Working Together for Warkworth

Last Tuesday evening, One Mahurangi hosted a well-attended networking evening at The Bridgehouse with a great turnout from our retailers, hospitality operators, and other customer-facing businesses. Thanks to the Bridgehouse team for generously supplying the first drink and some nibbles—it was a warm and welcoming start to the night.

We heard from Matt from Warkworth Menswear and Peter from Stirling Sports about their decisions to open on weekends and public holidays. Their message was clear: being open when customers are around has had a positive impact on their business, even in tough times. While not every business can do the same, the discussion that followed was thoughtful and encouraging. It’s about finding what works for each of us.

A number of businesses expressed interest in forming a working group to explore how we might coordinate our opening hours to better meet visitor demand. We’ll be in touch soon with those who put their hands up.

We also heard from Louise from Proactive Consulting about her upcoming database workshop, and Anthony from Mahurangi Matters about a promotional idea that sparked plenty of feedback. And Josh from Burgs Digital gave us a great preview of the Modern Marketing Workshop Series starting next Wednesday—if you're keen to sharpen your online marketing game, make sure you grab a spot while they’re still available.

What stood out to me most was the sense of collaboration in the room. Businesses want to support each other, and there’s genuine interest in working together to help make Warkworth a destination for visitors as well as locals.

If we want to attract more people into town, we need to be ready for them—with open doors, events, and reasons to stay a little longer. One Mahurangi is here to help support the businesses that want to be part of that.

Together, we’re stronger. Let’s keep moving forward.

Murray Chapman

Manager, One Mahurangi, Warkworth

[email protected]

OPEN FOR BUSINESS // Photos from One Mahurangi Networking Event - Tues 20th May

What a night! Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Networking Night at the Warkworth Bridgehouse. It was a fantastic turnout with real conversations, fresh ideas, and great energy from our local business community. Special thanks to our speakers – Matt, Peter, Louise, Anthony and Josh – for sharing your experiences and sparking discussion.

Pictured: Josh Burgisser from Burgs Digital, Matt Henderson from Warkworth Menswear, Louise Riddle from Matakana Coast App, and Anthony Ord from Mahurangi Matters.

Modern Marketing Workshop Series – Starts Next Week!

Presented by Josh Burgisser from Burgs Digital

This June, we’re bringing you a practical workshop series tailored for local business owners who want to better understand modern marketing—without the jargon. Whether you're starting from scratch or

looking to improve your current approach, these sessions will equip you with real tools you can put into action.

Only 5 discounted tickets remain, and they’re selling fast. Don’t miss your chance to grab one before prices go up – secure your place today. CLICK HERE>

Check out what Josh is about. Follow his Instagram @burgs_digital or visit burgsdigital.com

Consumer Spending in Warkworth for April 2025

Spending in Warkworth for April held steady at $25.2 million, down just 0.4% on last year, despite a quieter month overall across the region. Transactions dropped 2.7%, likely influenced by public holidays—Good Friday (18 April), Easter Sunday (20 April), and ANZAC Day (25 April)—all of which had some trading restrictions. School holidays from 12 to 27 April may also have affected local shopping habits.

Accommodation spend jumped +45.9%, while Home, Hardware and Electrical declined -16.7%. International visitor spending rose significantly again (+34.9%), reinforcing tourism as a valuable driver for local business. Across Auckland, One Mahurangi ranked 15th out of 56 BIDs, holding a 2% share of regional spend.

For more detail, download the full Marketview report and BID comparison summary.

Brush up on Business Finance

Understand your business finances so that you can make smart decisions about where to spend your money, and make sure you're earning enough to keep your business running.

Visit the business.govt.nz page for more information HERE>

You can now follow the Warkworth Information Centre on Facebook and Instagram! @visitwarkworth

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