Ruakaka Community Market – now at Marsden Cove

A new venue in the marquee at Marsden Cove means that this market will be great whatever the weather might bring!

First market of the season will be 16 October 2011 9-12 Bring the family, there will be fun for everyone – pony rides, lucky door prize, great coffee, arts and crafts, live demonstrations, specialty foods, awesome music, local produce and fresh flowers. Look for the market on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Marsden Cove.

For info phone Noeline 09 432 8303  or Helen 09 433 0205
Stall space $10 All funds raised go the the community

Not sure when  markets are in Bream Bay?
The home page of www.breambay.co.nz always has the latest ones on the calendar

Sunday Market has New Owners

This Sunday 31 October is Jo and Bill’s first Sunday market as the new owners, taking over from Rosie Prickett who began this great Sunday market.  You will have seen Bill and Jo at markets in Waipu and around the country selling Jo’s beautiful colourful silk artwork – Jo May Design

They have rebranded the market:

WAIPU BOUTIQUE SUNDAY MARKET AND CAFÉ
Quality local artisan’s arts and crafts,
tasty treats and plants and produce
Waipu Coronation Hall Read more

Markets in Waipu and Bream Bay

Waipu Street Market

Markets are hot at present, people like to buy local, a lot of people like to make some extra money by having a stall, and they are great community events – you get to catch up with friends.

Latest news about our local markets

In Waipu we have the monthly Saturday market, the newer Sunday Market, the long weekend street market and the Antiques and Collectables Fair. In Ruakaka the Sunday market there celebrates its first year this month and two other markets have changed hands

For dates of local markets – check out our Google Calendar Read more

The Magic of Matakana, half way between Auckland and Waipu

The Matakana Market For years I have heard of the Matakana Market, but have never quite made it.  This weekend was it – we headed off from Waipu at 9.30 and when we arrived an hour later the market was still pumping.  (hours 8-1pm) It was everything we had hoped – lots of great local food to try and buy – we had soon loaded up with ciabatta bread, local avocado oil and Dukka, garlic and onions, sausages, mandarins ($5 a bag they were a bargain) and chocolate. The market is so well laid out and had a great energy and lots of parking.  We walked back to the car using the beautiful riverside walkway that runs below the market and under the road bridge. Add on a visit to the movies as we did, and Morris and James Pottery, and somewhere to eat along the way, this is a fabulous day trip from Auckland or from Waipu and Mangawhai.	The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed..
Matakana Village Set in a picturesque valley between Warkworth and Omaha and Pakari Beach, Matakana is a gem.  Its mix of traditional and contemporary, integrated with beautiful outside spaces which tie the area together are breath taking.  The Farmers Market is situated at the heart of it all.  As a builder I wanted to know more about who was behind this development which I can only describe as outstanding.  A little research on google and I found out more: In 1992, local investor Richard Didsbury purchased the land where the Matakana Village project now stands. A few years later, Richard began kicking around ideas with Architect Noel Lane about what to do with the old sawmill site at the Matakana crossroads. Noel has established a reputation for cutting-edge, contemporary architecture, but when it came to designing Matakana Village he took a rather different approach. Just an hours drive north of Auckland. Didsbury’s vision was to establish a market for locally grown produce – now the thriving Matakana Farmer’s Market – and to re-invigorate the area with a boutique retail and cinema complex. Concepts for a contemporary development were shelved early on in the project when historical research revealed that Matakana was much older than the nearby town of Warkworth. Founded in 1862 [this date is taken from the year that the first local building, the school, was opened] Matakana was an early trading port with one of New Zealand’s first water-powered sawmills supplying timber to local shipwrights. “Richard’s research actually shifted the way we were thinking about the development”, says Lane. “Our ideas just slowly morphed to become more historic in aesthetic and detail, and we ended up feeling if we were too contemporary, it would be like storming the original village.” Both agreed that they were taking a big risk in going for a historical approach. “We didn’t want to do some sort of twee American [style] historic replica which the public would see through in five seconds.” says Didsbury. “We aimed to give the buildings some quirkiness so that people would inherently know when they stepped back and looked at the detail that these were not old buildings – that there was something unusual going on.” The overall design of the Matakana Village takes its cues from nearby historic buildings – the old dairy factory, the St. Leonard’s Anglican Church, Matakana House, and the existing colonial wooden houses. But Lane has used a myriad of creative devices, which draw on aspects of New Zealand’s cultural heritage, to give the buildings a modern twist. Many local craftspeople have also added their creative flair to the project, from the landscaping (The Isthmus Group), the lead lights (Stefanie Mann Glass), and the much talked about triple-layered, scribble steel balustrade in the cinema complex (EAT Engineering Ltd.) More on the story of the development of the Village	There is so much to see in this area, while you can do it in a day trip, it probably deserves a longer and more leisurely stay. The toilets at Matakana The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed..
Two other things not to miss when visiting Matakana Matakana Cinemas Like the Farmers Market I had heard of these boutique cinemas, so we decided to see a movie while we were here.  There were three theatres and some great arthouse movies to choose from, and the movies are timed for market going patrons, with one of the sessions starting at between 12 and 1pm on a Saturday.  Fabulous small theatres – 4 Lazy boys in the front – so get their early if you fancy a stretch.  The other chairs are large and roomy, and you can take in coffee and a wine if purchased at the facilities. Morris and James Pottery Just a few hundred yards from Matakana you will find Morris and James -  leave the car and walk unless you plan to buy something to big to carry.  And you may well be tempted.  They were having a sale when I was there – the colours and forms are seductive, the building very user friendly – great spaces for kids to play, a Café. Winery Tours And don’t forget there are wineries to visit, shops and cafés along the way, and the beaches not too far away.	The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed..

