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The closure of the Waiwera Thermal Pools almost two years ago has left the streets quiet and carparks empty. Although businesses are suffering, residents are finding ways to bring the community together.
The latest of these is a market day, which will be held in the carpark of the thermal pools on Saturday, November 23.
The market has been organised by members of the Waiwera Property Owners and Residents Association (Waipora).
Waipora has 200 members and chair Larraine Harris and secretary Shona Schroder say the group is very active in taking issues to Auckland Council to ensure Waiwera does not get overlooked.
Funds raised from the market day will go towards maintenance of security cameras that were installed in Waiwera around four months ago to deter vandalism, as well as keeping the community defibrillator serviced.
The November 23 market will run from 9am to 12 noon and include a sausage sizzle, doughnuts and other food options, crafts, produce and quality goods. There will be live music and the Sugar Loaf Bar and Grill will be open for coffees and refreshments.
There is plenty of room for stalls to spread out (the market will be held in the hall if the weather is bad) and Shona says the group is keen to hear from anyone who would like to operate a stall, for a small fee – for more information, phone Sophie, 0272 000424.
The Waiwera Fishing and Boating Club has also come up with a number of successful initiatives in the town, including a monthly Trivia Night at the Sugar Loaf.
“Over a few drinks”, fishing club members also dreamed up a monthly newsletter Let’s Talk About Waiwera, which is circulated by email and hard copy and is now in its 16th edition.
Regular Open Mike nights started by local musicians have also been a drawcard.
