The Birkenhead Artisan Market is one of Auckland's premier markets selling artisan foodstuffs and an amazing array of textiles, jewellery, homewares, clothing and art that are hard to find in New Zealand.
A mix of farmer's market and upmarket craft market
- unusual, beautiful products
- fine foods
- textiles
- reflexology
- jewellery
- new stalls each month (see detail right and below)
- great atmosphere
INFORMATION ON THE MARKET
The market sells artisan and organic foodstuffs from New Zealand producers as well as an amazing array of homewares, art, jewellery and ceramics from around the world. Items sold always have a point of difference. Some are beautifully handcrafted here in New Zealand, some are imported from overseas, but all share one common theme; they are not widely sold throughout New Zealand and in some cases are only sold at this market. You will always find unique and interesting pieces to adorn yourself, your children or your home.
Each stall is handpicked and vetted to ensure the standards are kept high. The aim of the market is always to provide you with good quality items at reasonable prices.
Come and enjoy the music, and meet up with friends and family in a convivial atmosphere that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Try beautiful food from our artisan stalls, sit in the shade of the trees and relax!
NEW FOR THE JUNE MARKET
All 3 rooms of the house will remain open so don't forget to visit inside the house for new stalls in the Garden Room, Plunkett Room and Main Room.
The May market was a great success. It was wonderful to have fresh coffee, fruits and vegetables and more food stalls present. The new stalls will be regulars so please come down and visit them in June.
New stalls this month:
Fresh grown daffodils
Divinity Olive Oil - award winning New Zealand oil
Re-Create - beautiful vintage clothes that have been reworked, plus gorgeous scarves
Wheaty Bags from Get Stuffed:
Soon I will be expanding the website to include a What to Do in Birkenhead Section including Nature Trails, Art Trails and of course Shopping Trails (no trainers required!) Come over and visit our beautiful suburb and spend the day here enjoying some of the best attractions in Auckland.
REGULAR STALLHOLDERS
Ashore - Fine Foods from New Zealand around the world. Ashore sell bread and cheese at the market as well as an interesting selection of goods from their shop
G2 coffee Merchants - organic and fair trade coffee, really good coffee
Fruit Direct 2 U - a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables
Let Them Eat Cake - French croissants, pastries and breads
Maison du Chocolat - high quality chocolates made locally.
La Bella Cucina - date scones, tortes, quiches, meatloaf etc, but the main speciality is handmade fresh pasta
On Blocks - an innovative and interesting way to display your photographs
Plantation House - an interesting array of goods from chinese jackets and cotton embroidered nightdresses to painted parasols, and homewares
Eggs- fresh free range eggs, jumbo's standard size 6 and 7 and pullet eggs size 4 and 5.
Jovita's Plants and Garden Services - selling potted plants such as Yuccas and bromelaids., plus when in season, fruit treas and bush roses.
Naturally Gifted - beautifully decorated tiles for indoor or outdoor use
Bagel Love - the best bagels in Auckland!
Red Panda - beautiful art from the Waitakeres
Knickabocka Designs - gorgeous retro fabrics made into jewellery, cards, cushions and children's clothes
Gisella - Peruvian art, bags and jewellery
2'9" Wooden learning toys from Germany, beautiful, well made and help with children's development
Harakeke o te Mahurangi - Janie grows harvest and dies her own Harakeke, see attached photos of a recent Kete. Janies works on commissioned pieces also.
Aquabub - Natural parenting products including baby carriers, natural fibre modern cloth nappies and baltic amber teething necklaces and bracelets
Claribell - fantastic use of vintage blankets, turning them into soft toys and cushions
Two Hand Jewellery - delicate and delectable handmade earrings and bracelets using really interesting stones
Diana Mentor - beautifully hand knitted goods for babies.
Shelley Warner - hand made and embroidered goods from hand towels and flannels to handmade angels
Dragonflyz - innovative art using shells to make artworks for in and out the house
Colours - do you know what colours you should wear? Meet Shelly who will give you an insight into what suits you and what does not.
FigLeaf Design - stunning jewellery crafted from gold and silver
Fireworks Agnes - just the best aprons you can buy, retro in style with wonderful fabrics
Cynthia Cards - cute hand made cards
House Enhancer - Pooh Prints - drawings rescued from vintage Winnie the Pooh books, carefully handpainted and framed
Annie's Creations - wonderful beaded necklaces at fabulous prices
Reflex for Health - our resident reflexologist found in the garden room
Artful Elements - gorgeous paintings on canvas and on ceramics
Chilli Factor - hummus and other foods made with chilli
Books - childrens and adult books at impossible to beat prices
Greenlane Greenstone - handcrafted jewellery made from Greenstone
David Ling Publishing - interesting books from interesting authors
Hooked on Spirals, spiral garden decorations that fool the eye and make a wonderful addition to any outside space
Anaforza - the best Turkish breads, desserts, fruit juices etc
Scented Treasures - hand made soaps to suit all tastes
Shirley - creative bookmarks, children's decorative letters etc
Personalised Pencilcases - Kerry personalises bags, pencil cases etc while you wait with your name
Soon I will be expanding the website to include a What to Do in Birkenhead Section including Nature Trails, Art Trails and of course Shopping Trails (no trainers required!) Come over and visit our beautiful suburb and spend the day here enjoying some of the best attractions in Auckland.
I would like to say a special thanks to Benefitz printing for sponsoring our new signs
We are happy to provide free stalls to fundraisers in the area and in particular to schools to encourage creativity in children. Please contact me if you wish to have a stall at the market.
We also welcome buskers. If you wish to busk at the market please either contact me (details below) or just turn up at the market on the day.
Again I would like to thank you all for your support of the market and in particular I would like to thank our sponsors, Betsy Hall from Barfoot and Thompson (b.hall@barfoot.co.nz) and Benefitz printers who have very generously provided the flyers and posters for the market.
Kind regards
Jennie Jago
Market Co-ordinator
If you would like to speak with me or have any ideas for the Birkenhead Market please come and see me at the House Enhancer stand or use the contact details below.