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.
moreJOSH: 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.
moreMATAKANA: 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
moreJOSH: Matakana Village mascot
Latest photo of The Village’s much loved mascot Josh, out for stroll.
moreBOOKaBACH: Celebrates Matakana
Kathy Hunter has written a great article entitled ‘Matakana – off the beaten track’ for the BookaBach newsletter. It features 3 of Matakana’s very own locals and their secret spots. Click on the link below to enjoy a good local read. http://blog.bookabach.co.nz/guides/view/matakana-off-the-beaten-track2/
morePHOTO COMPETITION: ‘The Essence of Matakana Coast’
Share your special view of Matakana Coast with us! The information centre needs new images for its website. Can you help them by sharing a great picture or two? Be in to win some great prizes! Matakana Information Centre in conjunction with Mahurangi Matters (MM) is launching a photo competition for anyone living in the…
morePics from Mothers Day Prize Draw
Visitors to the Saturday morning Farmers’ Market draw the 3 lucky winners. Mothers Day at Matakana Village
morePostcards from Matakana Coast
North & South article April 2012: The coast with the most – wining, dining and glorious beaches ….
morePostcards from Matakana Coast
North & South article April 2012: The coast with the most – wining, dining and glorious beaches ….
moreMichael Kessell – Farmers’ Market Manager Extraordinaire
How I became a market manager of 40 stalls. Michael Kessell’s job at the genteel Matakana Village Market is a world away from his time spent helping street kids. But the 60-year-old says his diverse past provides the perfect platform for his role as market manager. “If you want a challenge, try running 40 stalls…
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