North West Country Business Awards are open and entries will close in September. We will then announce the finalists and it will be all go to see which finalists can win the most customer votes to win the People’s Choice Award. Keep an eye of our website for voting forms and make sure your favourite businesses get your vote.

Te Awaroa Museum and the Helensville Railway Museum are hosting the Te Awaroa Helensville Heritage Festival on the 4th and 5th October, promising a weekend full of culture, history, fun and activities for the whole family. Tickets are on sale now through Eventfinda.

Our Santa Parades are also being prepared, with Kumeu Rotary taking the lead for the Kumeu Parade, and North West Country taking the lead for the Helensville Parade. Both organisations are open to sponsorship offers to help make the events a success.

The Kumeu Santa Parade will occur on Friday 5th December, and the Helensville Santa Parade will occur on Saturday 29th November.

Lastly, in a fantastic coup for all North West Country members, we have partnered with the talented Aisling O’Brien photography to bring an offer not to be missed. All members have access to three photography packages at heavily discounted rates to get your business noticed. Check out Aisling O’Brien Photography website for more details, or check out your August newsletter.