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Waitangi weekend at the Nelson Saturday Market

Bone carving, Aotearoa t.shirts, greenstone, art sculptures, kaimoana plus a fantastic huge range of Nelsons very best art/craft/gourmet foods & produce here at the Iconic Nelson Saturday Market.

Purple Cake Day 2012

Purple Cake Day is an annual event held on 1st March to celebrate the children in our lives and empower them to help other children in need worldwide. Everyone, young and old, can participate from schools to community groups, individuals and families, by creating fun ways to promote awareness of child poverty and encourage action.

Tills ring merrily

Shoppers in Nelson pushed $5 million through the tills on Friday and today they were back for Boxing Day sales. The latest figures from eftpos provider Paymark show shoppers in Nelson spent $5 million on Friday, December 23, an 8.7 per cent, or $400,000 increase on the same shopping Friday last year, which was Christmas Eve. Nationally it was a $6.3m increase to just over $230m. This year, Christmas Eve coincided with Saturday’s Nelson Market and it was the market’s busiest day of the year, market founder and owner/operator Nita Knight said. The sun shone on shoppers on Saturday as they navigated the market stalls, happily spending their Christmas dollars on food and gifts. “It’s phenomenal. It’s packed and there’s a really good atmosphere and happy people,” she said. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and boysenberries sold out rapidly. Spring Grove berry growers Karen and James Smith had huge queues and sold out of strawberries and raspberries by 9.30am. “I had to sell literally out of the back of the truck – it was crazy. Last time we did Christmas Eve it was the same,” said Mrs Smith. The amount of rain that had fallen in the Nelson region had made it a tough season for berry growers so far, she said. “There’s not many this year. We lost a lot because of the rain and we’re still getting new strawberries coming on that are rain damaged.”

Patricia Edwards, of handmade boutique clothing stall Touche, counted herself lucky to get a space at the market as she was not a regular during the winter. She said she was “exhausted and starving” by 10am, as she had been rushed off her feet. “I have done far better than I would have thought,” she said.

The market will run as usual on New Year’s Eve and a special market will run from 8am till 1pm the following day.- © Fairfax NZ News

Happy Christmas from the Nelson Market

The Nelson Market wishes you a safe and happy Christmas with health and happiness in 2012. Thank you to all our valued stall holders and customers and we’ll see you in the New Year!

Markets are DRY and OPEN!

The floods have receded after a day of sunshine and the Saturday market is open as usual between 8am – 1pm as well as Monty’s Sunday market is open as usual between 8am – 1pm.

2011 Holiday Hours

Nelson Market in Montgomery Square open for Christmas Eve Day (Saturday 24 Dec) extended hours between 8am – 2pm. Nelson Market open usual hours on New Year’s Eve Day (Saturday 31 Dec) 8am – 1pm .

Monty’s Sunday Market in Montgomery Square is closed for Christmas Day (Sunday 25 Dec). Monty’s Sunday Market is open on New Year’s Day (Sunday 1 January 2012).

The Nelson Market & Monty’s Sunday Market Christmas & New Year’s operating schedule to 2nd January 2012 then markets continue as usual. No dogs on the market please. Enquiries & Bookings Ph: 03 546 6454.

Market goes live in Tokyo

Nelson Market goes live in Tokyo for the New Year

Audiences in Tokyo will soon be treated to a first hand view, up close and personal of the delights of the iconic Nelson Saturday Market. A Japanese TV crew were onsite last Saturday to capture the vibrant ambience and bustle of the Market, and to interview and film various stallholders. The film crew are working on the Chikyuu Bus Kikou programme which translates as ‘Bus trip around the World”. They began in Christchurch and have worked their way up the South Island to finish their series in Nelson.

A pearl on the streets of Nelson

Pearly Queen raises thousands for hospice

After nine years of hard work, Nelson’s Pearly Queen, Shirley Miles, has collected more than $80,000 for the Nelson Region Hospice.

Market Atmosphere

Experience the the region’s creative spirit and enjoy the wide range of
local fresh and organic produce, cheeses, breads, bakery and culinary
delights. The delicious freshly prepared food, coffee and beverages makes this a great place to brunch and lunch, catch up with friends, family, and just enjoy the great Market atmosphere.

Everything under the sun

This bustling, vibrant Nelson icon in the heart of Nelson City transforms the Montgomery Square into a colorful array of local arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery, sculpture,
fresh and organic produce, flowers, plants and ‘everything under the sun’. Established 30 years with 200 plus stalls showcasing the best of the Nelson region every Saturday 8am – 1pm.

Monty’s Sunday Market – open Waitangi weekend

Enjoy Waitangi weekend and prowl the stalls for bargains, fossick in a relaxed atmosphere teeming with treasures, recycled goods, pre-loved clothing, antiques, collectables, books, household items and speciality stalls or simply sit and watch the world go by while enjoying brunch or a freshly made coffee or tea. Monty’s is in the Montgomery Square and open between 8am – 1pm on Sundays.

Weekend Flowers

Many Nelsonians visit the market each weekend with shopping basket in hand gathering fresh produce from juicy pears and figs, to enormous punnets of fresh strawberries and raspberries in season. Once the produce has been carefully selected it is on to the flower sellers to choose a bouquet or two of blooms to brighten your dining or bedside table. Fresh each weekend and always blooming at the Nelson Market .

Fig and Hazel Nut Tarts

As spring ripens into summer outdoor picnics once again come to mind. A harvest of Figs can be paired with Hazel Nuts to perform a small miracle on the taste buds and become the centre piece of any picnic. Just a little chewy, sticky and sweet in the right proportions, try this delicious recipe.

The Saturday Gourmet

It’s well known amongst locals that The Nelson Market is the place to savour gourmet produce. Whether its crusty fresh bread, dips, spreads, cheeses or olive oils that take your fancy, you will find it at the Nelson Market amongst the crowds and vibrant ambience. Meet up with friends and family for a great coffee or to stock up on sumptuous sweet and savoury fare.

Colour & Quality

The Nelson Market focuses on quality with over 200 stalls, and has become something of a showcase for Nelson’s innovative character, creativity and the delicious produce of the region.

Creativity & Vibrancy

The Nelson Market, Montgomery Square, Saturdays 8am to 1pm. ‘Everything Under the Sun’ finest craft, art, fresh local and organic produce, seafoods, breads, cheeses, designer clothing, hand woven creations, massage, jewellery, sculpture, pottery, metalcraft and more – over 200 stalls. Superb lunch and brunch choices cafe style. Enquiries & Bookings Ph: 03 546 6454 (site bookings by phone only).

Market Breakfast

For visitors to Nelson, the Market is a perfect chance to imbibe the essence of the region and its people. It’s also a compelling reason for an early start and great excuse to enjoy a choice of tasty Market breakfasts.

Delicious Samples

Sample delicious Italian cannoli (photo), cakes, pastries and specialty breads, cheeses, jams, mustards, gourmet pies, dips and condiments.

Unique Gifts

Along with the rich sights and buying opportunities, the Nelson Market has become a popular meeting place for locals to catch up relax at one of the in-market food or beverage stops with friends, family and visitors over a coffee, brunch or lunch and to re-stock from favourite stalls or find that unique gift.

Pearly Queen raises thousands for hospice

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