NEWS
LICHELLE FITZGIBBON – WELLNESS COACH
Lichelle’s philosophy is simple yet pivotal ... take care of your inner health and you will flourish. Lichelle has always had an interest in nutritional wellbeing, but after overcoming a personal health challenge, as well [...]
WAIHI BEACH WAVES
The lifestyle at Waihi Beach is motivated by a love of the ocean and the coast, so it is only natural that surfing is so popular in the area. Although it is considered an individual [...]
JULY 2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Have a blast with the kids these school holidays in and around Waihi Beach! There's a range of indoor and outdoor activities for everyone! See daily activities below and operator/booking contact details at the [...]
MANAWA YOGA STUDIO
Kia Ora Koutou. My name is Olivia. I moved to Waihi Beach about eight months ago. In February, I opened up the doors of my yoga business at the main end beach - by [...]
Mandip – GAS Waihi Beach
Mandip was a teacher and sportsman in India. Being born and brought up in a multicultural Indian society, he likes to participate in many different cultural events and meet new people. New Zealand’s multicultural environment [...]
Bowentown Beach Holiday Park opens Froth..
Mike and Bec Crosby both spent many summers camping as kids and totally understand that classic kiwi campground experience. At the Bowentown Holiday Park, their home and business since 2018, they work tirelessly to create [...]
WAIHI BEACH – APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Check out the activities on offer these April school holidays! Indoor & outdoor fun for all. Wed 20 Nature Kids Holiday program, The Nest & Nature Library. 9am-3pm. Details here: thenestwaihibeach.co.nz Creative kids workshop, Ranger [...]
HipHomes
Just over a year ago, Matt and Angela LeeMackay sold their Tauranga based group housing company. The opportunity to be closer to their six children, as well as getting tired of the commuting, they took [...]
PAWS ON THE SHORES – PHOTO COMPETITION AND DOG BISCUIT BAKE-OFF
The team at Waihi Beach Community Events & Promotions know how much locals and visitors to Waihi Beach love their four-legged friends, and so we had planned to bring you a wonderful family dog show. [...]
MEET THE LOCALS: ANNE FROM REVIVE MASSAGE
Anne from Revive Massage, believes the balance between emotional, physical and spiritual is key to one’s wellbeing. Moving to Waihi Beach in 1973, Anne has worked in various fields, including being a Councillor for 10 [...]
BEACH PILATES
BEACH PILATES Jonti Batchelor’s journey to founding local business, Beach Pilates, is one of personal empowerment which saw her taking her health and wellbeing into her own hands, while discovering a new passion and career direction. Beach [...]
My Learning Solutions & Mags Cabs
Margaret Clarke (Mags), has always followed her gut instinct and forged her own path. From travelling across the Trans-Siberian route in the early 1980s to living on a remote Northern Territory island of Milingimbi just [...]
The Nest Waihi Beach
The Nest is a nature space in the centre of Waihi Beach, created by Kas and Nic. With the Bay of Plenty as their home, they were drawn to Waihi Beach for its beach and [...]
AHU AROMAS
Ahu Aromas is local business, started by locals Katie, a qualified aromatherapist and Gaylene, who has a deep understanding of natural oils. Ahu means to ‘tend, foster, nurture, treat’ which embodies Katie’s and Gaylene’s philosophy [...]
Willy is Back!
The Secret Garden opens its doors for its latest transformation into a café & Tiki bar by the garden’s original creator, Willy Postma. A colourful dynamic dynamo, would be an apt description for the new [...]
Fresh Air Fun – in the rain or sun..
Local Teresa Qualtrough shares a few ideas to keep the children happy these school holidays when the weather isn’t so surf and sand friendly. Winter in the Western Bay sees plenty of crisp sunny days [...]
THE SALTY COLLECTIVE, HOME TO LOCAL BRAND SALTYSEA – SMALL BUSINESS WIN!
Steph from The Salty Collective recently teamed up with the New Zealand Women's Black Ice team to design their new training uniforms. New Zealand Women's Black Ice are a senior synchronized ice skating team based in Auckland [...]
Accessible Waihi Beach – Access Mats project
Last year, local Waihi Beach resident Jacqui Whyte posted a comment about her partner in a wheelchair not being able to access the beach easily. So many people from the community replied, saying that access [...]
June Long Weekend 2021
Who can't wait for the long weekend!? Get out fishing, get brave in the annual polar plunge, help clean up the beach and head out for some live music.. Waihi Beach has some cool events [...]
A BUMPER HARVEST – FALLS RETREAT
A BUMPER HARVEST As we bid farewell to the final shreds of summer, the veggie garden rewards us with its autumn harvest. Here at The Falls Retreat, this means that we are fully into pickling, [...]
Q & A with Gary Alway / LJ Hooker
Gary Alway, owner of LJ Hooker tells us a bit about what drew him to the area and his love of community! Hi Gary, tell us a little about yourself, how long you’ve lived at [...]
Meet the Locals – Baked Boutique
Loaded Brownies, Lemon Apricot Fudge Slice, Ginger Chocolate Caramel Hybrid, and Meringues.. are just some of Karly Gallagher's sweet “arsenal”. From personal experience we can assure that to find the best sweet treats this side [...]
John and Nathan’s Dog Soap
Meet John and Nathan Graham, 8 and 6, who started making dog and puppy soap during lockdown. Looking for a way to earn pocket money, the brothers created two plant-based soaps designed to “keep the [...]
Meet the Locals – Good Sorts Food Truck
After a brief fling with us last summer, we are very excited to see the return of locals Jon and Holly and the Good Sorts food truck. With a simple menu that’s easy to choose [...]
Meet the Locals – Pirates of Bohemia
Pirates of Bohemia For the fifth summer running, the much-loved Pirates of Bohemia collective has “popped up” here at Waihi Beach. This year you’ll find them in a clever shipping container-come-gazebo ensemble in the grounds [...]
Two Young Chefs – Meet Ari and Damo
Can you live in paradise and have a career too? Yes! Finding a career in a small rural beach community can be a real challenge, but not so for the team at Flatwhite. Once a [...]
Total Mayhem
Hi Ladies. Tell us a little about yourselves and Threads of Mayhem? We are a mother-daughters team made up of Matriarch Penny, Kasey and Sam. Threads of Mayhem stocks a large selection of independent children's clothing, accessories and [...]
The Local HUB
Hi Amy! Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve owned the Waihi Beach Hotel. I’m a born and raised Waihi Beach local, mum of Charli (6) and Max (4) and one of [...]
Spread the FREELOVE
Hi Guys! Tell us a little about yourselves and Freelove Farms please. We are Josh and Amber. Josh is a nature-man from Canada, and a landscaper by trade. I am a resourceful dabbler and natural [...]
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The Info Centre is located in the Waihi Beach Village, opposite the Four Square on Wilson Road. Our Winter hours are Fri – Sun, 10.30am-1.30pm. If you have any queries outside these hours, please email: hello@waihibeachinfo.co.nz.
