She said the sunny day was a great end to their busy summer rush. “The weather in the region has been fantastic,” Goudie said. “I’ve seen lots of people out swimming and on boats enjoying the sun after a few raining days in the region.” Goudie, however, made sure she had finished most of her work by 10am, so she could hide away indoors as temperatures rose. “It’s quite hot after 10am, even if you’re in the shade.” Whitianga resident Jacob Callesen also had the same idea. Kelly Hodel/Stuff Thames-Coromandel mayor Sandra Goudie said the warm temperatures in the region have been fantastic.