A Sunday farmers market at 4243 Christchurch Akaroa Road in Little River, on Banks Peninsula, that began in 2020 and is run as a non-profit. The market's stallholders sell hot coffee and food, butcher's meat, cheese, breads, desserts, fresh produce, eggs, plants, peonies, wine, ice cream and soaps. Other stalls offer relishes and sauces, dry teas, wooden chopping boards and outdoor furniture, skin care, vintage crafts, handmade knitting, wool products, jewellery, kiwiana, engraving and dog chews. The market also has live music, and the website describes it as a family market with free things to do. Proceeds go back into the market and to community groups and charities. The Christchurch City Council is named as a supporter.
The market is a relaxing Sunday stop for families, and the website says it breaks up a drive to Akaroa. The stallholders are local producers and new entrepreneurs, which suits a visitor who wants to buy from the area. Our pick in Little River for a Sunday with local produce and a family atmosphere.