Markets
The variety of markets on the Kāpiti Coast adds a delicious local-touch to the vibrancy of the region and they provide the perfect way to spend a morning. You’ll be spoiled for choice when you discover the fresh local produce and products, unique crafts and fabulous characters that make Kāpiti's markets such a joy to visit.
Waikanae Community Christmas Night Market
Waikanae Park, Park Ave, Waikanae
Come along and enjoy this evening market held by the Waikanae Community Market for all those last-minute Christmas shopping requirements - fresh fruit and vegetables, baking, plants, gifts, crafts.
Browse and buy from over 80 stalls and food trucks, Father Christmas, pipe and brass bands. All stallholder fees to be donated to the Kāpiti Foodbank. Those attending are asked to please donate a non-perishable food item.
Mahara Mid-week Market
Mahara Place, Waikanae
11am - 1.30pm every Tuesday
Locally grown fruit and vegetables, honey, plants and handmade crafts and gifts - small market with local Waikanae/Kāpiti-based stallholders - support local.
Ōtaki Yard
219-231 Main Highway , Otaki
8am - 3pm - Weekly on Saturdays
Ōtaki Yard Family Markets bring together a community of passionate growers, crafters, bakers and makers, featuring the best local artisan products, clever local artists and delicious food trucks.
Waikanae Community Market
Waikanae Park Playground, Park Avenue, Waikanae
8am to 12noon - Every Saturday
Huge market featuring fruit and veg, cheeses, honey, baking, preserves, olive oil, plants, herbs, bric-a-brac, crafts, Kombucha, retro and collectibles, fresh flowers, books, coffee, etc, etc. Something for everyone and something different every week.
Paraparaumu Beach Market
Cnr Marine Parade and Maclean Street, Paraparaumu Beach
8am to 1pm - Every Saturday
Paraparaumu beach market runs every Saturday, come rain or shine. 2019 marked the 20th year the market has been running. A wonderful community spirit and exuberant market hustle and bustle will great you every time, a fantastic market where no two vendors are the same.
Paekākāriki Market
Cnr Beach Rd and Ames St, Paekakariki
10am - 1pm, 1st Saturday of the month
The Paekākāriki Community Trust holds a market in St Peter's Village Hall, right in the heart of the village.
You will find a variety of things for sale at this charming wee market.
Te Horo Market
54 School Road, Te Horo
10am to 1pm - 1st Sunday of the month
Stop by and enjoy a country market on the first Sunday of the month with plants, herbs, produce, free range eggs, preserves, local olive oil, home baking and more, much of which is grown, produced or made locally.
Ōtaki Market
State Highway 1, opposite New World, Ōtaki
7am onwards - 1st, 3rd (and 5th) Sunday of the month
Ōtaki Market is run by volunteers from the Women’s Community Club. Fruit, vegetables, baking, crafts and collectibles as well as the famous fundraising Sausage Sizzle for community groups make this 22 year old market well worth a visit.
Waikanae Beach Market
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
10am - 1pm Every first and third Sunday of the month.
Only a short stroll away from the local cafes, come along and enjoy the atmosphere and browse the stalls at Rauparaha Street, Waikanae beach.
Kāpiti Indoor Market
Waikanae Memorial Hall, Pehi Kupa Street, Waikanae
next market Sunday 22nd November 2020
10am - 4pm - Held quarterly
Showcasing only the best products from a select range of local businesses, artisans and crafters.
Each market hosts a different charity who will have their own stall and will also be the recipient of the voluntary gold coin donation.