01/05/2026
The moon is full. The day is fine. The market is on. and this my friends is the last Summer Village Market for 2026. we have had a great season with only 2 wet Saturdays, buskers every week and a full market of stalls trading with a variety of goods and services that show how such a small community can be so diverse. Thank you to everyone who plays a part in theis wonderful community event because without you then it just wouldnt be one of the best markets for this region. All the folks travelling over the Takaka hill either to sell or trade and buy and experience and the wonderful locals who support the assett. thanks of course to all my family Hahna, Inanna-Kowhai, Ananda and Mukunda, you guys make it possible. Leah who gets up and works alongside me every morning and afternoof setting up the infastructure thanks to you too. so from this week we will be rumnniong on the first Saturday of the month so that dates are
30 May (Kings Birthday)
July 4
August 1
September 5
October 3 is when we start weekly again
I look forward to Seeing you all at the Market today and as i turn 65 on this full moon day come celebrate it with me. this day is a bit special as when i turned 60 i was in the chch hospital not knowing if i would be celebrating another birthday. I dont intend to retire in the near future either