LOCAL
DIRECTORY A-Z
The Waimamaku and surrounding South Hokianga and Kauri Coast areas have everything you need during your stay. This directory includes local businesses, community organisations and clubs. Search our local directory by either scrolling down this page or using the shortcut menu found at the top right of this page. If your business, organisation or club is not listed or if you would like to change your directory listing then please click here.
4SQUARE
GROCERIES, FOOD, SHOPPING
Welcome to our Four Square store! So whether you're keeping it local, or on tour, we're here to make it easy for you. Become a local, and shop where all Kiwis love to shop. Always welcome. Always local. Always Four Square.
PHONE: 09 405 4849
HOURS: MON - SAT 7AM - 6PM
SUN - 7AM - 5PM
LOCATION: 7233 SH12 WAIMAMAKU
HOKIANGA ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMUNITY ORGANISATION, CONSERVATION
The aim of this group is to help to protect the environment. Some of the initiatives it has organised are:
-Rubbish pick ups for ‘Keep NZ Beautiful Week’, including sign making.
-'Real Food Hokianga’ day which has been held annually at the Rawene town hall.
-‘Rent a Plate’, encouraging waste free events in Hokianga and reducing single use plastic.
CONTACT: KARINA
PHONE: 0211720259
HOKIANGA HARBOUR CARE
COMMUNITY ORGANISATION, CONSERVATION
We are a community trust established to restore the Mauri of Hokianga harbor and other catchments influencing the health of Moana Nui a Kiwa
CONTACT: JUSTIN BLAIKIE
PHONE: 027 542 2992
EMAIL: JUSTIN@NRC.GOVT.NZ
LOCATION: 273 AHU AHU RD, RD2, KAIKOHE
STH HOKIANGA GINGER GROUP
COMMUNITY ORGANISATION, CONSERVATION
Weed control is just part of what is needed to protect New Zealand's natural areas. The purpose of SHGG is not only to kill weeds but also to restore forests, shrublands & wetlands, & to help protect threatened plants & animals.
Click the read more button to find out how you can take part in preserving this spectacular environment for future generations.
CONTACT: ROGER BRAND
LOCATION: MEETINGS HELD AT THE WAIMAMAKU HALL
TANE CAFE
FOOD, COFFEE, ICE CREAMS
Tena koutou katoa, nau mai haere mai ki to tatou wharangi. nga mihi nui mo to tautoko i a matou.
We are a mobile cafe operating outside of Tane Mahuta - largest Kauri tree in NZ, and 4th largest in the world.
PHONE: 09 405 4641
HOURS: DAILY 9AM -4.30PM
LOCATION: BY TANE MAHUTA, SH12, WAIPOUA FOREST
TURNAROUND CRAFT
ARTS & CRAFTS, CLOTHING
Hand crafted clothing made from natural up-cycled & recycled materials. Every piece unique.
LOCATION: HOKIANGA
WAIMAMAKU BOWLS CLUB
SPORT & LEISURE
Beautiful bowls club nestled at the foot of the Waimamaku Valley. Open Tuesday evenings during the spring and summer months. $2 entry fee gets you free use of the bowls and a sausage sizzle. Very well priced refreshments.
HOURS: TUESDAY EVENINGS IN SPRING AND SUMMER
LOCATION: 45 GOODWIN ROAD, WAIMAMAKU
WEKAWEKA LANDCARE GROUP
COMMUNITY ORGANISATION, CONSERVATION
High numbers of endangered and rare species of flora and fauna present in the valley have resulted in parts of this area being classified as ‘outstanding natural landscape’ by the Northland Regional Council. Click the read more button to find out how you can take part in preserving this spectacular environment for future generations.
EMAIL: WEKAWEKALANDCARE@GMAIL.COM
MEETINGS AT THE WEKAWEKA HALL
ARTS & CRAFTS
ALLAN GALE
SCULPTOR, PRINT MAKER, CAST GLASS
Visitors are welcome to visit me at home in my studio in
the Waiotemarama Gorge, Hokianga. Please call me first to make arrangements and note that there is a 1km walk along a track, which is cross country from the parking spot.
ARTISANS FAIR
ARTS AND CRAFTS EVENT
Bi-annual event showcasing the local arts and crafts people of Waimamaku and surrounding areas. Hosted in the Waimamaku village hall in autumn and spring. Check the Artisans Fair events page for the next fair and how you can take part.
LOCATION: WAIMAMAKU VILLAGE HALL
BEVERLY COX
PAINTER
Cox has lived and worked in the Hokianga for over twenty years and draws much of her inspiration from the beautiful native and introduced flora. My studio is located on Taita Road, Waimamaku. Painter's studio set amongst kahikatea trees Please ring ahead.
PHONE: +64 9 405 8623
MOBILE: +64 21 250 4969
EMAIL: bevandgary@xtra.co.nz
LOCATION: TAITA RD, WAIMAMAKU
CHRISTINE BUTLER
PAINT, GLASS, PHOTOGRAPHY, JEWELLERY
Works in paint, glass, photography and jewellery. Please contact to arrange a viewing.
DOROTHY RAMAE MACKINNON
TOITOI STUDIO GALLERY
Traditional and contemporary kete, selected art works and collectible T-shirts. Situated in an original pioneer cottage between Tane Mahuta and Waimamaku village.
GEORGIE DOROTHY READ
PAINTER
Georgie's latest exhibition "Cut from, Cut outs, Cut up, Stuck up" was shown at Toi Box Hokianga from the 19th to the 28th of October 2018
LOCATION: WAIMAMAKU
JAMES & CHARLOTTE TARANAKI
BONECARVING STUDIO
Set aside a day to create your own beautiful Taonga (bonecarving). Draw your designs and let James assist you at our home/studio. Great harbour views. Lunch provided. $60 for the day.
JAN BARRATT
WEAVER
Weaving in NZ fibre, paper and glass. Studio & accommodation available.
Ph. 09 405 8662
M: 021 02366424
LOCATION: OPONONI, HOKIANGA
TOI BOX HOKIANGA
GALLERY
A new artist-run space, in a modified 20ft shipping container offering an affordable mobile space for local artists to explore and exhibit a wide range of art practices
MOBILE: 02102366424
EMAIL: toiboxhokianga@gmail.com
HOURS: 10AM - 3PM DAILY
LOCATION: 29 STATE HIGHWAY 12, OMAPERE
TURNAROUND CRAFT
ARTS & CRAFTS, CLOTHING
Hand crafted clothing made from natural up-cycled & recycled materials. Every piece unique.
LOCATION: HOKIANGA
WILL NGAKURU
MAORI CARVER & SCULPTOR
Working in wood, stone, bone and recycled treasures. Available by appointment.