Morning light over a sandy beach and gentle surf.

Local business & community

Meet the people who make Whangamatā.

Find a local business, make plans for the weekend, and get to know the people behind the place.

Find a local business See what's on

Brought together by the Whangamatā Business Association.

What's on in Whangamatā

Make a date for something local. Find community events, business gatherings and reasons to get out and join in.

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Bringing people together? Add your event to the town calendar. You don't need to be a WBA member.

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Explore WBA member businesses

Make a local your first call.

A table for two. Help with the house. Advice for your next move. Start with the businesses that are part of our community.

Coffee and a pastry on a timber cafe table.

Eat & drink

Find your morning coffee, a lunch stop or somewhere to settle in for dinner.

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Clothing and homewares in a small coastal shop.

Shops & makers

Browse local shops and discover what people here are making.

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A builder measuring timber at a workbench.

Trades & home services

Find help with building, repairs and looking after your place.

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A business owner working at a laptop at home.

Professional services

Find people to help with your business, plans and everyday decisions.

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A timber holiday-home deck looking toward the coast.

Places to stay

Find a place to unpack and make yourself at home.

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Two cyclists riding along a leafy forest trail.

Things to do & wellbeing

Make time to get outside, try something different or look after yourself.

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Browse local businesses

Local stories

The people behind the business

You may know the shopfront. You may have their number saved. Here's a chance to hear how they got started, what they care about and what it takes to do their work.

Our first business stories are on the way.

This section publishes a real interview and portrait once WBA has an approved story. In the meantime, explore the member directory.

Browse local businesses

Design review note: the live story module stays hidden until an approved interview and a real portrait are supplied. Supplied photography is never presented as a named member.

For local business

Your business belongs here.

Running a business gives you plenty to think about. Getting to know the people around you is a good place to start. Join WBA to connect with other businesses, help people find what you do, and have a say in the issues affecting our town.

In a shop, on a worksite or working from home, you're part of Whangamatā's business life. Talk to us about membership.

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A place to be found
A member profile that shows what you offer and how to contact you.
People to connect with
Business gatherings and networks where you can meet others working in Whangamatā.
A way to contribute
Bring your perspective to the Association and help shape its priorities.