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.
July 23, 2010
July 9, 2010
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.
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.
July 8, 2010
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.
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.
May 26, 2010
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.
$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.
May 13, 2010
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.
March 25, 2010
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.
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.
February 9, 2010
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!
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!
Market Up Date
Oratia Market is rocking through its third summer and shoppers and stallholders alike love the warm dry weather we are having.
The market has found its place as a feature of the local community, with stalls full of lovely fresh local food and produce every Saturday morning and shopper support growing and growing.
Last year the market ran in winter for the first time. The permanent stalls provided good shelter for the stallholders in the worst of the winter cold, wind and rain, and many shoppers came rain or shine for their favourite fruit, veges and food.
On our lovely Saturday mornings the market place has something closer to a carnival atmosphere. The buskers now have a permanent covered performance area and many shoppers sit on the grass in the middle of the market place to relax with a coffee and a snack, listening to the music and chat with friends while their children play in the sun. Those who work up a real appetite while they are shopping call in next door to Artisan Wines for wine or a lovely lunch in the vineyard garden.
The parking attendants manage the vineyard parking to make shopping as convenient as possible. They take pride in providing special assistance to shoppers with limited mobility so please let them know if you need a mobility park.
One special young attendant became a feature with his flamboyant approach to his job. Some ladies who are amongst his favourite came one day with a cake they had baked and brought in especially for him. Another shopper presented him with a cap he thought would be useful. It was printed with "Official" on the front, and to the young mans delight V 8 Series Australia on the side. Makes one proud to be a Westie.
The first Twilight Market ran on the Wednesday before Christmas from 5pm to 8pm. It was a huge market, with many shoppers stocking up on the fresh produce for Christmas break and several stallholders sold out. Artisan wines was also popular that evening with all the tables full and some diners were happy to eat their meals sitting on the grass in the garden, rather than miss out.
Now is the best time for fresh fruit and vegetables, and more stallholders are coming in as their crops mature. There are still strawberries, lots of plums, beans, tomatoes, early apples and wonderful salad vegetables available. Our special local Kohu Road ice cream stall is back and our Maori potato man has joined us again.
The market is open every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm at Artisan Wines, 99 Parrs Cross Road Oratia. EFTPOS is available at Artisan and parking is free i the vineyard. Enquires to www.oratiafarmersmarket.co.nz or 8387979
Thank you for your support.
Chris Frentz
The market has found its place as a feature of the local community, with stalls full of lovely fresh local food and produce every Saturday morning and shopper support growing and growing.
Last year the market ran in winter for the first time. The permanent stalls provided good shelter for the stallholders in the worst of the winter cold, wind and rain, and many shoppers came rain or shine for their favourite fruit, veges and food.
On our lovely Saturday mornings the market place has something closer to a carnival atmosphere. The buskers now have a permanent covered performance area and many shoppers sit on the grass in the middle of the market place to relax with a coffee and a snack, listening to the music and chat with friends while their children play in the sun. Those who work up a real appetite while they are shopping call in next door to Artisan Wines for wine or a lovely lunch in the vineyard garden.
The parking attendants manage the vineyard parking to make shopping as convenient as possible. They take pride in providing special assistance to shoppers with limited mobility so please let them know if you need a mobility park.
One special young attendant became a feature with his flamboyant approach to his job. Some ladies who are amongst his favourite came one day with a cake they had baked and brought in especially for him. Another shopper presented him with a cap he thought would be useful. It was printed with "Official" on the front, and to the young mans delight V 8 Series Australia on the side. Makes one proud to be a Westie.
The first Twilight Market ran on the Wednesday before Christmas from 5pm to 8pm. It was a huge market, with many shoppers stocking up on the fresh produce for Christmas break and several stallholders sold out. Artisan wines was also popular that evening with all the tables full and some diners were happy to eat their meals sitting on the grass in the garden, rather than miss out.
Now is the best time for fresh fruit and vegetables, and more stallholders are coming in as their crops mature. There are still strawberries, lots of plums, beans, tomatoes, early apples and wonderful salad vegetables available. Our special local Kohu Road ice cream stall is back and our Maori potato man has joined us again.
The market is open every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm at Artisan Wines, 99 Parrs Cross Road Oratia. EFTPOS is available at Artisan and parking is free i the vineyard. Enquires to www.oratiafarmersmarket.co.nz or 8387979
Thank you for your support.
Chris Frentz
February 4, 2010
Yes we are open on Saturday 6th February Waitangi Day.
Bring your family and friends and come and enjoy the morning with us from 9am-12pm.
Have breakfast, grab a coffee, enjoy the live music, fresh produce and much more.
New in the market this year is Kohu Road Ice Cream, 'the best ice cream you have ever had'.
Kedar Growers selling Maori Potatoes. We have new stallholders arriving weekly with fresh produce, watermelon, herbs, tomatoes, plums, cucumbers etc...
See you there.
Bring your family and friends and come and enjoy the morning with us from 9am-12pm.
Have breakfast, grab a coffee, enjoy the live music, fresh produce and much more.
New in the market this year is Kohu Road Ice Cream, 'the best ice cream you have ever had'.
Kedar Growers selling Maori Potatoes. We have new stallholders arriving weekly with fresh produce, watermelon, herbs, tomatoes, plums, cucumbers etc...
See you there.
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