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MARKET VENDORS

Local produce and craft

Looking for a particular unique gift or a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables?

There’s no better place to find it than at Little River Farmers Market!

At Little River Farmers Market we work with incredible local vendors.  We have stall holders offering a variety of products such as dog chews, fresh local produce, soaps, crafts, butchery, cheese monger, dessert treats, art,

jewellery, handmade bags & aprons, wooden furniture, engraving, chopping boards, hot yummy food, delicious coffee,

fresh eggs, hand made Elixir creams, wine, cut flowers, chutneys & sauces, green stone art, and so much more.

There is LIVE Music every fortnight with plenty of areas to sit and relax, games for the kids and adults and

doggy watering stations for your furry friend.

Don’t miss out! Stop by our market, and take a look at all of our products.

Not market day?

Don't worry a number of our vendors supply their goods and produce all year round. 

Meet some of our permanent stall holders...

Her Blue Dungarees 

Does your outdoor space need a new lease on life? Check out the range of bar leaners, wooden planter boxes, raised garden beds, wooden outdoor furniture, wooden benches and wooden garden seats from the team at Her Blue Dungarees. Otherwise if you have an idea in your head pop down for a chat and let them custom build something to suit your needs.

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Elixir Jayne

Elixir Jayne offers a collection of expertly crafted, small-batch elixirs designed to elevate your wellness routine. Infused with natural botanicals and premium ingredients, each formula is thoughtfully created to support mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're seeking calm, focus, or energy, Elixir Jayne’s unique blends provide a luxurious and rejuvenating experience. Embrace the art of self-care with these beautifully crafted elixirs that bring balance and vitality to your everyday life.

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Chuur

Chuur Himalayan Dog Chews are a long-lasting, all-natural treat. Crafted yak milk, cow milk, and a touch of lime juice—they offer a healthy and satisfying chew for dogs of all sizes. Rich in protein and low in fat, these chews promote dental health, support muscle growth, and provide hours of entertainment. Free from artificial additives, preservatives, and chemicals, Chuur Himalayan Dog Chews are the perfect, guilt-free reward for your furry friend.

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Wits End Eco Farm

Wits End Eco Farm has over 200 fruit trees and a variety of produce available throughout the season. Richard was a chef in a previous life and loves turning his excess produce into unique pickles and chutneys. What will this weeks creation be?

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Bastille Conserves

Bastille Conserves offers a delicious range of artisanal preserves crafted with the finest ingredients. Each jar is a celebration of local flavors, combining traditional techniques with modern flair. Whether you're spreading it on toast, adding it to cheese boards, or using it as a topping for your favorite dishes, these preserves bring a touch of gourmet elegance to any occasion. 

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Ngaio's Creations

Ngaio creative talent ensures that her stall is stocked with different creations every week. A great mix of retro decor, kiwiana and long lost relics from her garage.

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Toi By Tui

The creative Tui stocks a range of Pounamu, earrings, and other fashion accessories with traditional designs. Every item is unique and has it's own story.

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Akaroa Cheese Shop

Akaroa Cheese Shop will be showcasing delicious NZ-made cheese, cut to order, every Sunday at Little River Farmers Market this summer. 

 

Emma has been involved in NZ cheese for a number of years, previously working at Barrys Bay Dairy Co., where her love affair with New Zealand cheese really began. 

Armed with this ever-growing knowledge, and heaps of passion, Akaroa Cheese Shop is here to help you fall in love with New Zealand cheese too!!

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Cooptown Paeonies

Once exported around the world Cooptown Paeonies are now available just down the road from where they are picked.  These spring flowers are available until early December at the market and can be purchased from the roadside in Cooptown mid week.

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Chook Chook Creations

Handmade and crafted by Tracey in Kaituna Valley.  some very creative Handbags, Aprons and the most popular "Peg Bag Anything Bag".  Tracey is part of the Her Blue Dungarees team, so you will find her products on display there.

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Five Creations

Meet Gill, a lovely local who hand crafts beautiful cards using wonderful imagination and creating a special bespoke card for any occasion.  Gill takes orders as well to have your own special card made.

