Welcome to 2026 in Milford. We hope you are relaxed and refreshed after a break over the Christmas/New Year break, and looking forward to a wonderful year. We now have all the stores in the main street full – no vacancies – a sign that at least here in Milford, the economy has turned the corner for the better.
Just before Christmas, Skintopia opened next door to La Tropezienne. Skintopia specialises in results-driven skin treatments, including customised skin treatments, advanced peels, microneedling, IPL and LED light therapy. The studio also offers professional brow and lash services, waxing and relaxation massage — all delivered by highly trained professional skin therapists with a focus on long-term skin health.
The last vacant space, the old Post Office site, will welcome the grand opening of Sills + Co this month, on Thursday 12 February. This is a flagship store for the brand featuring a mini-department store design. A unique retail experience, each Sills + Co store is home to its own labels alongside a curated offering of accessories and homewares to create a truly luxurious life.
Vive La France, Saturday 21 March
Ensure you have this date in your calendar now for our very popular annual ‘French Themes’ market day in Milford, when the Milford and the wider North Shore community really comes alive to celebrate in French style!
Head of Harbour Regatta, Saturday 7 February
The Head of Harbour Rowing Regatta is heading into its 90th year and brings secondary schools from all over the North Island to Lake Pupuke for this all-day event. Organised by Takapuna Grammar School, you’ll see budding rowers, some of whom will no doubt go on to higher things. It’s a great day of rowing action!
2026 Windfoiling Nationals Championship – Waitangi Weekend, Milford Beach
The Milford Cruising Club is a popular venue for yachting events, and the club has secured this event for the latest sailing craze – windfoiling. There will be three days of high-speed, Olympic-class competition from Friday through to Sunday. Elite all-action sailors from New Zealand, Australia, USA, Norway, Hong Kong and the Pacific with more than 40 of the leading domestic and international windfoil sailors.
It’s all go in Milford in 2026! Have a great February.
Murray Hill, Manager, Milford Business Association
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Sills + Co, the home of New Zealand labels Caroline Sills and Sills, is pleased to welcome Milford as the newest location to its family of retail stores across New Zealand.
A unique retail experience, each Sills + Co store is home to its own labels alongside a curated offering of accessories and homewares to create a truly luxurious life.
Sills + Co was founded by Caroline and Lloyd Sills in 1982, in Devonport, New Zealand. Today, the family business is in very good hands with daughters Toni and Christina heading sales, marketing and retail, and the talented Mandy Villars heading the design department.
Discover the new Autumn/Winter 2026 collections (and more) at the Milford store grand opening on Thursday 12 February.
Sills + Co – 115 Kitchener Road, Milford.
www.sillsandco.com
Skin expert Skintopia has recently joined the Milford neighbourhood, opening a brand new advanced skin studio in the heart of Kitchener Road.
Skintopia specialises in results-driven skin treatments, including customised skin treatments, advanced peels, microneedling, IPL and LED Light Therapy. The studio also offers professional brow and lash services, waxing and relaxation massage — all delivered by highly trained professional skin therapists with a focus on long-term skin health.
Skintopia is known for its high-tech, high-touch approach, combining advanced technology with personalised care to help clients achieve real skin results.
Skintopia Milford – 160 Kitchener Road, Milford, Phone 09 486 6224
www.skintopia.co.nz
