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Coromandel & Bay of Plenty


Tauranga gears up for eventful summer
27 Sep 2023  

Tauranga gears up for eventful summer

Tauranga is lining up for an economic boost this summer from a varied lineup of events, music and entertainment.


DOC concern over Cathedral Cove track breaches
15 Sep 2023   /

DOC concern over Cathedral Cove track breaches

The Department of Conservation and Ngāti Hei are once again urging the public to respect warnings and a rāhui around the walking tracks at Coromandel Cove.


Whakaari charges against ID Tours, Tauranga Tourism dismissed
12 Sep 2023  

Whakaari charges against ID Tours, Tauranga Tourism dismissed

The court finds that the booking agents did not have a duty to visitors, nor did they have workers on the island.


DHC lists Cathedral Cove operator options for visitors
6 Sep 2023   /

DHC lists Cathedral Cove operator options for visitors

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has developed a poster to let visitors know what commercial operators are providing tours around Cathedral Cove over the summer.


Hauraki Coromandel events share $125k
5 Sep 2023  

Hauraki Coromandel events share $125k

Six events will share $125,000 from the Hauraki Coromandel Regional Event Fund.


DOC, operators work on safety as Cathedral Cove rockfalls continue
31 Aug 2023   /

DOC, operators work on safety as Cathedral Cove rockfalls continue

DOC is also warning visitors to stay away from the famous arches due to the danger.


Hauraki Gulf protection bill passes first reading
31 Aug 2023   /

Hauraki Gulf protection bill passes first reading

A bill to protect the Hauraki Gulf has passed its first reading in parliament.


Tauranga visitor boost from games
29 Aug 2023  

Tauranga visitor boost from games

Around 20,000 people are expected to visit Tauranga for the Zespri AIMS Games from 2 – 8 September.


Cruise ship visits to grow 23% – Port of Tauranga
25 Aug 2023  

Cruise ship visits to grow 23% – Port of Tauranga

Port of Tauranga expects 108 cruise ship visits during its 2024 financial year, up 23% from the 88 recorded in FY23.


Cathedral Cove track closures opportunity for marine operators – DHC’s Dryden
18 Aug 2023   /

Cathedral Cove track closures opportunity for marine operators – DHC’s Dryden

The continued closure of walking tracks around one of Coromandel’s most popular natural attractions poses a challenge but marine access still offers an excellent experience.


Feedback sought on Hauraki Coromandel biking strategy
18 Aug 2023   /

Feedback sought on Hauraki Coromandel biking strategy

Thames Hauraki District Council is seeking public feedback on its draft biking strategy for the region.


DOC to decide fate of Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove
11 Aug 2023   /

DOC to decide fate of Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove

The Department of Conservation expects to determine the fate of the popular Coromandel hotspot Cathedral Cove next week.


Govt triples Hauraki Gulf protection area
9 Aug 2023  

Govt triples Hauraki Gulf protection area

The government is nearly tripling the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.


Govt injects $200k into DHC to attract visitors
25 Jul 2023   /

Govt injects $200k into DHC to attract visitors

Destination Hauraki Coromandel will receive $200,000 from the government to help boost visitor numbers over the summer as part of the region’s recovery efforts.


SH25 Thames to Coromandel reopens
11 Jul 2023   /

SH25 Thames to Coromandel reopens

State Highway 25 between Thames and Coromandel has reopened to traffic with two lanes operational 24/7.


Tourism firms, Whaakari owners go to trial, helicopter operators plead guilty
10 Jul 2023   /

Tourism firms, Whaakari owners go to trial, helicopter operators plead guilty

Three helicopter tour operators charged by WorkSafe plead guilty just days before the trial starts.


$70k available for Coromandel events
6 Jul 2023   /

$70k available for Coromandel events

Up to $70,000 is on offer for initiatives through Coromandel Regional Events Fund when it opens for applications next week.


