The South Christchurch Farmers' Market gathers local growers and food makers at 66 Colombo Street in Beckenham, a southern suburb of Christchurch, and holds a 4.5 Google rating. There is no standalone website, so its Facebook page is the place to check market days and times.
A good farmers' market runs on a different rhythm from the supermarket: much of what's on sale was picked or made within a day or two, and the stalls change with the seasons. The person behind the table usually grew or made what they're selling, so it pays to ask what's best this week or how to cook something unfamiliar. Regulars arrive early for the pick of the produce and quietly note which stalls draw the queues. Cash is worth having too, as smaller stalls don't all take cards.
For Beckenham, having a proper market on Colombo Street, with the Port Hills nearby, makes fresh, seasonal shopping an easy habit.