Whether you are looking for gifts or supplies to share with family and friends there are quite a few options close at hand.

Tamahere Market and St. Stephens Christmas Festival are on this morning – 16 December.

Jenni Taris pottery on Webster Road is open both days this weekend 10 a.m to 4 p.m. each day.

At the Matangi Factory the Sunday Society has some lovely gifts, the new store, Tis the Season has much for those interested in craft and the Bootleg Brewery? – yep – beer and a great place to socialise.

Plenty of fresh produce at Tomtit Farm on Webster Road, Loveberries on Matangi Road and Tauwhare Berry Farm, opposite the Matangi Hall on Tauwhare Road

Vanessa White’s map (2021) is still a valuable guide:

For those who want to buy ‘an experience’ a gift voucher for a tour or an annual pass (only $50) to the Sculpture Park at Waitakruru Arboretum is not a bad shout. Did you notice they now offer a stunning accommodation option – The Ruru’s Nest Retreat?

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari has half price annual passes to Te Tūī a Tāne Southern Enclosure on sale until Christmas.

This is not an exhaustive list of what is available in our community but it is great to see some of the variety on offer. Enjoy.