Sun shines for Santa’s Warkworth stopover

Remi Hart and Makenzi Walker with Santa and Mrs Claus.

The sun came out and so did the spectators for the Warkworth Santa Parade on Sunday, December 4.

Organised by One Mahurangi Business Association, and sponsored by Fletcher/Acciona and Warkworth Toyota, the parade featured both Santa and Mrs Claus this year.

More than 30 floats participated.

One Mahurangi manager Murray Chapman said the streets were filled with happy smiling faces and some people said it was the best parade ever.

“We had a wide range of volunteers from Warkworth Lions and Rotary, plus locals who just wanted to help and be involved,” Chapman said.

Lots of spot prizes were donated by local businesses and the four top prizes went to:
People’s Choice: Sponsored by Warkworth Hotel, won by Muddy Toes ELC; Community: Sponsored by the Hamilton family, won by Warkworth Vintage Car Club; Business: Sponsored by The Bridgehouse, won by Mitre 10; Education: Sponsored by Nature’s Nest won by Muddy Toes ELC’