Murray Chapman

As the manager of One Mahurangi Business Association, I’ve often pondered and been queried about the state of Warkworth town, especially concerning the vacancies in...

At first glance, the phrase, “The fight goes on!” might strike you as overly dramatic. However, the reality is that ongoing discussions, meetings, and yes,...

We’ve made it through a couple of challenging years with lockdowns, endless rain and a barrage of gloomy news, but here we are, at the...

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, our community has reason to celebrate – not only for the festive spirit...

With Christmas just a few weeks away, it’s a time of both excitement and opportunity for our local businesses. With the new road now open,...

Do you recall hearing the phrase ‘When I was young’ during your youth? It was often followed by a gentle reminder, “You don’t know how...

Lately, I’ve received several comments along the lines of, “With the new motorway in place, there’s no urgent need to address Hill Street.” While it...

I think everyone in Warkworth has now seen first-hand the impacts of the new motorway, both good and bad; two sides of the coin. The...

What happens when you are invited to a recession and you decline the invite? A couple of days ago I made the mistake of watching...

I often get asked what it is as a business association we actually do. I believe it is a fair question because as an organisation...