The Market
Open Every Saturday, 8.30 am - 12.30 pm
Welcome to the Hill Street Farmers' Market. The market takes place every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8.30am until 12.30pm in the carpark of the Cathedral of St Paul in Hill Street, Thorndon.
Every week producers from within 350km of Thorndon bring their lovingly grown and produced fresh, edible products to this vibrant setting right in the heart of New Zealand's capital. Whether you live locally or are visiting Wellington, why not come and see what the Hill Street Farmers' Market has to offer? See our Stallholders
Upcoming Events
To find out about Upcoming Events please subscribe to our newsletter by emailing zn.gro.tekramsremraftsllih@ofni with subscribe in the subject line.
Competitions and Promotions
From time to time, the Hill St Farmer's Market runs competitions and promotions. To hear about these special events first, subscribe to our regular email newsletter by sending a message to info@hillstreetfarmersmarket.org.nz with "subscribe" in the subject line.
Fundraising Opportunities
Hill Street Farmers' Market is proud to support its community and provide opportunities for fundraising by other not-for-profit groups.
Fundraising Stall
We put aside a stall each Saturday for not-for-profit groups and schools to use, free-of-charge, for food related fundraising activities (for example, sausage sizzle, strawberries and cream, hot soup, baking). The stall is available on a rotational basis by application to the Market Manager (manager@hillstfarmersmarket.org.nz).
Busking
Having music and entertainment at the Hill Street Farmers' Market makes it even more enjoyable for everyone and we would love to hear from anyone wishing to perform at the market. To apply, please contact the Market Manager (manager@hillstfarmersmarket.org.nz).
Parking, Toilets and Other Things You Need to Know
Transport
The Hill Street Farmers' Market is just a short walk up Molesworth Street from the Wellington Railway Station and Bus Stops. Visit the Metlink website for train and bus fare, route and timetable details.
Parking
Wheelchair/mobility parking is available behind the Cathedral, off Molesworth Street and in allocated areas on Molesworth Street. General public parking is available on Molesworth, Hill and Aitken Streets and adjoining roads. Please visit http://www.wellington.govt.nz/services/parking/onstreet/ for more details.
Toilets
Public toilets are located on Bowen Street, in the Wellington Railway Station and below Thorndon New World Supermarket, next to Wholly Bagels. For further details and a map, please ask at the Market Information Stall.
ATM
Some stallholders are able to provide EFT-POS or credit card payment facilities but most operate on a cash-only basis. An ATM is conveniently located at the National Bank in Molesworth Street, just across the road from the Cathedral.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome at the market, but must be kept on a lead at all times. It is also the responsibility of the dog’s human companion to keep them under-control and to clean up after them. Any dog causing a nuisance or posing a risk to health and safety will be asked to leave.
Smoke Free
The Hill Street Farmers' Market is a smoke free zone. Please respect this for the health and enjoyment of other market-goers and stallholders.
Merchandise
Market Bags
Why not take your shopping home in a Hill Street Farmers' Market bag? They are made from sturdy polyester and come in green, red, or charcoal with a matching pouch for tidy storage when not in use. Bags can be purchased from the Market Information Stall for $5 each or 2 for $8.
Mesh Produce Bags
The Hill Street Farmers' Market encourages stallholders and market-goers to use as few plastic bags as possible. Re-useable mesh produce bags are perfect when purchasing loose fruit and vegetables and can be purchased from the Market Information Stall for $1 each.
How to Get a Stall
The Hill Street Farmers' Market is a member of Farmers' Markets New Zealand Incorporated and adheres to that organisation's accepted practices for authentic farmers' markets: that a farmers' market is full of locally grown and sourced food which is being sold by the producer, from within a defined region. For the Hill Street Farmers' Market, the defined region is a 350km radius from Hill Street. The Hill Street Farmers Market also has restrictions on the number of stallholders that can sell the same product and keeps an eye on the market's product mix.
If you are interested in having a stall at the Hill Street Farmers' Market, please complete an Application Form, which can be downloaded below. This form also contains details about the application process and the information required in order to assess your application. If you are unsure about whether you product is right for the Hill Street Farmers' Market or if you have any questions about your application, please contact the Market Manager.
Who sells at Hill Street Farmers Market? See details of our stallholders
For more information about authentic farmers' markets and Farmers' Markets New Zealand Incorporated, please visit http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz/
