Kia ora everyone, It has been a busy and encouraging month for One Mahurangi, with a strong focus on listening, connecting and supporting our local business community. We were pleased to support the WRMK Women in Business Breakfast and the inaugural monthly Trades and Services Networking Meeting. Both events were well attended and generated positive… Continue reading 28th May 2026 Update // Warkworth updates
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14th May 2026 Update // Warkworth updates
Kia ora everyone, I’ve now been in the One Mahurangi Manager role for a few weeks and I want to start by saying a genuine thank you to all the businesses, members and sponsors who continue to support One Mahurangi. Your support makes a real difference to what we can do for local businesses, the… Continue reading 14th May 2026 Update // Warkworth updates
30th April 2026 Update // Warkworth updates
Watercare has provided an update on the Warkworth Growth Servicing Pipeline and associated wastewater network works.
16th April 2026 Update // What do Warkworth Businesses Really Think?
Thank you to everyone who has already completed our Business Priorities Survey. We have received some very useful feedback so far, with clear themes beginning to emerge around what local businesses see as the priorities for the year ahead. If you have not yet taken part, we encourage you to do so. The survey takes… Continue reading 16th April 2026 Update // What do Warkworth Businesses Really Think?
2nd April 2026 Update // Business Networking Event, a Business Priorities Survey, the Jane Gifford sets sail this Easter, and more…
As we look ahead, one of the most important things we can do is hear directly from local businesses about what matters to you the most. Our Business Priorities Survey is now open, and I’d love you to take five minutes to share your thoughts. I’d also love to see you at our Business Networking… Continue reading 2nd April 2026 Update // Business Networking Event, a Business Priorities Survey, the Jane Gifford sets sail this Easter, and more…
19th March 2026 Update | New Manager, Past Workshops, Upcoming Events, and more…
I’m really pleased to be stepping into the role of Manager for One Mahurangi and to have the opportunity to work alongside the businesses that make this area such a vibrant and valued part of our community. I know it is a challenging time for many, with rising costs, changing spending habits and day-to-day pressures… Continue reading 19th March 2026 Update | New Manager, Past Workshops, Upcoming Events, and more…
5th March 2026 Update | Murray Chapman is signing off from the One Mahurangi Office
/ From Frosty Beginnings to Stronger Together. Looking Back on a Decade Together It feels strange writing my final newsletter column. When I think back to 2016 and how far we have come, I feel a real sense of satisfaction and pride in what we have achieved together as a town and community. When I started… Continue reading 5th March 2026 Update | Murray Chapman is signing off from the One Mahurangi Office
19th FEB 2026 update // Murray Chapman’s penultimate OMBA newsletter
I keep getting asked how I feel about retiring and the honest answer is this. While my body is ready, my mind and heart are not quite there yet. One Mahurangi has been a big part of my life for a long time and it will feel very strange not being in the middle of… Continue reading 19th FEB 2026 update // Murray Chapman’s penultimate OMBA newsletter
5th Feb 2026 Update // The countdown has well and truly begun.
This is an election year, and on 7 November we will all have the chance to decide who governs the country. Historically, the lead-up to an election brings a mix of challenges and opportunities for business. On the positive side, there is often an increase in government spending, which can help stimulate the economy. After… Continue reading 5th Feb 2026 Update // The countdown has well and truly begun.
22nd JAN 2026 Update // What is a BID and why does it matter to Warkworth?
This is a question I get asked regularly, usually followed by, “And what does the Business Association in Warkworth actually do for me?” Both fair questions. BID stands for Business Improvement District. Auckland has around 57 of them, from very large operations in the Heart of the City, East Tamaki, and Manukau, right through to smaller districts… Continue reading 22nd JAN 2026 Update // What is a BID and why does it matter to Warkworth?