Welcome to Kete Hauraki Coromandel
This kete has been created to collect and preserve the stories of our communities - current and historical.
Do you have a story you wish to share?
Do you have documents or images you'd like to preserve for future generations to enjoy?
Join us in creating a dynamic, community-built digital library that celebrates who we are, where we've come from, and how we live today.
Image of the Week - St George's Church, Mackay Street, Thames: This picture was taken around 1997.
Click the photo to find out more about this historic Thames building. You may like to add your memories, too ...
To get involved, register now. Explore Kete Hauraki Coromandel and begin to create topics, add images, documents, audio, video, comment on existing material and connect your stories with others. It's easy and it's free!
If you need help, staff at the Thames-Coromandel District Libraries (07 868 6616) and the Hauraki District Libraries (07 862 7194) can assist you. These libraries have computers, scanners (to copy those old documents and photos), and access to other recording devices for your use.
Kete Hauraki Coromandel is a joint project between Thames-Coromandel District Libraries and Hauraki District Libraries, and is supported by The National Library of New Zealand and Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa.
Latest 10 topics
This basket is about the Tairua History Group.
ENTER the Yesteryear Barn and you enter another world, a world with a vast collection of old fashioned kitchenware, stock
MAUREEN McCollum was born in Paeroa in 1938, the granddaughter of former mayor William Marshal. Her story, as told to
THAMES resident Paul Heffernan is a man of many talents. The former primary school principal has dabbled in a variety
SITTING at the kitchen table with his latest piece of fiction within reach, author Peter Blakeborough says it is important
THERE’S definitely more then meets the eye to Thames bed and breakfast owner, novelist and awardwinning carriage driver Vicky English.
Richard Ruffin from Coromandel
2004's programme included a Thames-on-Wheels motorcycle tour, the Paeroa Society of Arts festival, an Antiques Roadshow weekend in Paeroa and
Midge Marsden and Bill Hohepa appeared at the 2004 Pohutukawa Festival, and events included a Pohutukawa Party and the Coromandel
Highlights from the 2005 event were appearances by Greg Johnson, The Black Seeds and Golden Horse.
