Summer is on the horizon! While it might not feel like it with all the sudden rain showers, our trusty weather forecasters assure us that summer is indeed headed our way. And here’s some more good news: in just a week, the elections will be behind us, allowing us to finally bid farewell to those relentless political… Continue reading 12th Oct 2023 Update | Business Support, Events, and information for Warkworth!
Election Time Reflections Last night, we hosted our Annual General Meeting (AGM), a time when the turnout tends to be a bit lower unless there’s a controversial topic at hand. Nonetheless, it was great to see an engaged and interested audience. During the meeting, I had the opportunity to chat with several of you. It’s… Continue reading 28th Sep 2023 Update | Post AGM, pre-election thoughts
Don’t be scared… Fear not, for AGM season is upon us, and we’re here to make it less daunting for you. Yes, we’re talking about those three intimidating letters: Annual General Meeting. How often have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t touch one of those meetings with a ten-foot pole! I don’t want to end up on the committee!” Well,… Continue reading 14th Sep 2023 Update | AGM season is upon us!
It’s That Time Again: Election Season is Upon Us! I’m sure you’ve all noticed that familiar time rolling around once every three years – yes, it’s election season! During this period, something peculiar happens. Many individuals and businesses tend to hit the pause button on their purchasing decisions, fearing that new policies might have an… Continue reading 4th Sep 2023 UPDATE | Spending in the area pre General Election
Thanks to all who joined the Retailers’ Think Tank and contributed to a very constructive discussion about the future of Warkworth and what it means for street-front businesses. Our next forum is scheduled to be on the 4th of October, 5:15pm at the Bridgehouse Backbar. We hope you can join us again. Read the full update HERE>
It’s always darkest before dawn. While the saying may not be 100% true it does feel as though here, in town, we are going through a bit of a dark patch at the moment. And the thought of the day breaking soon feels like a hopeful metaphor. We have a number of businesses who are finding it… Continue reading 17th Aug 2023 UPDATE | Town is quiet yes – Let’s talk about it
OMBA Manager, Murray Chapman is on medical leave this week so thanks to Matt Henderson from Warkworth Menswear for writing the newsletter intro. Friday, July 14th, Matariki 2023. Warkworth’s first long weekend since the opening of the new road. A chance to showcase what we have to offer to visitors from all over Auckland. A… Continue reading 3rd Aug 2023 UPDATE | The future of retail in Warkworth, Art in August, Consumer spending report and more!
A big day for all! The 2023 Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights has been and gone and what an amazing day & night it was. Not just for the festival organisers but also for all of the many families that attended and many local businesses. Let’s start off with the organisers. This popular event is… Continue reading 20th July 2023 Update | Winter Festival, Town Center Plan, Warkworth App launch and more!
Light up your life and the town! It’s just over a week before the 2023 Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights happens in Warkworth and this is a chance for your business in town to light up and be seen by the visiting crowds. Lights attract people, they make people smile and they make people feel good – and… Continue reading 6th July 2023 UPDATE | Winter Festival info, Consumer Spending reports, Center Plan feedback, and more!
Change is inevitable and it’s exciting A local once said to me very early in my tenure as Manager of what was One Warkworth, “If I can’t park right outside the shop in Warkworth then I won’t shop there.” When I asked her where she liked to shop, she told me, Albany! It seemed a long… Continue reading 22nd June 2023 Update | Information for and the celebration of local business