Works begin on re-bridging Coromandel
29 Jun 2023   /

Works begin on re-bridging Coromandel

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has committed to March 2024 for the completion and reopening of SH25A in Coromandel.


Operator “deeply regrets” Whakaari failings,  pleads guilty to charges
16 Jun 2023  

Operator “deeply regrets” Whakaari failings, pleads guilty to charges

White Island Tours says it is devastated by the disaster and has not operated to the island there since.


Weather-damaged cycle trails see $2.5m funding boost
16 Jun 2023   /

Weather-damaged cycle trails see $2.5m funding boost

The Hauraki Rail Trail will receive $2m from the government to enable the repair, recovery and maintenance of the popular cycle route.


Website relaunch on cards for Hauraki Coromandel RTO
13 Jun 2023   /

Website relaunch on cards for Hauraki Coromandel RTO

Destination Hauraki Coromandel is soon to launch a redesigned thecoromandel.com website for visitors to the region.


June start for Coromandel bridge construction
9 Jun 2023   /

June start for Coromandel bridge construction

Construction on the new bridge reconnecting State Highway 25A with the Coromandel peninsula is set to start in the next fortnight.


Hauraki Coromandel releases draft DMP, but funding questions remain
25 May 2023   /

Hauraki Coromandel releases draft DMP, but funding questions remain

Tourism giving more than it takes for society, the environment and people is the foundation of Hauraki and Coromandel’s new destination management plan, but funding remains a challenge.


NZ research reveals new way to track eruption hazards
17 May 2023   /

NZ research reveals new way to track eruption hazards

New Zealand research has uncovered a new way to track the path of rock and gas flows from volcanoes.


Govt to provide up to $40m for Coromandel’s SH25A
9 May 2023   /

Govt to provide up to $40m for Coromandel’s SH25A

The government has earmarked immediate funding of an estimated $30m-$40m for the construction of a new bridge along the Coromandel’s SH25A.


DOC closes some Coromandel visitor sites for repairs
2 May 2023   /

DOC closes some Coromandel visitor sites for repairs

Eight Department of Conservation campsites around the Coromandel’s Kauaeranga Valley are closed this month while they undergo repairs.


Central North Island’s eXplore trade show attracts 100+ operators, 185 buyers
27 Apr 2023   /

Central North Island’s eXplore trade show attracts 100+ operators, 185 buyers

More than 100 operators and 185 buyers will be at Eden Park in Auckland today.


Coromandel visitors up 16% in March but spend drops
21 Apr 2023   /

Coromandel visitors up 16% in March but spend drops

March visitor spend for Hauraki Coromandel was down 2% compared to the same month the previous year, but events and day visitors boosted numbers across the region.


Secret cameras to snap Coromandel visitors in ‘world first’ campaign
18 Apr 2023   /

Secret cameras to snap Coromandel visitors in ‘world first’ campaign

The novel promotion aims to entice people to explore the region over the ANZAC holiday.


Beach Hop return boosts Coromandel visitor numbers
29 Mar 2023   /

Beach Hop return boosts Coromandel visitor numbers

The annual Whangamata Beach Hop event has contributed to a rise in visitor numbers to the Coromandel.


Thames-Coromandel visitor spend plummets
21 Mar 2023  

Thames-Coromandel visitor spend plummets

Visitor spend across the summer hotspot fell 40% in February due to Cyclone Gabrielle.


Campaign launched to attract Coromandel visitors
28 Feb 2023   /

Campaign launched to attract Coromandel visitors

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched a new campaign to attract visitors back to the region.


Businesses in cyclone-hit regions eligible for up to $40k
27 Feb 2023   /

Businesses in cyclone-hit regions eligible for up to $40k

The grants can help businesses impacted due to barriers to customer access, supply chain issues, or the inability to operate as usual due to damage.


Rains take toll on summer destination Coromandel with visitor spend plummeting
22 Feb 2023  

Rains take toll on summer destination Coromandel with visitor spend plummeting

January’s poor weather has seen visitor numbers and spend fall sharply at one of the country’s favourite summer destinations.


