Growing Strong

A great episode to watch on the 17 July. On Whangarei Farmers Market, how it all began.
Supermarkets were dictating the prices, meanwhile the small to medium growers were trying to cope with the changes. The future is now not trying to supply the supermarkets and the auction system that has gone, this only leads to selling at a farmers markets. The public does have a choice, and the supermarkets biggest concern is the price. Buying quantity and not quality against the farmers market where you have direct contact with the grower with there quality. Whangarei farmers market have proven that the consumers like to have the choice where to shop (due to the 6000 shoppers they have each week) the supermarkets are no longer a threat to the growers.
This is worth the watch on ondemand and would like to hear your opinion.

Support your Local Growers

Supermarkets are pricing fresh fruit & vegetables up to 500% higher than the cost of production, but the grower who supply the supermarket say they are not breaking even! A fruit grower from Hawkes Bay said he is getting the same for his apples he was paid 12 years ago, .50cents kg- when the same apples are sold in the supermarket for $ 4 kg.
Retailers appear to be the only ones profiting.
By supporting your local growers you are helping them to keep there cost down and you in return receive the best price available in the market place.

Thank You

We would like to welcome our new shoppers to the market and a big thank you to our regular customers that introduced them to our market place. Share a Secret was a great success in the month of June and due to this we are extending it for the month of July. Come and see Tom with your new shopper and receive $10 cash.
It may be winter but we have had some beautiful mornings and there is always something to warm you up, coffee, mulled wine, hot soup and the live music to jiggle to.

SHARE THE SECRET IN JUNE

We are giving away $800 in June.
$200 each Saturday in June.
Be one of the first 20 people to bring a NEW Shopper to the Market and we give you $10 cash. Its that easy!
Register at the Market, see Tom at the coffee shed.

New Stallholders

We would like to welcome to the market all our new stallholders:

*Sunset Free Range Poultry- selling free range eggs and free range frozen chickens.

*Oh Fudge- freshly made fudge each week with a range of delicious flavours.

*Salash- with their natural manuka cold smoked, air dried meats, salami & sausages.

*Pasta Nostra- selling their freshly made ravioli range, lemon infused linguine, hand made
cannelloni, roman gnocchi and much more.

*Pickled Fig Catering has a range of pesto, hummus, salads and spiced butters.

* Hungry Caterpillar- are now selling soup by the cup, soup mixes, ready to roast Tuscan
vegetables and stir fry bagged vegetables.

Remember we are open every Saturday all year round. Come and talk to the growers and producers and sample their quality products.

Easter Saturday

Come and Enjoy Easter Saturday 3 April with us at the Market from 9am-12pm. All your favourite stallholders will be there along with the Easter Bunny.

We have a special performance from the Dalmatian Cultural Society.
From 10am the Tamburica Orchestra will be playing and the Senior Kolo Dancers will be performing throughout the morning.

The Dalmatian Cultural Society will be in the community stall with further information about their Society and will be selling two Dalmatian treats: Prsule ( Dalmatian Donuts) and Krostule ( Fine pastry Bows/Ties).

We will be celebrating the Annual Croation Harvest Festival, which marks the harvesting of the grapes.

We have been really treated with the sunny weather and those that have had time to listen to our musicians on the lawn before heading away have had a memorable time.
Bring your Family and Friends and enjoy your unique shopping experience.

Don't forget Valentines Day

Come and visit the market on Saturday to help set the mood for Valentines Day on Sunday 14 February.

We have chocolates from Wickedly Gourmet hand made Chocolates.
Fresh flowers from Stems Roses.

Pack a Picnic with fresh bread, crossiants & bagels from Blackwoods Gourmet bread or Greg Flutey bread.
Assorted fine New Zealand cheese from the NZ Cheeseman.
Salami from Windies.
Smoked fish from the Salmonman or Mulleez.
Fresh berries from Pavich Berries.
And don't forget the wine from Artisan Wines.
You are welcome to picnic in the vineyard, bring your own blanket, but no B Y O Alcohol please. All wine purchases and sampling can be made at the cellar door.
Be Romantic and show your loved ones you care!