Grey Lynn Farmers Market
The idea to set up a Grey Lynn Farmers Market came out of one of the first community meetings of Grey Lynn 2030 held in 2008. Access to locally sourced food is a vital part of our vision of a sustainable community so it was great to see the market get established so quickly through the efforts of a small team committed to practical action.
After incubation inside Grey Lynn 2030 the market was launched in September 2009 as an incorporated society of its own.
The Grey Lynn Farmers Market is 100% community owned and operated with a range of organic, spray-free, and seasonal produce direct from the growers.
Artisan baked goods, cheese, award-winning local honey, seafood, preserves, free range eggs, heritage breed meats, delicious prepared foods, and organic seedlings.
Waste minimisation and plastic bag free
The market has an emphasis on waste minimisation; a unique aspect is the 'Bring it Back' depot where you can bring in or take away glass jars, plastic bags, batteries, cellphones etc. All market waste is composted or recycled if possible and we are working towards zero waste.
Community trading table
Another special feature of the market is the Community Trading Table where backyard growers can sell their homegrown fruits and vegetables. Friends of the Market can use the table for free.
For the kids
The market is super child friendly. Kids can use the community centre playground during market hours.
Keep an eye on the GLFM website for kids activities coming up.
The market is open every Sunday 9am-12.30pm at the Grey Lynn Community Centre, Richmond Road.
Friends of the market
We encourage community participation by offering a Friends of the Market subscription. Membership costs $30 for the year for whole range of weekly specials and a whole range of other benefits plus the right to vote for the management committee which runs the organisation.
Contact us
If you're interested in helping to guide this market, have a chat with the Market Manager at the market's information desk, send an e-mail to glfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit us at greylynnfarmersmarket.co.nz to find out about upcoming special events.
Project Updates
Below is a selection of activities and updates from this project.
Lynn Green – Grey Lynn Honey at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market
On 23 December 2018 we celebrated Lynn Green on her final day of holding the ‘Local Honey’ stall. Lynn is one of the four original stall holders at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market. You will still see her next year once a month at the ‘Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away‘ stall, which she initiated nine…
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Grey Lynn Farmers Market – 9 years on!
The Grey Lynn Farmers Market is a 100% community owned and operated food market and a local alternative to supermarkets. The Grey Lynn Farmers Market opened the doors for the first time on 9 September 2009 at the Grey Lynn Community Centre. After 9 years it is busier and bigger than it ever has been,…
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GLFM Fundraiser: Edible Paradise
This event, which includes a screening of the movie ‘Edible Paradise’ and a panel discussion, is hosted by the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market to raise funds to continue to run and develop the weekly community food market. The movie was made over five years as part of the Localising Food Project. ‘Edible Paradise’ travels to…
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West Lynn Street party 13 December 2015
Thanks to Nature Baby and a heap of local partners including the Grey Lynn Farmers Market and the Grey Lynn Business Association the West Lynn Street party is back!
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Oxfam morning tea at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market
The Grey Lynn Farmers Market is hosting an Oxfam Morning Tea at the market on Sunday the 10th, for the second year running. Make sure you say hello to the Oxfam team whilst you are at the market, who will be there for with plenty of fairtrade goodies to sample. Oxfam Morning Tea supports Fair Trade…
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Grey Lynn Farmers Market AGM 2014
All are welcome to attend the GLFM AGM on Sunday 2nd November Join us for a shared lunch at 1pm followed by the AGM starting at 1.30pm Balcony Room, Grey Lynn Community Centre. Nominations are invited for the GLFM management committee Please email your nomination to Louise at glfarmersmarket@gmail.com All Friends of the market are members…
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Grey Lynn Farmers Market turns 5
The Grey Lynn Farmers Market opened the doors for the first time on 9 September 2009 at the Grey Lynn Community Centre. For our 5th birthday celebrations on Sunday 14 September we would like to extend a big thank you all those who have supported the market over the years and welcome everyone to the party. From…
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Plastic Bag Free Auckland
This article first appeared in the June edition of Ponsonby News Waitemata Waste Away is an action group of Grey Lynn 2030 comprised of passionate locals tackling issues around waste minimisation and education, particularly in our area. We have been called “Eco Ninjas” which is a pseudonym we feel perfectly reflects our mission lower emissions…
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