Here in Tāmaki, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to weekend markets. Across the city and across the week, we’ve got markets for everything you can shake your coin purse at: tropical plants, unique gift ideas, pre-loved vintage finds, up-and-coming artists’ wares, the best of Auckland food artisans, a smorgasboard of food trucks, and even treats for your furry four-legged friends.
Make markets your favourite weekend morning ritual and kick on with mates for the night markets too (we're looking at you Auckland Night Markets). We've rounded up a list of all of the best markets across Tāmaki you need to check out.
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The Shed Collective
99 Parrs Cross Road | Henderson
Home of the Cosmic Garden Flower Farm, The Shed Collective is on rain or shine every Saturday. They’ve just reopened from January 18th, and back with a magical makeover (check out the local bamboo pergola). Selling local, artisan, organic and spray-free wares. We’re eyeing up the good-for-your-gut bliss balls, natural soaps, spray-free veggies, herbal iced teas, and mindfully-made vessels from local potters. This is definitely worth the wander out West for a wholesome day out.
Their gardens and beautiful heritage apple shed are also available for hire for events and weddings. Plus, you can also pick up spray-free blooms by the bucket-ful from their flower farm—message them to secure your bunch asap.
When: Saturdays 8.30am-12pm
Central Flea
170 Balmoral Road | Mount Eden
Auckland’s biggest vintage and second-hand market is back for the year. Located in the carpark of the iconic Junk & Disorderly, this is one of the OG spots for finding hidden treasures. There are over 100 vintage and handmade stallholders, as well as a delicious range of food trucks from yakitori to smash burgers—run, don’t walk.
When: Sundays 8am-1pm
Long Bay Village Market
55b Glenvar Ridge Road | Long Bay
Image credit: Long Bay Village Market | Facebook
We’re loving the family-friendly and chill summer vibes at the Long Bay Village Market. From locally crafted charcuterie, fresh off the (iron) press crepes, freshly baked buns, to seaside treasures, jewellery and beautiful hand-crafted wooden furniture—we’re here for it all.
When: Monthly (fourth Sunday of each month), 9am-2pm
Kumeu Market
Kumeu Showgrounds, 35 (Access Road) | Kumeū
Based in the Kumeu Showgrounds (and a working farm, so no doggos sorry) are the Kumeu Markets, held every third Sunday of the month. Mark your calendars, we’re excitedly waiting for them to return on 16th Feb for their first market of the year. Get ready for local jams from talented musicians young and old, plants and crafts, plus all the pastries and fries you can shake a salt shaker at.
Side note: as a working farm there are plenty of sheep running around, but if you’re here for the other farm animals, definitely check out the Kumeū Show in March.
When: Third Sunday of the month, 9am-2pm
Waiheke Ostend Market
76 Ostend Road | Ostend
A ferry ride over to Waiheke Island isn’t complete without a trip to the local markets. On every Saturday morning in the most beautiful location, this market has an array of local wares including organic fruit and veg grown right on the island (from Church Bay). This market provides a welcoming space for those vendors introducing their products as well as stalls for kids. Profits from the market go towards raising funds for their community and parent-led childcare centre every week.
When: Saturdays, 8am-1pm
Matakana Village Farmers Market
Matakana Valley Road | Matakana
Image credit: Matakana Village Farmers' Market | Vicki Young
Grab ya mates and head up north to the Matakana Village Farmers’ Market, for a fun day out with family and friends. Located in the square, there are stalls surrounding a beautiful lush river so you can dine alfresco to live music every Saturday. Check out locally baked breads and pastries with a flattie made with locally roasted beans, slurp to your hearts content on Giorgio’s freshly made pasta—did we mention it’s swirled inside a giant cheese wheel (with truffle, of course)?
Don’t leave without a cup of hot healing ginger and turmeric turbo tonic and a slice of locally made seeded loaf with some of the best macadamia butter you’ll ever taste. For those who are dairy-free, get ready to have your mind blown with the epic array of dairy-free cheeses (one word: Karmesan). They even have a dedicated doggo sitting service, so you can drop your pet off and browse the stalls. Pop up the road to check out the vintage wares, local crafts and veggie stalls while you’re there too.
When: Saturdays 8am-1pm
Matakana Country Market
RD5/1151 Leigh Road, Matakana Country Park | Matakana
Stay for the weekend in Matakana and head on over to Matakana Country Park for their Sunday markets. A fun family day out with face painting, cute cupcakes, woodfired pizza and browse the variety of stalls under the lush trees. They also have Friday night markets starting 28th Feb—get ready for eats and beats, with live music under the stars.
