council today. Of this figure, approximately $1.6 million will be spent specifically on coastal hazard identification, mapping, risk assessment, and the development of shoreline and community plans Read more at -
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About 130 primary school students took part in the Pride in Paeroa art competition recently, which w…
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Today TCDC will discuss a draft budget of $1.6 million over the next three years to identify coastal hazards around the entire peninsula, and to develop community plans. Read more here – teggtalk.wordpress.com...
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The Thames Connector public bus service will be extended for a year after a successful six-month trial.
A new daily record was set in late April with a passenger count of 94.
Because the trial was successful, the service now qualifies for a New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) subsidy of 51 per … View moreThe Thames Connector public bus service will be extended for a year after a successful six-month trial.
A new daily record was set in late April with a passenger count of 94.
Because the trial was successful, the service now qualifies for a New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) subsidy of 51 per cent, which will begin on May 14.
NZTA will also reimburse SuperGold Card passengers over 65, who travel at no charge. The remainder of the cost of the service will be paid by Thames Community Board.
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Six Mercury Bay Area School students traded Whitianga for Nepal during their recent school holidays.…
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Paeroa travelled to Thames for a rain soaked clash on May 12. As a sign of the times, West and Old …
San Francisco Subsidence Study Suggests We Are Grossly Underestimating the Risk to Thames
A new US study says when land subsidence is considered areas at risk of sea flooding could be twice what had been estimated from sea level rise only. Some San Francisco suburbs are sinking at 10mm per year … View moreSan Francisco Subsidence Study Suggests We Are Grossly Underestimating the Risk to Thames
A new US study says when land subsidence is considered areas at risk of sea flooding could be twice what had been estimated from sea level rise only. Some San Francisco suburbs are sinking at 10mm per year because they are built on natural mud deposits or are landfill sites that are still compacting. On Thames’ foreshore we have closely matching mud deposits, landfill conditions and even higher rates of subsidence. So, it is highly likely we are grossly underestimating the risk of coastal flooding to our township.
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Happy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for … View moreHappy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for Mother's Day.
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