Nelson Markets - PTV #17

I'm sure many of you have heard of the Nelson Markets, but if you were to ask a Nelson local for a great Place To Visit, they would tell you to go see the Markets on a Saturday morning!  Hence, this needs to be added!

Situated in Montgomery Square, the Nelson Markets are just superb.  From honey which is made up the road, to the older fella who makes planes, cars and motorbikes from tin cans, you just can't help but check out nearly every stall there!

From kids clothes, paintings, dolls, honey, jewellery and food, to even massage stalls and well being ideas.  The market is absolutely full of creative People sharing their little treasures and wanting to spread a word or two about their creations!

I love having a bratwurst hot dog with a freshly squeezed juice in the middle of the market while watching the hustle and bustle of it all.  It is great fun and a nice way to spend the morning.

If you are in the South Island,  it is definitely worth a visit, along with the rest of sunny Nelson!

Every Saturday, 8am to 1pm,  Montgomery Square.

http://www.nelsonmarket.co.nz/

Oratia Farmers Market - PTV #2

So you want fresh fruit and veges?  Same here!  Certain places where we live are just not close enough to cheap, fresh veges.  First, price wise, they shouldn't be expensive and secondly, they should be fresh!  I don't know about you, but I am getting more disappointed with the fruit shops that say they are fresh, but in fact they have been frozen solid and are only just defrosting!  Arghhhhh!.  So, what am I getting at?  A 20 minute drive from the CBD, in the direction of our beautiful West Coast beaches, can get you freshly picked and cheap veges!  with other things as well ....

One of our weekend routines is to jump in the car (sometimes with the gummies if need be) and head out to the Oratia Farmers Market. It has to be one of Auckland's favourite farmers' market with fresh fruit, veg, bread, pasta, chocolate, cheese, meat, smoked fish, olive oil, baking, roses... and so much more! Weekly buskers create a chilled and fun atmosphere and the Artisan Winery helps host it.

Fresh coffee is available to have while you walk around, and make sure you bring those shopping bags of yours as $20 will get a full bag of freshly picked veges!

http://www.oratiafarmersmarket.co.nz/

• Open every Saturday, summer and winter, rain or shine
• 9 am to 12 noon
• Located at: Artisan Wines
  99 Parrs Cross Road, Oratia, Waitakere City, Auckland