When: Fridays 5pm-9pm (starting Feb 28th) and Sundays 9am-2pm (starting Jan 26th)
Catalina Bay Farmers’ Market
Hudson Bay Road Extension | Hobsonville
Head out to Hobsonville Point for the weekend markets at Catalina Bay. An indoor and outdoor market by the water with live music and local stall holders including flavoursome veggies from Beyond Organics (closed-loop, zero waste market gardeners) and gorgeous flower arrangements and plants from Art Fleur. You can also get your fresh kaimoana from North Harbour Fish Market—lime and coconut snapper ceviche, anyone?
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 8.30am-2pm
The Parnell Markets at Buono Parnell
69 Saint Georges Bay Road | Parnell Quarter
Image credit: Medi Deli Market's Olives at The Parnell Markets | Instagram
The Parnell Markets at Buono opened after La Cigale weekend farmers markets closed in 2021 (RIP), from the team at Buono in 2022. Grab a coffee and stock up on fruit, veggies, meat, flowers, cheese and other deli produce (we’re looking at you, Mediterranean Deli’s olive selection by the ladle-full). Rain or shine, this is the perfect place to stock up on your favourite weekend treats.
When: Saturdays 8am-1pm
Clevedon Village Farmers’ Market
107 Monument Road | Clevedon
Founded in 2005 in the Clevedon Showgrounds, Clevedon Village Farmers’ Market offers a genuine farm gate to plate experience, focussing on fresh produce and local sourced kai. Those who sell at the markets are growers, farmers or food producers, or makers with materials they have harvested or grown themselves. This focus offers market punters the real farmers market deal, from enormous avos to beverages infused with locally foraged ingredients—don’t forget to slurp down a couple of famous Clevedon oysters too.
They’re also running a Twilight Market on Fridays, from 5pm-8pm with live music, local wine, craft beer and cocktails alongside delicious eats. Cue fluffy doughnuts, woodfired pizza and the freshest kaimoana you can get your hands on.
When: Sundays 8am-1pm
Britomart Saturday Market
Takutai Square | Britomart
From the organisers of Takapuna market, this inner-city hub kicks off every Saturday. With lots of delicious eats and stalls selling baked goods, coffee, flowers and jewellery—we were super lucky to enjoy Fankery’s pop-up offerings before they moved to their online-only store here last summer. But wait, there’s more delicious treats on offer at this inner city gem. We’re eyeing up Butter Baby for our ube donut fix. Check out the list of vendors here.
When: Saturdays 8am-2pm
Auckland Night Market
Various locations | Auckland (and Hamilton)
Image credit: Auckland Night Markets | Instagram
Ever wanted to get your market fix in midweek? Well, now you can at the Auckland Night Markets that are open Tuesday through to Sunday at various locations around Auckland. Bring plenty of coins and those extra roomy pair of pants because there are so many food vendors you'll want to try a little something from all of them. So many of our Auckland faves started food reps here and we are here for all the snacks. Add some busking, the odd veggie shop, plus some cool market wares for sale—and you're guaranteed an evening of good eatin' and good vibes.
When: Tuesdays-Sundays (see their website for exact start times)
Mount Eden Village Craft Market
449 Mt Eden Road | Mt Eden
Founded in 2008, this market in Mount Eden Village is home to one-of-a-kind gems made by local creatives. From intricately crafted jewellery to cross-stitching kits, handmade chocolates, homewares and skincare, all set in the beautiful old buildings in Mount Eden Village. PSA: Their first market of 2025 is in February, follow their socials to stay up to date.
When: The second Saturday of the month, 9.30am-3pm (from February)
Parnell Farmers’ Market & Craft Harvest
545 Parnell Road | Parnell
Held at the Jubilee Building every Saturday morning, grab a coffee and stock up on fruit, veggies, meat, flowers, cheese and other deli produce. Rain or shine, you'll find the Parnell Farmers' Market in the car park in the building that is home to the Parnell Community Library. The perfect place to stock up on your favourite weekend treats. Keep an eye out for Craft Harvest markets which kick off from 22nd February, alongside the Parnell Farmers’ Market.
When: Saturdays, 8am-12pm
Takapuna Sunday Markets
Waiwharariki Anzac Square 38 Hurstmere Road | Takapuna
Image credit: I Love Takapuna | Instagram
Make a trip over to the shore (there’s a direct bus from Auckland CBD), and find the Takapuna Sunday markets at the heart of Takapuna. Serving Takapuna for 35 years (and counting), they’re now located at the new Waiwharariki Anzac Square, just minutes from the beach. Grab a coffee and snack (we recommend the grilled kofta panini and mezze platters from Mumma Bears) and soak up the beach-side market vibes.
