| Santa’s Coming to Town — and So Is a Busy Summer I always know we’re nearing the end of the year when the Santa Parade date starts to loom large, and 13 December is coming up fast. Last year’s parade had 40 entries and some truly spectacular floats. Many included more than one vehicle, and we couldn’t have fitted in another without gridlocking the town centre. This year, with Wellsford unable to hold their own parade and invited to join ours, spaces will fill quickly. If you haven’t registered yet, please get in early: Download the Santa Parade Registration Form and Information › It’s always a wonderful day, and seeing the joy on the children’s faces as Santa and Mrs Claus arrive makes all the organising worthwhile. Santa and Mrs Claus will also travel through the streets of Warkworth on 15 December and Snells Beach on 17 December from 6 pm. You can check the route on our website and keep an eye out for the “chubby Elf” who might toss you a lolly or two. In this issue, you’ll meet the new One Mahurangi Committee. It’s a great mix of familiar faces and new members who will help guide our Business Association through what promises to be an interesting and positive year ahead. Since announcing my retirement from One Mahurangi in March 2026, I’ve been touched by the many kind messages and conversations from around town. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share your thoughts and good wishes. I have appreciated every one of them. I know there has been frustration about Auckland Council’s timing for the maintenance work on the Neville Street carpark, especially as our retailers enter their busiest time of year. We asked if the work could be delayed until March, but unfortunately the contracts were already set. Council has since opened the Baxter Street reserve for parking, which should help a little, and Auckland Transport has indicated they will work with Council to reduce the impact as much as possible. As always, remember that our local businesses rely on you, just as you rely on them. Support local, buy local, employ local, and love local. |
| — Murray Chapman Manager, One Mahurangi, Warkworth Business Association murray@onemahurangi.co.nz | 0274 966 550 |
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