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!
It’s been fantastic to see so many of you getting stuck into the Modern Marketing Workshop Series with the team from Burgs Digital. These Wednesday evening sessions at the Bridgehouse Backbar have been packed with practical tools and sharp thinking — and the feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. If you haven’t made it along yet,… Continue reading 12th June 2025 Update // Lighting up for Winter – And What’s Ahead
Next Tuesday night we’re hosting Open for Business—and no, that’s not a question, it’s the name of the event. It’s aimed at all front-facing businesses in town, not just retailers. Join us from 5.30pm in the Back Bar at the Bridgehouse on TUES 20th May. The first drink is on the house, then it’s a cash… Continue reading 15th May 2025 Update // We are Open for Business
Last year, we ran a membership survey to understand how we could better support local businesses. Two clear themes emerged: you want more networking opportunities and practical business education. We’ve taken that on board. Coming up on the 20th May, we’re hosting a networking event called Open for Business. A few local retailers will share about their… Continue reading 8th May 2025 Update // Listening to our Members
Summer is here and our town has a lot to offer! One of the joys of working at the Information Centre is meeting visitors from all over, hearing their accents, and learning about their journeys. As summer begins, the flow of visitors picking up brochures or seeking advice reminds us of how much our town… Continue reading 5th Dec 2024 Update // Summer in our town
Christmas Cheer and Community Spirit in Warkworth It’s that time of year again—my head is buzzing with all things Santa Parade! This year, the excitement is dialed up a notch as we bring you a festive triple treat on 7th December: the Santa Parade, Family Fun Day, and Carols in the Park all rolled into one unforgettable day! The Santa Parade… Continue reading 21st Nov 2024 Update // Christmas in Warkworth!
Two festivals down, one to go! The Mahurangi Winter Festival in July was a huge success, and last weekend we celebrated the 52nd Kowhai Festival, drawing around 8,000 people into town. Now, what’s next on the agenda? The Santa Parade, Family Fun Day, and Carols in the Park, and—all happening on 7th December, promising a lively day in town for Warkworth. This… Continue reading 24th OCT 2024 Update | Christmas Fun Day expected to pack town!
The Race to the End We’ve hit that familiar stretch of the year, where Christmas starts to creep up and suddenly, everything feels like a mad dash. For many, this year has flown by in the blink of an eye. Watercare has certainly been a huge focus for us throughout 2024. After countless discussions and meetings, it seems… Continue reading 10th Oct 2024 Update | Santa is Coming to Town.. Save the date!
Spring is here! Warmer days are just around the corner, and with falling interest rates, we’re hopeful that more people will be out and about, shopping and enjoying the sunshine. It’s that time of year when a bit of fresh energy returns—so, have you thought about how your business can make the most of it?… Continue reading 12th SEP 2024 Update | AGM 2024, Business Support Feedback, and much more…
Seasons Greetings As most of you know, Murray is taking a well-earned holiday. In his absence, I wish to thank our sponsors and all our members for your support during what has been a challenging year. I also want to thank our wonderful team, both in the One Mahurangi Office and in the Information Centre… Continue reading 21st Dec 2023 Update | Seasons Greetings and Business Support Information
