Passing on the baton, keeping the heart of Warkworth strong Last year, someone asked why, at 75, I was still working. My answer was simple: I love what I do. That’s why it feels a little strange to share that I’ll be retiring from my role as Manager of One Mahurangi on the 18th March next year.… Continue reading 6th Nov 2025 Update // Murray Chapman announces his retirement
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16th Oct 2025 Update // Looking Ahead Together
The local elections are now done and dusted. With both Mayor Wayne Brown and Councillor Greg Sayers retaining their positions, we look forward to continuing the positive and productive relationships we’ve built with them over the years. There have also been some changes on our Local Board, with several sitting members stepping down and new… Continue reading 16th Oct 2025 Update // Looking Ahead Together
2nd OCT 2025 Update //
The Season of Smiles and Sales Summer is on its way. With daylight saving now here, the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and you can feel the shift in town as people step out of the winter slow-down with more energy and plenty of smiles. It’s a great time to be out and… Continue reading 2nd OCT 2025 Update //
25th Sep 2025 Update // School Holidays and Upcoming Events in Warkworth
From the One Mahurangi, Warkworth Business Association Operations Team It seems the seasonal bugs have been making the rounds in Warkworth, with Murray and a few of our team also under the weather. While we’re a little lighter on the ground at the moment, the work of One Mahurangi continues, and we’re grateful for the ongoing… Continue reading 25th Sep 2025 Update // School Holidays and Upcoming Events in Warkworth
4th SEP 2025 Update // Father’s Day this SUNDAY | Love local
Shop Local, Dine Local, Celebrate Dad! Father’s Day is this Sunday, 7 September, and it’s the perfect chance to celebrate the dads, grandads, and the father figures in your lives. Many Warkworth businesses have Father’s Day specials on offer, so whether it’s a gift, a family meal, or simply a coffee together, I encourage you to keep it… Continue reading 4th SEP 2025 Update // Father’s Day this SUNDAY | Love local
21 AUG 2025 Update // Local Elections – Meet the Candidates!
The sun is out today, and it feels like we might finally be turning a corner. After weeks of showers, it’s good to see people walking through town without having to dash for cover. You can sense the lift in mood – I think we’ve all had enough of winter. The good news is we’re… Continue reading 21 AUG 2025 Update // Local Elections – Meet the Candidates!
7th August 2025 Update // No, They’re not digging up the main street
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… Continue reading 7th August 2025 Update // No, They’re not digging up the main street
24th July 2025 Update // Business support workshops and events that matter
We’re deep in the middle of winter, and scraping the ice off the windscreen certainly reminds us of that. It’s the time of year when it’s tempting to stay indoors, but that has a knock-on effect for local businesses. So if you’re meeting a client or catching up with a mate, do it at one… Continue reading 24th July 2025 Update // Business support workshops and events that matter
26th June 2025 Update // Lights On, Shops Open, Community Strong!
The Matariki holiday brought a real buzz to Warkworth. It was great to see so many people out and about, and even better to see so many of our local retailers open for business. One shop owner rang me on Monday, genuinely impressed by how alive the town felt. The cafés that opened told a similar… Continue reading 26th June 2025 Update // Lights On, Shops Open, Community Strong!