Local Taranaki Markets in 2024

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Why supporting local markets is REALLY important?

Whether you’re looking for produce or home essentials, local markets are the best way to shop sustainably. They offer fresh seasonal produce, foster community connections, support local businesses, and often provide unique handmade goods, creating a vibrant and sustainable shopping experience.

Fruits and veggies in season = better taste and nutritional value!

Produce stalls at markets source their food directly from their backyards and farms. This means you get fruits and veggies that are in season, with a freshness that enhances both their taste and nutritional value. Locally made, the goods have a smaller supply chain than supermarkets. This means the products have travelled shorter distances to reach you, resulting in lower transport-related carbon emissions, and reducing the overall carbon footprint of the goods. Produce stalls may be more inclined to use sustainable farming practices including organic farming, reduced pesticide use, and other eco-friendly methods. This positively affects the health of the environment and you!

Reducing waste and creating interactions with local producers and community members.

Local markets also have a more direct relationship between stallholders and buyers so there are various systems in place to reduce waste. The result of local markets is less food and packaging waste compared to the large-scale distribution systems of supermarkets and retail shops, leading to a cleaner and greener environment.

Shopping at local markets provides an opportunity to interact with local producers and community members. This strengthens the community creating a supportive sustainable network where like-minded people can share ideas, recipes, and information. Local markets often provide a platform for educating the community around sustainable practices, with this increased awareness leading to more informed and sustainable habits.

When you buy from local markets, you’re directly supporting small and local businesses!

You can be assured that at local markets you’re not just getting great products, you’re helping your community and the planet!

List of Taranaki Markets in 2024:

We invite you to visit the local markets’ Facebook pages listed below to get the latest updates.

Urenui Community Market
→ Urenui Community Centre, Takiroa St, Urenui - 3rd Sunday of the month 10am - 1pm
Support local crafters, growers, producers, you name it! All are welcome to join our community Markets!
→ Find out more on their Facebook page here.

Waitara Night Markets
→ Fri. 1 March, Owae Marae Waitara - 5-9pm
These markets feature live music, entertainment, kai, market stalls, and free kids activities. The kaupapa around the Waitara Night Markets is to provide a space to come together as a community, with the events being held Friday 19th January 5pm - 9pm & Tuesday 6th February 10am - 3pm. On Friday 1st March the market will be at the Owae Marae from 5pm until 9pm.
→ Find out more on their Facebook page here.

Waitara St Johns Market
→ St Johns Hall, 41 Domett St, Waitara - 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 9am - 2pm
Great friendly community market held in the middle of Waitara township, St Johns Hall (behind Waitara Pharmacy).
→ Find out more on their Facebook group here.

The Bell Block Market
→ Fred Tucker Memorial Community Centre, 130 Parklands Avenue, Bell Block - 2nd Saturday of the month 9am - 12pm
Crafts, plants, food and more, this little market has been ticking along for a couple of years!

The Barket, Dog Market in Bell Block
→ 116 Mangati Rd, Bell Block - 2nd Saturday every 2 months, 9:30am - 1pm
The first Barket Market in NZ, join to find out more! A market for everyone, including dogs!
→ Find out more on their Facebook page here.

The Seaside Market
→ Ngāmotu Beach, New Plymouth - Usually 3rd Sunday of every month - 9am to 2pm (more markets during summer!)
The market is located at Ngamotu Beach, Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth. With over 50 stalls, The Seaside Market features gifts, art, fashion, crafts, coffee, tasty eats, live music and more! Held on the first and third Sunday of every month from 10am till 2pm in Winter, and 9am till 2pm in Summer, head to Ngamotu Beach to shop sustainably!
→ For more information visit their Facebook page here.

Taranaki Farmers’ Market
→ Huatoki Plaza, New Plymouth - Sundays 9am to 12pm
Located in the centre of New Plymouth, the Taranaki Farmers’ Market is a vibrant scene where both locals and visitors can enjoy live music from local artists while shopping for fresh produce, baking and more. The stalls feature fresh and genuine local food with sellers making, baking and growing local so you can enjoy the freshest food possible. Head to Huatoki Plaza between 9am and 12pm on Sundays to explore!
→ See their website here for more information.

