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• A new arborist business has started in Matakana called SB Trees. Relocated from Perth, Shaun has over 13 years’ experience in the arboriculture industry. They offer hedge trimming through to Tree removal.

• The Workshops on 64 Matakana Valley Road, just at the back of Matakana Butcher in the village are now completed. Light industrial development in Matakana consisting of 50 workshops with 9 remaining. You can read our story here: The Workshop: New commercial hub reflects Matakana’s evolution

• Daily Organics situated in Matakana Village is CLOSED for good. After more than 11 wonderful years they have made the heartfelt decision to permanently close Daily Organics. We wish them all the best.

• The Local Club is a new reformer and mat pilates studio opening in Warkworth soon. Head to their Instagram @thelocalclubwarkworth for updates.

• United Appliances shop in Wellsford, a trusted appliance store for many years has officially closed its doors.

• The 8.55 to Cairo – Warkworth’s boutique fashion retail store, is soon to open its second store in Orewa. Located on Hibiscus Coast Highway between VERGE and Main Street.

• Kaiwaka footpath improvements have begun this week and will take approximately six weeks to complete. A new footpath will connect the footbridge at the northern end of town to the footbridge at Oneriri Road, improving access and safety in Kaiwaka.

• Monster Fun in Snells beach has had to delay its opening a little but is still hopeful it will open these school holidays – aiming for around 5^th July.

• Northbase Trade Centre is a contemporary unit development set to become Mangawhai’s newest light industrial and commercial hub; catering to light industrial, commercial service owners and occupiers. Located in Mangawhai Central with 9 units currently available for lease, due to be finished end of the year. https://www.northbase.nz/

• Wood Street upgrades at Mangawhai Heads are making progress, with stage 1 complete and 2 starting this week - read more about it here: Wood Street works update: second stage to kick off this week