8 Top Auckland markets

1. Matakana Village Farmers’ Market

Buy irresistible pantry items such as Italian sausage and locally brewed beer. An hour’s drive north of Auckland, this river-fronting market is splendid. Open Saturday, 8am-1pm.

2. Devonport Craft & Fine Food Market

Scour for locally made contemporary crafts and fine foods to the rhythm of live music. Every second Sunday of the month, 10am-2pm.

3. Auckland Night Markets

Held every night of the week in different underground (read as rainproof) locations from 5pm. (Birkenhead starts at 4.30pm).

4. Avondale Sunday Market

New Zealand’s biggest and oldest one-day market is charmingly chaotic. Find fresh produce and car boot items, all at bargain prices. Held every Sunday, 5am-midday.

Shopping in Ponsonby, Central Auckland

Camilla Rutherford

5. La Cigale French Market

Open both Saturday (from 8am) and Sunday from 9am until 1.30pm in Parnell. Gorge on Nutella-dripping crepes and freshly made savouries.

6. Catalina Bay Farmers’ Market

Located in Hobsonville, this upscale indoor market sells artisan produce and fresh, local farm goods between 8.30am and 2pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

7. The Clevedon Village Farmers’ Market

Start with a bacon butty, stock up on Clevedon buffalo cheese and sample an array of artisanal produce. Every Sunday from 8am-1pm.

8. Alberton Vintage Market Days

On the grounds of Alberton mansion, forage for treasures every second Sunday of the month. Nov to April, 11am-3pm.