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The long-awaited LED floodlights at the Warkworth Showgrounds were officially turned on at a community celebration on May 19. The honour of flicking the switch went to Beau Reid, who won a special social media promotion. Fifteen clubs took the opportunity to promote their sports and several teams – in rugby, football and hockey – played season fixtures under the new lights.
The showground redevelopment is being driven by the Mahurangi Community Sport and Recreation Collective. Chair Mark Illingworth says the turn on showed what a community can achieve. “This isn’t just a facility for sports, it’s an area for the whole community,” Mark says.
Rodney Local Board chair Beth Houlbrooke says the showgrounds recreation area is crucial to help cater for growth in the area.
