Kakapo Creations

05/06/2026

Happy about what we've created with this community project! Sad that it's almost over but we'll be back in spring with a more solid plan and weekly shop opening and deliveries.

21/05/2026

WALLACETOWN TRADING POST
We've been having lots of interest from your corner of the loop, but we still need a bit of help to put Wallacetown on our map.

Unfortunately without a trading post there has been no way to service customers in Wallacetown and I'd love for this to change. We sell locally grown veges, home baking, free range eggs, handmade soaps & cosmetics, seedlings, cuttings and more :)

We are needing:
- a location for produce and goods to be dropped off and picked up from (could be a local shop, hall/church, someone's house, existing roadside stall...)
- some volunteer hours on a Tuesday
If you are interested and want to know more, send us a message! Or email [email protected].
Cheers, Rebecca.

21/05/2026

WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?

We started this as two ladies with a passion for local food and, to be honest, not much more than hard work! I can definitely say we are proud to see this trade loop come to life.

It’s been very rewarding to see what works and what doesn’t and tinker with our idea until it feels good for our volunteers, small businesses/growers and customers alike. Love you guys for all your patience, support and feedback!

Below are some lessons we have learnt so far BUT this is for the community so we really want to hear:

❓❓ What else you would like to see, or what would make the whole trade loop easier for you to use. ❓❓

If you have any suggestions or ideas, comment or send us a message :)

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

Shop is open now! Lots of new products available, breads, baked good, fresh vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, seeds, plants, candles, soaps etc

Connecting the rural townships of Central and Eastern Southland to local food and goods.

24/04/2026

https://openfoodnetwork.org.nz/southland-central-trade-loop/shop

Hey folks we are open again this weekend, 10am Sunday - 4pm Monday.

⏰ I know that time can fly by so due to popular demand, next round we will try longer open hours so you don't miss out on fresh goodies to your door :)

📸 Yay for Ki our van driver and Robyn who accompanied him for his first run. Star of the show!

19/04/2026

The next Central loop shop will open this Sunday at 10am online here: https://openfoodnetwork.org.nz/southland-central.../shop
The first trial run was a success and it was amazing to see local produce make it's way around the region!
Please share with your family and friends, we would love to get the community more involved in this project, connecting local producers/growers with customers. Our page is here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581389905924
If you are a local business interested in spreading the word, please contact me: [email protected] and I can get our poster to you with some further details.
If you know of a local person who grows veggies, makes honey, bakes, sells eggs, plants etc who might be interested in joining our loop please get them to email me: [email protected]
There are pick up and drop off points in Winton, Centre bush, Mataura, Wyndham, Edendale, Glenham and Woodlands, with the idea of adding more soon.
Many thanks!