Blog: FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat 18th May… and every Saturday.

Come on out to our famous Farmers’ Market 8am – 1pm.  All the stalls have great Autumn offerings.  Look out for feijoas, mandarins and French style pumpkins. And to go with those pumkins, a lovely new cart in the market colours.  To entertain you, young acoustic duo ZAHN and AYLA.   And next weekend old…

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Blog: MOTHERS’ DAY: Sunday 12th May

Everyone Loves Matakana … especially Mothers.  And with her special day coming up, you’ll find everything to make it memorable at Matakana Village. Flowers, cards, with a simple “Love you, Mum” message. Her favourite author or precious piece of art. Hunt down the latest fashion accessory and fragrance. Or book a beauty treat, movie, long…

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Blog: ANZAC DAY: Thurs 25th

Thursday 25th is a public holiday with most businesses closed until 1pm. Open normal hours: Matakana Cinemas, Plume Cafe. Open from 1pm:  Bloom Saloon, Red Letter Day, Nosh, Damask, Village Bookshop, The Vintry, Village Health Shop. Closed: Matakana Market Kitchen, Blush Beauty (also Wednesday), Quintessentially Kiwi, Black Dog Cafe.

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Blog: LAURAINE JACOBS: At Village Bookshop Sat 20th April

Yes, Saturday 20th, well known food writer, Lauraine Jacobs, will be at the Village Bookshop 10am – 12 noon.  Pop in to check out her latest book, EVERLASTING FEAST.  It’s a true treasury of recipes and culinary adventure … and she’ll be on hand to sign your copy.

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Blog: THE VASE SHOW: Piece Gallery

PREVIEW:  Fri 1 March.  5 – 7pm. EXHIBITION:  Sat 2 – Tue 26 March. Click here for Piece Gallery.

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Blog: JOSH: Is missing!!

Have you seen The Village’s much loved mascot Josh in the last week?   Please contact Tracey at The Village Bookshop 09-423 0315, 021 825 818 if you help.

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Blog: MATAKANA FRUITLOOP: SAT 2nd March

Charity Fun Run/Walk Come join in the fun with Matakana Coast’s quacker of an event!   It’s a wonderful festive occasion with hundreds dressed in very ‘original’ costumes … from the truly creative, to the bizarre, to the downright ridiculous! The afternoon festivity starts at the Matakana Country Park with costume judging 2- 2.30pm, followed by…

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Blog: MATAKANA: One of NZ’s top 5 alternative road trips

Lonely Planets has listed Matakana Wine Country as one of New Zealand’s Top 5 alternative road trips.     Meander through the vinyards, before “easing into the foodies’ haven of Matakana Village with its Farmers’ Market”. Check it out at: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand/travel-tips-and-articles/77613?intaffil=lpemail

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Blog: MATAKANA VILLAGE: Open every day

Yes, Matakana Village is open EVERY day- the Cinemas, boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. Saturday morning the Farmers’ Market is in full flight with the Indie Craft Market Sundays 9.30am – 2.30pm.

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Blog: INDIE CRAFT MARKET: Sunday 19th May

After a busy summer it’s now back to every third Sunday in the month.   Call by to enjoy the independent (Indie) crafters, artists and designer stalls loaded with quirky gifts and vintage -eclectic goodies.  The perfect place to pick up New Zealand crafted items for those overseas gifts.  And of course soak up the…

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