The Picker’s Market
→ Ferndale Hall, New Plymouth - Last Sunday of every month, 10am to 2pm
Featuring second-hand goods, vintage, craft, plants and more, The Picker’s Market will cater for all your needs. Located at Ferndale Hall, New Plymouth, this market is run on Sundays from 10am till 2pm. As the market is indoors, it is open rain or shine. Cash is preferred but some stalls will accept bank transfer. This is a zero-waste event so you need to bring your own bags, coffee cups and containers, and unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed inside the hall unless they are service animals.
→ See their page Facebook here for more info.

The Foreshore Market
→ Grass area next to the wind wand car park, New Plymouth - Every Saturday starting 13 Jan, weather dependent, 10 am to 3pm.
→ For more information visit their Facebook page here.

Kids Market - New Plymouth
→ Monthly market where you can buy & sell new and quality pre-loved toys for kids! - Mangorei School Hall, last Sunday of the month, 8:30am to 11am.
→ For more information visit their Facebook page here.

Te Rūrū Coastal Market
→ Hempton Hall, Ōkato - Wednesdays 4pm to 5.30pm
Every Wednesday from 4pm till 5:30pm, this community market takes place at Hempton Hall, Okato. The Te Rūrū Coastal Market features a range of local products from seedlings to baking to crafted creations.
→ For more information visit their Facebook page here.

Inglewood Car Boot Sale
→ Matai Street, Inglewood - Every Sunday from 8:30am to 2pm.
Every Sunday from 8:30am, come and enjoy a vast range of stalls and products for everyone!
→ For more information visit their Facebook page here.

The Shed Market
→ 37 Moa Street, Inglewood - 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month, 9am to 2pm
Market in the garden: grab your Coffee and Eats, Stroll through the Garden and pic up some local handmade Treats, if there is some live music you can then grab yourself a Seat (on the grass)!
→ For more information visit their Facebook page here.

The Prospero Market
→ Prospero Place, Stratford - Last Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm
The Prospero Market is a fun filled community event held on the last Saturday of each month between 9am and 12pm in Prospero Place, Stratford. The event supports small local businesses and has a range of goods from fresh produce to handmade crafts. Each event will often have live music from local musicians, face painting and Glockenspiel tours so there is plenty to enjoy!
→ To find out more visit their Facebook page here or see the Stratford Council page for more details.

Eltham Market
→ Touchpoint Car Park, High Street, Eltham - Fridays 8:30am to 12:30pm
Market (no charge at present). Bring your own table or use your car boot. You can set up on the day - no need to book in advance.
→ For more information visit the CAB page here.

Kaponga Market & Car Boot
→ 15 Egmont St, Kaponga - 2nd Saturdays of the month, 9am to 3pm
No charge to have a stall, all welcome!
→ Visit their Facebook page to find out more here.

Hāwera Saturday Markets
→ Hāwera Town Square - Saturdays 9am to 12.30pm
Held in the Hāwera Town Square from 9am till 12pm on Saturdays, the Hāwera Saturday Markets feature homegrown and handmade produce so if you shop here, you can be sure you’re supporting local and the planet!
→ Visit their Facebook page to find out more here.

Pātea Main St Market
→ 59 Egmont St, Pātea - Sundays 8:30am to 1pm
Lots of amazing stall holders selling everything from Soaps and candles, chocolate, Knitted goods, food, baking and more.

Waverley Craft & Farmers Market
→ Waverley Community Hall, High Street, Eltham - 3rd Sunday of the month 9am to 1pm
We have lots of lovely arts and crafts, candles, knitting, preserves and jams, soaps, chocolate, honey, tarot reading, books, crystals and fairy houses. We also have coffee and pizza, home baking, plants and veges. There's something for everyone so come along and support local!
→ For more information visit their Facebook page here.

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