Lomas bows out of Waimamaku store after 35 years
28 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Owners new and old of Waimamaku Four Square, Adam Beretta and Bruce Lomas. Photo / supplied
Peter de Graaf is a reporter for the Northern Advocatepeter.degraaf@northernadvocate.co.nznorthernadvocat
A grocery store at the heart of a small South Hokianga community has changed hands for the first time in 35 years after the retirement of its long-time owner.
Bruce Lomas, former owner of Waimamaku Four Square, handed over the reins to new proprietor Adam Beretta at the end of last month.
As well as running the store since 1985, Lomas was heavily involved in the community, for example as the organiser of the town s famous Wild West Fest.