The Refinery

07/09/2026

We are hiring! We need a 2nd chef/ cook who can work Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday for approx 15 to 20 hours. Fast. tidy, flexible and comfortable in a kitchen environment.
Baking experience an advantage
Family-friendly hours and a supportive team.

We also have roles out front and a weekend dishy role coming up.
Please get in touch by sending your CV or an email to
[email protected]
Please do not use Messanger; only emails will be replied to.

We are located in PAEROA; you need to reside in the local area and be able to legally work in NZ.

05/09/2026

Father's day sorted

26/08/2026

Thanks for voting for us in the Hauraki-Coromandel Business Awards
Here's our winner, Jana, and her hamper of goodies.
Best of luck to all the businesses who were nominated.

26/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who voted for us! The lucky winner of our hamper is Jana Smith.

19/08/2026

Avos from our tree. 4 for a fiver

10/08/2026

We have been nominated for the People's Choice award!
If you feel the same, please vote!

30/07/2026

New Zealand String Quartet is here in Paeroa next Thursday, the 6th of August. What a privilege to host these fantastic musicians again at The Refinery. Tickets available from Eventfinda NZ
Doors open at 6pm for food and drinks, concert at 7.30

14/07/2026

We are hiring!
Experienced chef required Wed-Sunday for our busy daytime cafe in PAEROA.
This role starts at the end of August/beginning of September.
Please send your CV to [email protected]
You need to be available Wed-Sun, have the right to work in NZ and be local to the area.
We are located in Paeroa, Hauraki, Waikato, NZ

12/07/2026

Thursday 6th August.
Tickets available on Eventfinda
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/new-zealand-string-quartet-presents-anthology/paeroa
Doors open at 6 pm for light meals and drinks before the show. We have limited tickets, and this SOLD OUT last year.
A beautiful, relaxed, and inclusive evening for the classical music lover and novice alike.

Firmly set in the gold mining history of the area, the building was originally commissioned as the National Bank Gold Refinery in 1914. The solid concrete walls, double-height stud, and kauri timber beams are certainly fit for purpose. A large, light-filled space, which manages to be cosy and welcom...