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JADA Engraving & Craft

JADA engraving and craft is a whānau based small business. We engrave various items from platters, coasters, earrings, planters, dog tags, cheese boards, wall hangings and large and small business signs. We can personalised items for you. Over spring and summer we sell swan plants too. 

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Prickly Pear

At Prickly pear, we are passionate about creating high-quality, homemade baked goods and sweet treats. Operating from our home-based kitchen, we specialise in a variety of delicious offerings, including:

Artisan Focaccia: Freshly baked with a delicious blend of herbs, vegetables and cheese. 

Tarts, Cookies and Cakes: Our selection of tarts, cookies and cakes are all hand crafted with care and creativity to satisfy any sweet tooth. 

Morning Tea Items: Perfect for a cozy morning, our range includes cinnamon buns and banana bread.

Bite-Sized Treats: Bite-sized confections such as bliss balls and coconut raspberry bites.

Whether you’re looking for a special treat or everyday indulgence, Prickly Pear has something to delight your taste buds.

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Zed's Shed

​Zed's Shed is all about fresh food and mouth-watering flavors. Enjoy comfort food made from scratch, including tender pulled pork, smoked salmon, or a classic bacon sandwich, all served on homemade bread. 

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PNP Farmers Butchery

"Our goal is to build a strong sense of provenance around Canterbury's grass-fed Angus beef.  "At least 10% cheaper" than supermarket equivalents.

Offering a great range of meats. 

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Needle It

Needle It offers a delightful range of handcrafted creations, from cosy baby knits to stylish homeware, fun novelty pieces, and seasonal treasures. Items are carefully created through sewing, knitting, crochet, and embroidery. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or a little something for yourself, you'll find beautifully crafted pieces to enjoy.

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Straight Eight Wines

​STRAIGHT 8 ESTATE is located at the top of the Canterbury Plains half an hour drive south of Christchurch in the Burnham area. The vineyard was planted in the mid 1980’s through to 1992.

We produce an award winning range of single vineyard wines, ROSE – RIESLINGS – CHARDONNAY – PINOT NOIR that express our terroir and flavours, giving you great wines that will cellar well.

Available from our cellar door (open 7 days a week on State Highway 1) look for the big WINERY sign with the Straight 8 cruising through the vines, exactly 6kms south of Rolleston, or buy online today and have the wine couriered to your door.

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Ad Maiora Angoras

Ad Maiora Angoras, located on the idyllic Banks Peninsula, has passionately curated an
exclusive collection of mohair yarn. A decade of meticulous selective breeding has
created a diverse Angora goat herd exhibiting exceptional mohair characteristics and
exquisite, award-winning fleeces. These remarkable fibers form the foundation of their exquisite mohair yarns.

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Aunty Bees

Bee and Flower Inspired Gifts

Aunty Bees began after I started helping a local beekeeper, through that I was able to produce my own Manuka Honey, I now stick a variety of local honey including Wildflower, Rata and of course Clover. 

I’ve now expanded into making my own jewellery from flowers grown in my garden, making scented candles from local bees wax to room sprays and reed and car diffusers made with high quality fragrance oils. 

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Sue's Seedlings

Sue is a local character of great reputation when it comes to her knowledge and expertise of growing seedlings ready to plant.  Sue has a wonderful variety and provides healthy ready to grow seedlings. 

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The Shot Coffee

After 30 years in the exciting Hospitality industry Robyn

and Alan decided it was time for a change.

During the last 11 years, they have guided the humble beginnings of  'The Shot Mobile' from a single snail car

(S Cargo) to the more popular Nissan Cube Deluxe, our gold standard Shot Mobile van.

Offering great coffee that will leave you saying "ahhh"

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Fizzard Estate

Try Fizzard Estate's seasonal baking with fresh produce from their local garden. What will you decide on? Their world famous black boy peach shortcake, tarte aux fraises or the ever popular croissants and pain au chocolate.

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Bone Hill Winery

Located in Kaituna valley Ben and the Bone Hill team produce a select variety of locally made wines. It's a family business so they have also combined with their cousin's cousins to bring a range of other varieties from outside the area.

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