Riverton Community Market

produce and crafts...

SUPPORT LOCAL

Our next market is Sunday 22nd Feb!

Riverton Community Market is a great place to catch up with friends & family, find a boutique gift for someone special, and treat yourself to something nice! We hold this market on the last Sunday of every month fro 10am - 2pm (at Flecks Hall, opposite the supermarket) - watch this space for future developments..

Our intentions are to:

bring our community together on a regular basis,
support local enterprise (and encourage our children with their enterprises)
provide opportunities for local people to sell their crafts, products & produce,
facilitate our community in meeting local suppliers,
encourage sharing, giving and trading,
support local fundraisers,
encourage and support our local musicians
share knowledge,
HAVE FUN!

BAKING COMPETITION:

Exciting news!! We will hold a XXXX Baking Competition at the next Riverton Community Market on Sunday the 22nd Feb. Made by the community, judged by the community. So pull out your best recipes and get your bake on!

All entries must be at the market by midday which is when the taste testing starts. The prize is $75 cash! The winner will be announced at 1.30pm. Please provide the following information to go with your entry:

your name and phone number (this can be on the back of the card/paper)
the name of your entry and
the ingredient list.

Below are some of the creations / products / services that will be available at the next market (please note: this is a work in progress is likely to be changing over the coming days). I aim to have this page finalized by the Tuesday before to the market.

Nina's stall

At the upcoming market I will be selling 3D printed bag charms and earrings, 3D printed vases, hand-drawn badges and magnets, cards and prints of my original artwork, linocuts and some of my needle felting. They are all my own original work and the 3D printed products are all completely unique designs I have created. Commission illustrations are available for magnets and badges. I will do an illustration of a photo of your pet while you walk around the market. All you need to do is have a suitable photo of your chosen pet on your phone or printed out on paper. A rough guide line for suitable photos is to have a clear shot of the pet’s face (the body is not required) with minimal blurring in the pet’s face. Make sure it is not a video. Prices for commissions are: Magnets: Badges: Small - $8 Small - $6 Large - $9 Large - $7

Holt Cottage

Cutting boards, rolling pins, Boot jacks, then Rimu Bark edged cheese boards. All made from native wood.

Activate and Thrive Tallow Balm

www.activateandthrive.com/tallow-balm

Try this gentle and nourishing Tallow Balm - made with locally sourced, organic and spray-free ingredients. See website for details of why your skin will LOVE this balm!

Gardens for Life Aparima

A selection of locally grown seeds, seedlings, shrubs and trees.

Aroma Touch - Carolyne Taplin

Carolyne Taplin in a Spinal Flow practitioner living in Riverton who understands the effects stress can have on the well being of the body. She integrates therapeutic grade pure essential oils into her clinic to help shift the nervous system into parasympathetic gear, better supporting body systems and helping you feel better almost immediately. Carolyne is certified in the Aromatouch technique which is designed to reduce stress, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and elevate mood. During the ritual 8 essential oils are applied to the back, head and feet, every oil has a different effect on the nervous system.

Doterra Pure therapeutic grade oils are potent tools for shifting the body into balance. The oils are applied along energy lines and on reflexology points. The reflex pressure points in the feet and the ears are also stimulated. This stunning technique is an uplifting & deeply relaxing experience.

Carolyne is offering a 15 minute hand massage using the therapeutic grade oils. She has roller balls for sale that address common health issues.

Jo-Jos creations

https://www.facebook.com/joannescreation

Selection of beautiful soaps including stone soaps, cloths and bath salts.

Revamped Shades

www.facebook.com/revamped.shades

Come and check out these gorgeous, handcrafted lamps - great gifts for family, friends or yourself!

Rose's Nik-Naks

Come and support Rose and buy some of her beautiful handcrafted bracelets or hand painted stones.

Nga Toi Murihiki

We have a variety of maori arts and crafts. Pounamu pendants and earrings, kawakawa balm and soap, air freshener, deodorizer, insects repellent all chemical free, flax earrings, paua shell and mother of pearl earings, poi and rakau boxed sets, korowai, framed korowai, framed taonga and a variety of flax kete and weaving.

A Little Bit of Everything

My stall will have a Valentine's theme for this month, with Valentines pressed cookies, heart shaped card decorations, and a few other gift ideas for the Valentines in your life, as well as all my normal goodies and treats for you.

