Te Kai Whakarongo Issue 1223 | 18 August 2026 | Proudly locally owned and operated
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CONNECTING COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COROMANDEL PENINSULA
BASKER ROAST NIGHT Every Wednesday night from 5pm Pork, lamb, chicken or beef Buffet salad and sauce bar Bookings recommended
3A Reweti Drive (opposite Mobil) www.basker.co.nz info@basker.co.nz Phone: 07 866 0645 Hours 8.00am to late
Buffalo Beach – great for school cross-country
A wonderful day and a wonderful place for a cross-country race – MBAS and Whenuakite Primary Schools’ cross-country race. See page 17
WAREHOUSE STATIONERY OPENS NEW WHITIANGA STORE
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arehouse Stationery is proud to be opening a brand-new store in the Coromandel town of Whitianga on Friday, 21 August. Located on Joan Gaskell Drive opposite The Warehouse, local businesses, schools and whānau will be able to get their hands on a comprehensive range of stationery, office furniture, arts and crafts products and access print-
ing services without travelling outside the district. Debby Watts, General Manager Merchandise and Operations for Warehouse Stationery, says the new store reflects a commitment to supporting regional communities. “We’re delighted to be coming to Whitianga and joining such a vibrant and artistic community in the Coromandel.
“We know schools and customers want convenient access to quality stationery, tech print services, and we’re excited to bring all of that closer to home.” “Whitianga is a community with a strong mix of local families, schools, businesses and also visitors. We’re excited to build lasting connections with our new neighbours and customers,” Debby said.
Kia K ia o ora ra Whitianga! W hitia hiti anga!
To celebrate, the new store will host a three-day opening weekend from Friday, 21 to Sunday, 23 August, featuring giveaways, spot prizes, a coffee cart, sausage sizzle and live broadcasts from Coromandel FM. The first 100 customers will be invited to try the Spin & Win Wheel, with a Canon SELPHY photo printer just one of many prizes up for grabs. For the tam-
ariki, there will also be spot prizes to be won. As part of the opening celebrations, Warehouse Stationery is partnering with Mercury Bay Area School with a sausage sizzle and coffee cart fundraiser. Customers are encouraged to make a gold coin donation, with proceeds going towards new sports equipment and supporting structured activities for students.
Join us for Opening Weekend! 21st to 23rd August warehousestationery.co.nz/whitianga-store-opening