Rosemary is back in Waipu

I have been travelling for over four months in Europe and the USA, and I have had a great time – but there is no place like home. For tales of my travels check the blog  – www.womentravelblog.com.
My new routine is to walk the dog on Uretiti beach before 9am (no dogs after that [...]

Winter@Waipu 2009? Shall we keep going with this event?

Winter@Waipu – shall we keep going with this event?
For the past 4 years the Winter@Waipu festival has helped to put a sparkle into Northland’s winter, and given us an excuse to have a night out, do something different, or celebrate our local talent.  Some events have drawn people from out of the immediate community which [...]

What will Waipu/Whangarei look like in 30 or 50 years?

What will Waipu/Whangarei look like in 30 or 50 years?
Are we putting in place the necessary infrastructure to resource that future?

While we might be experiencing a downturn in the economy at present, there is no doubt in most people’s minds that our district will at some future stage continue to grow and develop.  The Whangarei [...]

The Beachhouse Restaurant and Bar open again

An energetic and interesting AGM – only in Waipu!

Energetic and interesting is not usually the description of an annual meeting, but that was the feeling at the this weeks Waipu Business and Promotions Group AGM.  Over 30 people were drawn by the offer of free food and a briefing about two new building projects in the main street of Waipu.
Angela Stolwerk and Paul [...]

Winter@Waipu – how local businesses can benefit from this festival

One of the motivations for developing Winter@waipu was to help address the seasonality for many businesses in Bream Bay.  While we can have bumper summer period with good turnover, the shoulder seasons and winter are more of a struggle.
The other reason for developing Winter@waipu is of course to have fun and to continue to showcase [...]

The Private War of Corporal Cooper – see it at Artform

Bogwood Productions presents:
The Private War of Corporal Cooper
Waipu’s ArtForm will host performances on April 20th and 25th April
ph 09 432 0280 for bookings – $50 includes show and 3 course meal

The Private War of Corporal Cooper, an evening of drama, music and words devised by Mary Stevens and Sheri O’Neill, promises [...]

Help the Waipu Fire Brigade raise money

WAIPU FIRE BRIGADE 2008 MC GOLDS
, has set up a fundraising web page Make donations on line using your credit card – they are aiming to raise at least $1,000.
Support them as they participate in Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge in an effort to raise funds for Leukaemia & Blood Foundation of NZ.
Spread the [...]

Winter@Waipu – new website

Yesterday I managed to set up new website for Winter@waipu www.breambay.com/winter/
Thanks to Simtrek who are hosting the site and providing access. The Calendar is not finalised, but events will be added as they are confirmed. If you want to add an event, contact rosemary

Waipu Community Carols

last night we had the first practice – what a great community we have and some great singers gathered from around the North to practice for the Community carols which will be at 8pm on 23 December in the Waipu Presbyterian Church.
There were lots of new faces, and it looks like once again we [...]