When: Sundays 8am-1pm
The Market Collaborative at Smales Farm
Goodside, Smales Farm The Avenue | Takapuna (72 Taharoto Road, Takapuna)
The creators of Coatsville Markets (which sadly closed last year) are back and bringing North Shore’s ultimate Sunday market, The Market Collaborative at Smales Farm—focussing on fresh, organic and sustainable goods and produce from Auckland’s leading artisans all within the leafy and relaxed environment of Smales Farm. Expect everything from ceramics, biltong to hot sauce—if you're after a little something to gift, you're sure to find it here.
When: Second Sunday of every Month 9am-2pm
Titirangi Village Markets
500 South Titirangi Road | Titirangi
Take a drive through the Waitākere Ranges to Titirangi Memorial Hall and carpark where you’ll find the monthly Titirangi Village Market. As one of the largest markets in Auckland, they have been running since ‘91 by parents as a school fundraiser for Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School. Load up on fresh produce, listen to live music, snack from food trucks and pick up one-of-a-kind crafts and vintage from talented makers.
When: Last Sunday of every month from February to November, second and third Sundays in December.
Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market
510 Richmond Road | Grey Lynn
Image credit: Grey Lynn Farmers' Market | Website
Located in the Grey Lynn Community Centre, this weekly market brings in the heart of Grey Lynn with delicious produce from local growers and treats from your neighbourhood bakers. Think unique fruit and veg (from Maca’s Green Fam), boutique growers who bring types of produce you wouldn’t normally be able to get from the supermarket to the local community. You’ll find them among many other friendly veggie growers in The Garden Room. Say hi to George’s Vegetables and Bio VG, who have been with the market since they began 15 years ago.
When: Sundays 8.30am-12pm
Māngere Markets
Māngere Town Centre, 93 Bader Drive | Māngere
For a multi-cultural slice of Auckland, head to Māngere Markets every Saturday for your weekly fruit and veg shop, plus local eats including kaimoana fritters, crispy fried dumplings, chimney cakes and cookie pies.
When: Every Saturday, 7am-2pm
St Heliers Art & Craft Market
Vellenoweth Green, 353 East Tāmaki Drive | St Heliers
Previously the Mission Bay Art & Craft Market, this market now has a new home at St. Heliers at the waterfront. Browse arts, crafts, designer fashion and tasty bites to bring in the first market of the year. There are over 200 stalls, from specialty hot chillies, natural treats for your doggos, to local artists and writers speaking at events. This event takes place every Auckland Anniversary and Labour Day, so keep an eye out on socials for their next event.
When: Every Auckland Anniversary and Labour Day, check out socials for updates
Avondale Sunday Markets
23 Elm Street | Avondale
Image credit: Avondale Markets | Vicki Young
One of the biggest and oldest one day markets in Aotearoa is the Sunday Market in Avondale. With a vast selection of produce from all over the Pacific and Asia, this is definitely an Auckland institution and a must-experience. Check out the car boot sales, fresh kaimoana, specialty food items, vibrant plants for sale and unique vegetable seedlings to start your own garden. The produce deals here are hard to beat, so we definitely recommend getting in early (stallholders are there by 5am to secure their spot) to get your veggie haul.
When: Every Sunday, 5am-12pm
Celestial Markets
238 Karangahape Road | Auckland Central, and 2 Freyberg Place | Auckland Central
Run by Celestial Corner (who are now based online for all that brat-fit-check inspo), the Celestial Markets are a platform for up and coming independent artists and designers in Aotearoa, showing the best in Alternative and Aotearoa-made. From jewellery to illustrations, gently-loved clothing that has been given a new artistic lease on life, to unique one-off creations, this market is a vibe. You can find them on the First Thursday of each month on Karangahape Road at George Court and on the Last Thursday of each month in Freyburg Square at the Ellen Melville Centre.
When: Twice monthly
Frieda Market
Frieda Margolis, 440 Richmond Road | Grey Lynn
A snug wine bar with intimate and unplugged gigs and vinyl in West Lynn, also transforms into a lively market on the first Saturday of each month. There’ll be vinyl spinning and preloved treasures as well as trinket treasures and freshly baked goods (we’re eyeing up the cookies). Start your weekend in style and head over to Frieda’s.
When: First Saturday of the month, 10am-1pm
Filipino Markets
Various | Auckland
Image credit: Filipino Markets | Vicki Young
If you haven’t had Filipino BBQ, you haven’t lived. We recommend you make a beeline to the next market stat, for beautiful live music and all the charcoal BBQ, Filipino-style. We’re talking lechon, charcoal skewers and if you find a bottle of sinamak (Filipino spiced vinegar, last seen via Namit), make sure you douse your BBQ’d meats to take the flavour to the next level. Don’t forget to finish with Filipino sweets, including the leche flan and classic halo-halo—a texturally refreshing, quintessentially summertime (or anytime) treat.
