Village Market Takaka

Village Market Takaka Established 2007 The Village Market Takaka operates rain or shine every Saturday in the Takaka Library car park beggining October- end of April 9am -1.30 pm.
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Stall fee is $25. May -September first Saturday of the month fee $15 phone Grant 0272560566 Started 21 Oct 2007 by Shirley Ford the Village Market runs weekly from begging October until end of May each summer and during winter first Saturday every month buskers are welcome and also need to book a 1 hour slot but i do provide a PA system to play thru we have lots of variety of produce and crafts a

nd bring plenty of colour to Takaka If you want to have a stall site then booking is essential ...best ring me on 0272560566 the market runs from 9am until 1.30pm rain and shine all stall holders must be on site by 8am to set up and all vehicles must be out by 8.45am

We celebrate the birthday of a Monach this weekend and welcome those who come over the Golden Bay for the long weekend h...
29/05/2026

We celebrate the birthday of a Monach this weekend and welcome those who come over the Golden Bay for the long weekend holiday. The Market has had a good pause these last few weeks and it gives us time to rest and get our energies back. Im looking forward to this season of winter markets and especially the September one where i halve the price to $10 and encourage people to bring their second hand stuff and make it Sept Spring clean market so keep that in mind ...however....for now we have all the regulars here and ready to serve you plus a few extras so come listen to some good music and drink good coffee and eat cood food and see your good friends

Good morning just a reminder that the Vikage market Takaka is on this Saturday and not next as it is a holiday weekend t...
27/05/2026

Good morning
just a reminder that the Vikage market Takaka is on this Saturday and not next as it is a holiday weekend this week we decided to bring it forward to be in line with the extra people who will be here celebrating the birthday of the monach so if youre a stall holder business as usual and lets spread the word
next winter market after this is 4 July
thanks. Grant

01/05/2026

Happening now at the Village Market Takaka

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 ...
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

This lovely long weekend we will not be having a Village Market here in Takaka as it falls on ANZAC day. I have been app...
23/04/2026

This lovely long weekend we will not be having a Village Market here in Takaka as it falls on ANZAC day. I have been approached by a few people asking and surprised that we are unable to and so to make no mistake here is the rules on trade on ANZAC day
On Anzac Day (April 25th) in New Zealand, most shops, supermarkets, and malls must remain closed until 1:00 PM. Exemptions apply to dairies, service stations, pharmacies, cafes, restaurants, and takeaway bars, which may open, though some may impose surcharges. Normal trading resumes at 1:00 PM.
What is Open/Allowed Before 1pm:
Essential Shops: Small dairies, superettes, service stations, and pharmacies.
Hospitality: Cafes, restaurants, and bars can open, often serving food for immediate consumption.
Transport & Tourism: Public transport terminals and duty-free stores.
Tourism Spots: Specific areas with exemptions (e.g., Paihia, Queenstown, Taupo, Picton) may have shops open earlier.

What is Closed Before 1pm:
Supermarkets & Malls: Major retailers (e.g., Countdown, New World, PAK'nSAVE) remain closed until 1pm.
Retail Shops: Clothing, hardware, and furniture stores.
Garden Centres: Restricted from opening in the morning.
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Key Information:
Mondayisation: Does not affect shop trading restrictions, which apply only to April 25th.
Surcharges: Hospitality venues may apply a 10–15% surcharge to cover increased holiday wages.
Fines: Shops operating illegally before 1pm can face fines of up to $1000
But next week is the 02 May and we will have the last of the summer markets on that Saturday which is my birthday so i hope you can come and celebrate with me on the 02 May
remember on the 3 May we have the recilence Hui all day at the GB Rec centre and its free so another reminder to stall holders that you might want to run a stall on that sunday too

Reluctantly I think the 15kmph winds are going to cause a dangerous situation so with the combined heavy rain and possib...
17/04/2026

Reluctantly I think the 15kmph winds are going to cause a dangerous situation so with the combined heavy rain and possible thunder storms it's safety first and so no market for this Saturday and with ANZAC day next week the next market will be 2 May which is the last one for this summer. And my birthday
Enjoy day off

Just a call out for the Village Market this Saturday. The weather looks pretty windy as well as rain so i will look tomo...
16/04/2026

Just a call out for the Village Market this Saturday. The weather looks pretty windy as well as rain so i will look tomorrow (Friday) and make a call on if i will cancel for this week. Always reluctant to cancel as it is improtant to support peoples livelhoods but i put saftey first when it comes to wind. Rain, we can handle as well as other natural disasters but wind.....not good
I will make my call by 4pm Friday.
One reluctance is that we cant have a market operate the next weekend as it is ANZAC day . Can start after 1pm but we would never get the cars out of the carpark at 1pm so next saturday 25th is cancelled regardless on tomorrows decision
thanks Grant

Good morning and what a beautiful morning it is too. lots of stars and a little bit on the Autumn cool side. The village...
10/04/2026

Good morning and what a beautiful morning it is too. lots of stars and a little bit on the Autumn cool side. The village market starts to wind down now for another successful summer and its a good reminder that there are 4 more markets until we go monthly after the 2nd of May so the one after will be 6 June whic is a long weekend (Kings Birthday)
But for now we should be making the most of the last 4 markets for this summer and as the oil wars continue where better to shop than local food and goods and services as we keep the resilence and sustainablity close to home
the music man will be over for the last time before October to sharpen your knives so bring them in for that last time. he also sharpens good sissors and pretty much anything
see you at the market today for a coffee and a cheese pocket as you listen to our buskers

Good morning on this Easter Saturday. It is usually one of the larger markets as we have plenty of visitors in Golden Ba...
03/04/2026

Good morning on this Easter Saturday. It is usually one of the larger markets as we have plenty of visitors in Golden Bay and its like the the end of the main tourist season although i may dispute this
What is Easter to you? Are you one of the 37% of Kiwis who are Christian and celebrage it as a religious holiday or do you celebrate Mabon in the Pagan tradition or Ostara in the Northern hemisphere ? what ever the reason for the holiday today we look forward to seeing people out and about and making the most of the holiday weekend. We have a very full market today and come down for a look and wander coffee and cheese pastrey or meat sandwitch and grab some new clothes for the winter and get your knives sharpened for the last time before October....come have fun

Good morning, the stars are sparkling today and we are over the rain I think. we sure needed some and it looks good agai...
27/03/2026

Good morning, the stars are sparkling today and we are over the rain I think. we sure needed some and it looks good again for this Saturday and next(Easter) How has the season of the market been for you? I hape it has been fruitful and given you everything you need. It has become obvious that with the present oil situation we are not getting stallholders coming over the hill and less people coming on holiday. it has made a little difference. lets hope it dosent have too much impact. we finish on the 02 May which is just six markets away counting today. I know they will quieten down now except next weeks Easter market and then we can all take a well earned break to go back to once a month
Today i have a great music line up and still plenty of good stalls
look forward to catching up later today

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Library Car Park
Takaka Town District
7182

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9am - 1:30pm

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