Ohoka Farmers Market, on the corner of Mill Road and Whites Road in Ohoka, Waimakariri, runs every Friday morning from 9am to 12.30pm. The website lists growers and orchards, including Springbank Gardens, Hauroa Strawberries and Big Fat Cherries, along with butchers, sweet and savoury producers, condiment makers, brunch stalls, barista coffee and juices, florists, garden plants and artisan crafts. There is also a pet food stall. We hear the market is moving into its summer set-up soon.
Parking changes with the season. In summer, arrive early for the hall car park or the domain car park, or park along Whites Road and the west end of Mill Road. In winter, park in the adjacent car park set up for visitors and along the verges, not in neighbours' driveways, and not in the domain, which is for stallholders. Special needs parking is at the gatehouse off Whites Road, and arriving early helps. Most stallholders take card and all accept cash. EFTPOS is available for limited withdrawals from about 8.30 or 9am until noon. Dogs should be kept on a short leash. Our pick in Ohoka for a Friday morning of local growers and brunch.