When: Last Saturday of the month, check socials for the next market location
Queers and Wares Pride Market
Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road | Grey Lynn
From Olivia Coupe's Queer AF is the biggest annual Queers and Wares market coming to Tāmaki this February. For one day only, Studio One Toi Tū will be hosting over 25 artists selling their creative wares to celebrate pride and other artists in the community for pride month. Keep an eye on their socials for more information, and stay tuned for more Queers and Wares.
When: February 1st, From 10am
General Collective Lifestyle and Design Market
Various | Auckland
Started by Rose Barbarich in 2012, the General Collective began as a boutique and an idea to give a fresh take on traditional markets—showcasing a curated range of creative talent. Their flagship event happens every year at the Auckland Showgrounds, with various events across Auckland before and after this main event. Check out their website here for links to the various events run throughout the year.
When: Sunday 30th March 10am-2pm, Sunday 25th May 9am-3pm, Sunday 16th November 9am-3pm
Pocket Market
Various locations | Auckland
Image credit: Pocket Market NZ | Instagram
This market is a blend of Japanese and Kiwi culture with over 35 stalls of local artists, bakers and businesses. Made possible in collaboration with Wonder Journal and friends, this market takes place at various spaces across Auckland, including the beautiful Pah Homestead grounds and Takutai Square in Britomart. Their next market for the year is currently pencilled in for 22nd March at Pah Homestead, follow their socials to keep an eye out for timings and what stalls will be on offer.
When: Various
Britomart Lunch Food Trucks
Takutai Square | Auckland
Every Wednesday, the Food Truck Collective hit up Takutai Square to bring their multicultural eats to inner-city Auckland. From mochi desserts to bangin’ burgers, they’ve got you covered. Plus, you can change up your weekly work lunch and sit in the sunshine. Keep up to date on their socials here.
When: Wednesdays, 11.30am-2.00pm
Food Truck Collective
Various | Auckland
If you’re a bit like us and always get food FOMO, we recommend hitting up the Food Truck Collective events across Tāmaki. From ramen to vegan burgers, they’ve got everything for everyone and are on almost every day of the week, making this the perfect option for groups and picky eaters. Make the most of the long summer nights and follow their socials to find out when their next round up of food trucks are parking up near you.
When: Various
Balmoral Street Food Market
164 Balmoral Road | Mount Eden
Image credit: Junk & Disorderly at Balmoral Street Food Market | Vicki Young
Stuck for Friday night dinner plans? Balmoral Street Food Market has got you. Once a month on a Friday night, the carpark outside the iconic Junk and Disorderly pops off with various food stalls—from birria quesadilla worth waiting in line for, one of the best pho you will ever have, to modern Filipino eats and refreshing gelato. Browse the vintage wares in the treasure trove that is Junk & Disorderly while waiting, or between food choices (because we know you’ll want to choose more than one thing for dinner). Follow their socials to find out when the next food market will be happening.
When: Monthly, check socials for set dates
Losers Weepers
Various | Auckland
We love when creatives support creatives. Organised by the extremely talented illustrator and tattoo artist, August a.k.a. Finch Inks, Losers Weepers is a self-funded Tāmaki-based market showcasing a curated selection of our creative community. It began from August's dreams of showcasing smaller artist-focussed events and also providing them a space to gain vendor experience. The next market looks like it’ll be in Halloween—did we mention the organiser also studies while doing their creative thing?! Insane. Support them here.
When: Various
Chow Luck Club Saturday Foodie Market
261 Morrin Road, St Johns | Auckland
Having made their collective debut last month, Chow Luck Club are now running a weekly foodie market at Park City, St. Johns. Make it a weekend eating affair and get to this foodie heaven, stat. You’ll be able to fill your tummies with a range of delicious eats for as little as $15. Explore a variety of culinary food cultures and chow your way through the day. From parcels of Nasi Lemak (by Ailimteh), Selera’s Hainanese chicken rice, to grilled pork belly and longganisa (Filipino-style sausage) skewers by Chef Gil—we are here for all of it.
When: Saturday, 10am-3pm
Vegan Night Market (Last Thursdays) at Garage Project Kingsland
357 New North Road | Kingsland
Image credit: Vegan Night Market; Last Thursdays | Facebook
Gone are the days when your vegan friends only get the choice of a salad at a group dinner out. Cue the Vegan Night Market, which takes place on the last Thursday of every month at Garage Project Kingsland. Not only can you pop in for a cool pint, but you can eat all the delicious plant-based goodies to your heart’s desire. They’ve got new stall holders this year, including Fresh Soy Tempeh and you can load up on all your snacks from The Vegan Shop while you make a very hard decision on what to eat for dinner. Come hungry (and thirsty).
When: Last Thursday of every month, 5.00pm-8.30pm
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