Hauraki Coromandel Careers

An Open Day, welcome and presentation celebrating the current Partner engagement and Expo from the Community Link Partners to show case our cervices to the Paeroa Community will be held on 7th September 2011. To register your interest please contact Shar Pene on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Hauraki Coromandel Labour Market Forum's 2010-2013 strategic plan for the  region  was launched on 21st September 2010.  This document raises opportunities and awareness to address labour market issues and includes a range of statistics and information about our people and our environment, where we live, work and play. It highlights issues relating to housing, transport, employment, business, industry and education.

46 representatives from business, industry, community and government departments attended the launch, which included presentations on Tourism, Aquaculture and Extractive Industries with the Mayors of TCDC & HDC endorsing and supporting the work of the Labour Market Forum.

You can read the history and download the Strategic Plan document and executive summary by clicking on "Labour Market Strategy" on Main Menu icon in the left margin. 

Hauraki District Council chose the area between Karangahake and Waikino to begin construction, after agreeing with the Department of Conservation to upgrade the tracks in time for the Rugby World Cup.  Partnering with DoC to work on the old rail route through the Karangahake Gorge will ensure that the tracks are not only suitable for walkers, but meet the standard required for the national cycleway.  The construction opening of Stage One of the trail took place outside the Karangahake Hall.  Clearning work may also begin on other sections of the trail over the coming weeks.

The Hauraki Rail Trail will be a 2-day ride, making it an ideal weekend experience.  It will be accessed from Thames, Paeroa, Waihi or Te Aroha and the trail will offer a range of shorter riding options, including day rides.

Hauraki District Council also recently signed the lease with KiwiRail, giving them the head lease for the rail corridor that will become the rail trail.  The project team are continuing to work with affected farmers to ensure that any impact on their farming operations is kept to a minimum. www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz

A collaboration between 10 organisations has eventuated in a 12 month project to co-ordinate transport providers in the Hauraki Thames Coromandel region. This will assist in developing a more efficient service for transporting the public to Thames and Waikato Hospitals.

Lyn Thompson has been employed to manage, research and co-ordinate the project which is already raising significant issues for the region. A Health Survey is being conducted as part of the project and it is anticipated that this will provide data for health providers and associated organisations providing services. For further information contact Lyn on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Government's objective for the Ultra-fast Broadband Initiative  (UFB Initiative) is to accelerate the roll out of ultra fast broadband to 75% of New Zealanders over ten years, concentrating in the first six years on "priority users" such as businesses, schools and health services plus greenfield developments and certain tranches of residential development.

The programme commenced in 2009 and up to $1.35b will be provided for co-investment into open-access fibre-optic network infrastructure.

The Govt is committed to enabling 80% of rural households and enterprises to connect at 5Mbps or greater.  In the local area a fibre backbone travels through Ngatea and onto Thames and then Coromandel, Whitianga, Whangamata and Waihi.  A second line comes through Paeroa and onto Waihi.  This is a Telecom line. 

Following changes to the government business support packages, Opportunity Hamilton and Innovation Waikato are currently the Hamilton based Regional Business Partners of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI).

Working to support business growth and innovation this is the first point of contact for any businesses seeking government assistance. Support available includes, assessment of business needs, NZTE Capability Development Vouchers, Research and Development funding via the MSI's TechNZ Programme of funds.  Contact www.opportunityhamilton.co.nz for further information.