OHbaby! Forums : Farmers Markets https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:03:28 +0000 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:35:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=34878 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : I def recommend the Oratia market....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1121687&title=farmers-markets#1121687 Author: ereynolds
Subject: 34878
Posted: 09 August 2010 at 8:35am

I def recommend the Oratia market. Its quite small, but there are some great regular stalls there, along with the cafe and also Just Plane Interesting (curios shop), which is definitely worth a look! We used to run a stall for a friend selling organic beef and lamb and it has a really good atmosphere.

I believe Avondale is worth a look- funny, we live in the area but have never been to the market- its sooooooo busy (we drive past when we forget its on) but my bro in law goes every week for their regular shop and gets some great bargains. ]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:35:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1121687&title=farmers-markets#1121687 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : Have been to the Oratia market...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1119303&title=farmers-markets#1119303 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 34878
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 5:46pm

Have been to the Oratia market and it's really good, you should defnitely go there.

The one in Parnell is ok, haven't tried any others. Oratia definitely your best bet being out west]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1119303&title=farmers-markets#1119303 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : Come up here when you get here!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1110074&title=farmers-markets#1110074 Author: .Mel
Subject: 34878
Posted: 26 July 2010 at 8:58pm

Come up here when you get here! Silverdale have one on a Saturday and Orewa has one too... lots of Fruit and Veges, and jams/chutneys etc.... ]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:58:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1110074&title=farmers-markets#1110074 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : Avondale is supposedly good for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1110063&title=farmers-markets#1110063 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 34878
Posted: 26 July 2010 at 8:52pm

Avondale is supposedly good for veges but you have to get there really early. I am never that organised. West Auckland (off the end of the motorway) has heaps of good fruit n veg shops though. I sometimes drive all the way out there from our place in central auckland.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:52:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1110063&title=farmers-markets#1110063 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : Farmers markets are a nice day...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1109526&title=farmers-markets#1109526 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 34878
Posted: 26 July 2010 at 12:51pm

Farmers markets are a nice day out - but I agree re: cost. We go to flea markets for fruit and vege at great prices.

I really enjoy the clevedon farmers market and la cigale in parnell for a day out.]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:51:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1109526&title=farmers-markets#1109526 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : Doesn&#039;t it look great chelle!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1109227&title=farmers-markets#1109227 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 34878
Posted: 26 July 2010 at 7:46am

Doesn't it look great chelle! And I said the same thing to DH after I looked at that link.. might see you there ]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:46:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1109227&title=farmers-markets#1109227 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : We just passed the Oratia one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1109132&title=farmers-markets#1109132 Author: tiptoes
Subject: 34878
Posted: 25 July 2010 at 9:13pm

We just passed the Oratia one yesterday and said we should check it out too.

Just checked out that link and now I'm even more inspired to go. Will put it on my list for this weekend

Edited by chelle]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:13:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1109132&title=farmers-markets#1109132 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : We are out west too and I always...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108780&title=farmers-markets#1108780 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 34878
Posted: 25 July 2010 at 1:49pm

We are out west too and I always pass the Oratia Farmers Market - I haven't been myself (but have been meaning to for ages) I've heard really good things though and it's always pretty busy.

It's at Artisan Wines, here's the link Oratia Farmers Market]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:49:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108780&title=farmers-markets#1108780 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : There&#039;s also Avondale and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108757&title=farmers-markets#1108757 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 34878
Posted: 25 July 2010 at 1:08pm

There's also Avondale and Takapuna markets on Sundays and Otara markets on Saturdays. Haven't been to the Takapuna ones but I think they have a mix of good veges as well as other more interesting stuff.]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:08:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108757&title=farmers-markets#1108757 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : We&#039;ll be in west akl and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108673&title=farmers-markets#1108673 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 34878
Posted: 25 July 2010 at 10:52am

We'll be in west akl and there are lots of growers out there, its as much for a family outing and to try something new as it is to save $$.

Thanks for that list Fliss.]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:52:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108673&title=farmers-markets#1108673 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : MummyFreckle wrote:Farmers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108432&title=farmers-markets#1108432 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 34878
Posted: 24 July 2010 at 8:20pm

Originally posted by MummyFreckle MummyFreckle wrote:

Farmers markets up here are not really "farmers" markets as such. They are much more about selling gourmet and organic products from small producers. The products are gorgeous and delicious but not cheap. We have been to quite a lot of the markets that are central, and all are buggy friendly (it can be pretty busy, buut buggies are great for cutting through the crowd!)


We buy all out veges from greengrocer (there are heaps of these around auckland), and its much cheaper that the supermarket.


Hope this helps!


I agree. I think the only market that you would get cheaper fruit and vege would be Avondale (please correct me if I am wrong as it has been years since I have been) but it is VERY busy]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:20:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108432&title=farmers-markets#1108432 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : You&#039;ll have heaps of market...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108305&title=farmers-markets#1108305 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 34878
Posted: 24 July 2010 at 5:10pm

You'll have heaps of market gardens on your back doorstep C&J.]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:10:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108305&title=farmers-markets#1108305 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : Farmers markets up here are not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108300&title=farmers-markets#1108300 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 34878
Posted: 24 July 2010 at 4:57pm

Farmers markets up here are not really "farmers" markets as such. They are much more about selling gourmet and organic products from small producers. The products are gorgeous and delicious but not cheap. We have been to quite a lot of the markets that are central, and all are buggy friendly (it can be pretty busy, buut buggies are great for cutting through the crowd!)

We buy all out veges from greengrocer (there are heaps of these around auckland), and its much cheaper that the supermarket.

Hope this helps!

]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:57:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108300&title=farmers-markets#1108300 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : Here is a list of all the Farmers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108231&title=farmers-markets#1108231 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 34878
Posted: 24 July 2010 at 2:46pm

Here is a list of all the Farmers Market NZ markets. Would be interesting to hear how people rated them.]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:46:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108231&title=farmers-markets#1108231 <![CDATA[Farmers Markets : Not sure if this is within the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108226&title=farmers-markets#1108226 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 34878
Posted: 24 July 2010 at 2:38pm

Not sure if this is within the rules?

DH and I are going to be living in Akl later this year, and we want to start getting our fruit and vege etc from the local Farmers Markets.

I also think it would be a great thing for us to do as a family once our baby is here.

However I don't know where all the different Farmers Markets are located in Akl.

Is it possible to start a list of where they're located, what day they're held, and if they're suitable for taking a buggy.
TIA]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:38:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34878&PID=1108226&title=farmers-markets#1108226