Eketāhuna Super Market | Monthly Community Fair

🍅 Super Market Eketāhuna brings local food, crafts, art, and more to the Eketāhuna Community Centre every second Sunday of the month! 🎨

Join us for a vibrant community market featuring:

• Fresh local produce and food
• Handcrafted arts and crafts
• Live music and entertainment
• Community atmosphere

When: Second Sunday of each month, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Eketāhuna Community Centre, 4 Haswell Street, Eketāhuna

Entry: Free admission for all visitors

All proceeds from stall hire support local community groups. No registration required to attend - simply turn up and enjoy!

For stall enquiries, contact Bridgette on 027 498 7548 or email eketahunasupermarket@gmail.com.

Community Markets in the Wairarapa Region

Community markets like Super Market Eketāhuna are the heartbeat of small towns across New Zealand. These monthly gatherings provide much more than just shopping opportunities - they create vital community connections and support local producers and artisans.

Markets in rural communities offer several benefits:

• Supporting local economy: When you purchase from local vendors, more money stays within the community
• Reducing food miles: Locally grown produce travels shorter distances, reducing carbon emissions
• Building community: Markets create spaces for neighbours to connect and strengthen community bonds
• Showcasing local talent: Artists, crafters, and musicians have a platform to share their skills

The Wairarapa region is known for its thriving market culture, with towns like Eketāhuna preserving the traditional Kiwi market experience. These markets reflect the rural character and community spirit that make small-town New Zealand special.

Markets are particularly important for smaller communities, providing economic opportunities and social gathering spaces that might otherwise be limited. They help maintain the vibrancy of rural towns and create opportunities for locals to sell their wares without the overhead of a permanent shop.

Visitors to Eketāhuna's Super Market can expect a genuine local experience, with the opportunity to chat directly with producers and makers while supporting community initiatives through their purchases.