TBOP seeks two new trustees
17 Feb 2023   /

TBOP seeks two new trustees

Tourism Bay of Plenty is seeking two new trustees who love the region and want to see its visitor economy thrive.


Operators suffer as cyclone impacts spread beyond flooded regions
16 Feb 2023   /

Operators suffer as cyclone impacts spread beyond flooded regions

Significant cancellations have been taken leaving some operators struggling through the summer.


“Brutal” time for Coromandel but there is a path ahead – RTO
15 Feb 2023   /

“Brutal” time for Coromandel but there is a path ahead – RTO

A plan to guide the hard hit destination back to business is already in progress.


Festival, hotel, bus charter flagged as measles exposure locations
14 Feb 2023  

Festival, hotel, bus charter flagged as measles exposure locations

A confirmed measles case has been detected in New Zealand for the first time since 2019.


Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove closed due to slip
10 Feb 2023   / /

Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove closed due to slip

Iconic Coromandel tourist spot, Cathedral Cove, has been completely closed to the public due to a severe slip in the last two days, as well as washouts, fallen trees, and flooding.


Hauraki, Coromandel visitors urged to slow down, stay longer
8 Feb 2023  

Hauraki, Coromandel visitors urged to slow down, stay longer

Destination Hauraki Coromandel is encouraging visitors to check out some of the region’s iconic spots while State Highway 25a remains closed due to a major slip.


DOC closes campsites, tracks as rain continues in the north
1 Feb 2023   /

DOC closes campsites, tracks as rain continues in the north

All conservation land is off limits to the public in Auckland, while campsites around the Coromandel have also been closed.


No respite for the north with more heavy rain on the way
30 Jan 2023  

No respite for the north with more heavy rain on the way

More heavy rain is expected across Northland, Auckland north of Orewa, and the Coromandel over the next two days.


Summer not cancelled: Wild weather fleeting setback for holiday parks
24 Jan 2023   /

Summer not cancelled: Wild weather fleeting setback for holiday parks

Some regions such as Coromandel saw visitor numbers rebound before holiday parks had even dried out.


Rāhui placed at Coromandel hotspot after drowning
20 Jan 2023  

Rāhui placed at Coromandel hotspot after drowning

A rāhui has been placed across Ōpoutere Beach, the Wharekawa Harbour, and Wharekawa River in the Coromandel.


Beach Hop disorder prompts police warning
28 Nov 2022  

Beach Hop disorder prompts police warning

Incidents at the Whangamata Beach Hop last weekend have prompted police to issue a reminder to drivers about responsibilities on the road, and to avoid intoxication.


New name, new game for Hauraki Coromandel RTO
9 Nov 2022   /

New name, new game for Hauraki Coromandel RTO

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has a new name and a new mission as it transitions to becoming a destination management organisation as well as encouraging visitors to spend more in the region.


Coromandel Dark Sky proposal secures funding
17 Oct 2022   /

Coromandel Dark Sky proposal secures funding

A proposed Dark Sky reserve around the Coromandel is one step closer to achieving recognition after receiving a $50,000 grant.


Visitors urged to give Coromandel dotterels space
22 Sep 2022   /

Visitors urged to give Coromandel dotterels space

Beachgoers are putting threatened Opoutere dotterels and variable oystercatchers at risk of habitat destruction near a key nesting site in the Coromandel, says the Department of Conservation.


DOC seeks seal sightings in Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel
7 Jul 2022   /

DOC seeks seal sightings in Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel

Visitors and residents around the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel are being asked to keep an eye for kekeno or New Zealand fur seals overthe next three months.


Diplomats get a taste of Tauranga
10 Jun 2022  

Diplomats get a taste of Tauranga

Western Bay of Plenty economic development agency Priority One is hosting a delegation of New Zealand and Australian-based Heads of Mission, Ambassadors and High Commissioners from 37 countries this week.