Grab a bargain at Maketu¯ Market
The more vendors, the more raised for community groups says organiser Conservation chief to talk at AGM
Spring is here and what better time to get out and enjoy shopping for a bargain and take in the setting at Maketu¯ Market. The market is on this Sunday and every third and fifth Sunday of the month.
Market organiser Maureen Waterhouse says the August market was another warm sunny day in paradise.
“There was a good variety of food, crafts, hand knitting, brick-a-brack and tools,” she says.
“We again had some new vendors among our loyal regulars.
“The smoked manuka vendor had a selection of cheeses, butter, salts and shaved ice cones which were a hit with the kids and Te Awhe O Te Rangi Marae were there with their yummy food stall.”
Recently a donation from the Maketu¯ market fund was made to Rangiuru School for sweatshirts.
Bay Conservation chief executive Michelle Elborn is the guest speaker at the next meeting of Forest & Bird’s Te Puke branch.
“Bay Conservation Alliance (BCA) is doing a great job of supporting and encouraging conservation work in the Bay of Plenty and working with schools to encourage our young people to realise what treasures we have in our native forests, on our
The Maketu¯ Rotary area extends from Pukehina to the outskirts of Te Puke.
“The more people at the market the more vendors we attract which results in more money going back into our community groups,” says Maureen, who is always keen to hear from potential new vendors.
“It would be great to have a vendor selling produce at the market,” she says.
The vendors’ fee $10 per stall. The market is at the Park Rd Reserve and runs from 7am-noon.
Maureen can be contacted at mauzie54@gmail.com or 0212671685. coast and in our marine environment,” says branch president Carole Long.
“BCA also runs a cadet scheme that offers an excellent course for people over 18 who are keen to find work in the outdoors supporting conservation and Michelle will have details of that scheme.”
The meeting on Monday is the branch AGM and Carole says it will also be a chance to undate members on a project to protect NZ dotterel nesting sites at Pa¯pa¯moa.
“This year has been quiet with restrictions on meetings and gatherings, but we are looking forward to getting out and about in our special area this summer.”
The meeting starts at 7.30pm and will be held at Te Puke Masonic Lodge, 19 Oxford St.