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Mitre 10 Mega Warkworth enjoyed weeks of celebrations last month during its 10th anniversary.
The locally owned and operated store was buzzing more than usual with various events, weekly in-store specials, and the opportunity for one lucky shopper to win a $50,000 boat package.
A highlight was an in-store birthday party on April 17, featuring sausage sizzles, face painting, popcorn, a treasure hunt and prizes.
Earlier in the month, Warkworth trade customers joined the Mitre 10 Trade Team for an evening at the store where they had the opportunity to network and speak to key suppliers about their latest product offerings.
The Trade Team also hosted a golf day at the Omaha Golf Club where Mangawhai resident Mike Clews and his Clews Construction team took out the title for the Ambrose-style tournament.
Owner Cam Caithness says looking back over the last 10 years, he has seen the store go from strength to strength.
“In 2013, the Garden Centre had an expansion, and the café was converted to a Columbus Coffee. In the last few years, a storage facility was built on the back of the building and the trade area expanded along with some new offices for the trade administration team,” he says.
The store has been nominated for several awards, including the New Zealand Hardware Journal store of the year (twice). In 2012, it won the New Zealand Retail Top Shop Award, recognising customer service excellence.
Cam is especially proud of the role the store plays in the life of the local community.
Long-standing sponsorships include Mahurangi Rugby Club; Mahurangi College; Warkworth, Omaha and Wellsford Golf Clubs; Matakana Pony Club and Bowls Warkworth.
Over the last 10 years, tens of thousands of dollars have also been raised via the sausage sizzle from the Mitre 10 BBQ hut on Saturday mornings.
Cam says Mitre 10 Mega Warkworth now employs a team of over 100 people and has given many their first step on the career ladder.
