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: 

THE BIG HEAT WHEATY TREAT  IS DESIGNED TO GO AROUND YOUR ENTIRE NECK, SHOULDERS AND UPPER BACK AND STAY THERE WHILE  YOU WORK AT THE COMPUTOR, COOK  OR MAKE THAT CUP OF COFFEE.THE SPECIAL PANELS MEAN THE WHOLE BAG STAYS PUT. ALSO CAN BE USED AS A COLD PACK,  AND IS GREAT FOR THE LOWER BACK AND TUMMY TOO.
 
Positive Elements - wonderful organic stationery and other products, see their website www.positiveelements.co.nz
 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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.