| Warkworth has earned the nickname “Talkworth” for how quickly news and rumours can spread. Even so, I was surprised recently when two different people told me they’d heard Watercare was about to dig up the main street. Let’s put that one to rest. From Lucy Moore Park to the end of Queen Street by Mill Lane, the work will be tunnelled, not trenched. Two pits will be dug, one in Kapanui Street and one at the end of Queen Street (off the road, before the bridge). As I’ve said before, Watercare hasn’t spent millions on a state-of-the-art tunnelling machine just to backtrack and start digging trenches; it doesn’t make sense. Elizabeth Street is a different story. Because of the depth of the pipe, it will have to be trenched. We’ve been working closely with retailers there to find the least disruptive timing. If you ever have questions or concerns, please get in touch with me directly.// On another note, local body elections are coming up in October. Congratulations to all those putting their names forward. It’s no small thing to stand for public office. // One Mahurangi will be hosting: Mayoral Candidates Debate – WED 10 September, Town Hall, 5.30pm for a 6pm start Local Board Candidates Meeting – WED 17 September, Warkworth Bridgehouse Back Bar, 5.30pm for a 6pm start (Inviting candidates from both the Warkworth Ward and the Northern Rodney Subdivision) I encourage you to come along, ask questions, and decide for yourself who will best represent our area. With the growth and changes ahead, we need strong, committed voices at the table. // Our planned SGM for 13th August has been postponed to allow more time for review. The proposed constitutional changes will now be voted on at our AGM on 1 October. Keep an eye out for the official notice. // Last Thursday, I attended Art in August Opening Night at the Warkworth Hotel and heard Sharon Zollner, Chief Economist at ANZ, speak about the economy. She was cautiously optimistic about an upturn later this year – fingers crossed. Photos from the One Mahurangi/Real Living event are in the newsletter below. // We’re over the hump of winter now and heading towards spring. Let’s keep supporting local businesses; it’s the best way to keep our town thriving. As always, we’re Stronger Together. |
| Murray Chapman Manager | One Mahurangi Business Association, Warkworth  murray@onemahurangi.co.nz | 0274 966 550 |
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