New to my stall this month are a few new Relishes, Chutneys and Jams that I've been busy creating from our bountiful home grown garden produce. I now have two new favourites myself from them.

There is also unique, hand crafted Tic, Tic, Toe or Noughts & Crosses game, complete with a specially designed hessian sack to encourage strategic thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. Come and check them out!

Neem Oil Spray is my gardener's secret weapon in the fight of fungal infections and insect infestation on plants. Already to aim and spray at those little critters. I've also discovered it deters our local possum from nibbling on my roses.Thats an unexpected win! I will also have a few bottles of Concentrated Liquid Seaweed Tonic for plants as they will need extra supplements going into their high productivity season.

Homemade Vanilla Bean Products. Fresh vanilla beans have been imported from around the world and have been soaking in Smirnoff Red 21 Vodka for the last 13 months. My Vanilla Bean Extract has a little vanilla bean and seeds incorporated to make it the never ending product, just keep topping up with vodka as you use it. My Vanilla Bean Paste is so thick, a little goes such a long way. All bottled up and ready for you to enjoy. Yes, there are Gluten Free options also.

You'll also find Dehydrated Yogurt Drops, a healthy, mess free alternative to keep on hand for those unexpected snack times. Come and try a sample while they last.

I'm sharing my secret homemade Creamy Dark Hot Chocolate Powder, packed in cute wee jars for you to enjoy or gift to loved ones.

A good array of freshly baked Afghans, Belgian, Custard Yoyo, Raspberry or Lemon Melting Moment, Peanut Brownies and other favourite biscuits which will be in supply for you to enjoy. There's Scary Spiders and Ginger Bread men to delight the wee shoppers. Look out for a special new addition for the flower lovers. Along with a variety of loaves.

Baking comes in Gluten Free and Plain flour options.

A large selection of tasty Chutneys, Relishes and Jams all made from our own spray free fresh produce. Not to forget - FLAVOURSOME Seasoning Mixes and Rubs. I've used my own homegrown dried herbs and chillies where possible. These mixes are perfect to add into casseroles or stews also, adding warm, tasty flavours to your cooking and all contain gluten free ingredients.

Samples will be available to try of my delicious Old Fashioned Ginger Beer. You can purchase the kits or an active bug and make your own or just purchase a ready made bottle or two.

A fresh batch of Elderflower Cordial has just been made for you to enjoy over the hot summer months. A few freshly harvested home grown vegetables will also be available as the season progresses.

Mega Bubbles are designed for the little and not so little children to have fun with. Come and check it out! D.I.Y Unicorn Bath Dust has been put together as a good boredom buster activity or a special gift for the young ones to enjoy making then playing in the big colourful suds.

An array of Cold Process soaps - Peppermint, Christmas Festive Swirls, Neem Oil, Frankincense & Turmeric, Aloe Vera, TeeTree, Cedarwood & Peppermint, Manuka & Honey, along with other favourites - Aniseed China Star & Chai, Eco Friendly, Kawakawa, Lavender, Lemon, Rose Geranium, Oats & Honey and Sweet Orange have been replenished. All made from pure natural plant fats and oils, some with added essential oils for extra beneficial properties. These soaps are a real luxury for you and your skin.

After Shower Body Oil is a luxurious treat, mixed from two plant oils with a dash of Vitamin E and a choice of beneficial Essential Oils to personalise your usage. I've been using After Shower Body Oil with Sweet Orange EO for several months and have noticed that my skin has become more supple, smoother and stays hydrated for longer.

I also have made some perfectly sized Massage Lotion Bars, these have been lovingly mixed from shea and cocoa butters, jojoba, macadamia, sweet almond and castor oils then scented with fragrances or

essential oils for you to relax and massage into your skin. Believe me, they are a treat!

My Solid Perfumes collection, made from natural beeswax, butters, oils, and scented with fragrances or natural essential oils are packed in handy size jars.

Natural Deodorants, are a special blend of essential oils to combat the nasties of perspiration, mixed with mango and shea butters to leave your skin moisturized and sweet smelling for your busy day ahead, which prove very popular amongst market goers.

I hope you all have had a wonderful start to 2026.

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the market.

Cheers Tracy