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W Waipu Boutique Sunday Market
W Matakana Village Farmers Market
Waipu Coronation Hall, 9am-1pm Sunday Jan 13, Feb 10 Cafe, local produce & NZ Craft (new only) Contact Pav 432 1891 or Ginny 021 126 4437 email: enquiries@waipumarket.co.nz W
W Mangawhai Beach & Country
The Mangawhai Domain, New and preloved goods - carboot sites available Sundays, Jan 13, 20, 27, 9am-1pm Contact: Sue 0274 586 144 or email toriamartin@hotmail.com
Fresh food and produce market 2 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana Saturdays 8am-1pm Contact: Michael 021 1414 308 or email: mihou@clear.net.nz
Matakana Indie Market Upcycled ethical crafting • Live bands 2 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana Sunday 9.30am-2.30pm Contact: Steph 021 817 579 email: grassroutenaturopathics@gmail.com
W Mangawhai Village Market
Inspired by the Mahurangi area, five local artists will present their work in five different media at a free exhibition in the Old Masonic Hall, in Warkworth, from January 18 to 20. It will be the sixth annual exhibition of the Jade River Artists. Exhibition artists this year are Vivienne Paterson, Doris Riederer, Suzanne Ross, Anna Sutherland and Karen Williamson. The works on display will include birds, butterflies and leaves crafted in clay; clay fish combined with driftwood and rusty nets; silk and canvas paintings, creative use of vintage textiles; photographic prints; and handcrafted jewellery. The exhibition is open from 9am to 5pm.
Mangawhai Library Hall, 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai Saturdays 9am-1pm Contact: Marita Draper 021 598 917
Park options
MATAKANA 21 Matakana Valley Road Matakana Phone: 422 7213
DELIVERING EVERYDAY EXCELLENCE YOUR STORE FOR FRESH PRODUCE AND GROCERY
Beach-side baches, holiday parks, remote campsites and campervan sites in Auckland Council parks are all popular and affordable summer escapes. There are several choices. These include • Book a bach • Camping – pitch your tent and explore a regional park on your doorstep. At Ātiu Creek Regional Park’s new campground you can even take your horse and trek across this 847ha countryside park on Kaipara Harbour • Rev up the RV – book a spot at a designated campervan campground (for vehicles with self-containment certificates) • Holiday park – these include Orewa, Martins Bay or Whangateau, or the Shelly Beach Camping Ground on Kaipara Harbour. Bookings are essential and popular sites fill up fast. Call 09 301 0101 to make a booking.
Exquisite stationery Writing Accessories ~ Unique Gifts 2 matakana valley rd matakana t: 09 422 9748 f: 09 422 9768 ponsonby store t: 09 378 8085 e: info@redletterday.co.nz www.redletterday.co.nz
Warkworth & District Museum
Visit the Museum – see displays of memorabilia, furniture, photographs, clothing, machinery and buildings from our colonial past. Lots to see and do for all members of the family. Browse through our Gift and Souvenir Shop.
Open 7 Days, Monday to Sunday 10am – 4pm Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive (Off Wilson Road, Warkworth) Phone: 09 425 7093 | Email: warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz | www.wwmuseum.orconhosting.net.nz