Waipu Sunday Market changes its dates

From this month ~ MAY ~ the WAIPU SUNDAY MARKET AND CAFÉ will be held on the LAST SUNDAY EACH MONTH unless notified otherwise. Subsequently here will be no Markets on 16th May or 13th June as previously planned.

Market Organiser Rosie Prickett says

* Our intention is to continue to support stall holders with good quality local produce and arts so Waipu Sunday Market is a great destination for your out of town friends and guests.

* We are always needing new stall holders so if you, or someone you know, is interested in selling genuine local products or produce or even taking a stall to promote a local business direct to the public give me a call.

* Stalls cost just $15 and must be booked in advance – contact Rosie Prickett

* We welcome Buskers and performance artists – there is no charge to come and perform

* There are at least a couple of stalls each Market reserved, free of charge, for local charities and fundraisers so if your group needs a boost get in touch.

* This is a genuine opportunity to support your local community so we look forward to seeing you there!!!

NEXT MARKET WAIPU SUNDAY 30^TH MAY
9AM-1PM ~ CORONATION HALL

Easter in Waipu and Bream Bay 2010

A few Events happening in Bream Bay this  Easter

The first Waipu Easter Carnival will be kicking off on Easter Saturday 9.30-2pm

Organised by the Waipu Primary PTA  it is guaranteed to be a fantastic, colourful, community event that will offer a fun and entertaining day out for all.

All proceeds will go to the primary school as it will raise valuable funds to purchase resources while bringing together our community, parents, pupils, local businesses and visitors to support and celebrate what the wonderful Waipu and Bream Bay area have to offer! If you are a community group looking for new members or further exposure please contact us so we can see how we can help you through the waipu carnival! Why not join in the fun! http://www.waipucarnival.com/

Waipu Markets

There will be the usual long weekend Street Markets with the Waipu Pipe Band parading at 11am.
Waipu Monthly Market will be in the Hall with lots of interesting stuff to buy

Waipu Fishing Competition

The Waipu Boat and Fishing Club  Fishing competition is on 3 and 4 April.  Entry forms available at the Waipu Lotto Shop.

Waipu Pipe Band on You Tube

The band paraded on Auckland Anniversary weekend as part of the Saturday street market:

New Easter Carnival at Waipu

Waipu Primary PTA are organising the first Easter Carnival and it is guaranteed to be a fantastic, colourful, community event that will offer a fun and entertaining day out for all.

All proceeds will go to the primary school as it will raise valuable funds to purchase resources while bringing together our community, parents, pupils, local businesses and visitors to support and celebrate what the wonderful Waipu and Bream Bay area have to offer!

If you are a community group looking for new members or further exposure please contact us so we can see how we can help you through the waipu carnival!

Why not join in the fun!  Contact them to see how you or your group can be involved, and lets make this another great annual Waipu event.

Mangawhai Market and Bennetts Chocolate

Mangawhai Farmers Market Mangawhai is a 25 minute drive along the coast from Waipu where I live – last Saturday we decided to head off to the Mangawhai Farmers Market. Read more

Sunday Market – changes times…

Just to remind you it is the SUNDAY MARKET AND CAFÉ this Sunday 8th November at the Coronation Hall.

Lots of great local fresh and gourmet produce as well as some excellent local arts. Meet your friends in the middle of the Market at JANE’S CAF√â – for great coffee and goodies.

NB – Take note, by popular demand,
we have tweaked the times -

New hours: 9am-1pm

Any enquiries don’t hesitate to contact me:

Rosie – rosieprickett@paradise.net.nz ph:432-005

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