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Local Sustainable Shopping Guide
Now, more than ever, is an important time to support local businesses. To aid our community in finding these sustainable food vendors, growers, and makets around our mountain and beyond, we have collated a list. Purchase from the local economy to support a more sustainable Taranaki in the short and long term.
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Food Boxes
FoodTogether - Order a Kai Box ($25) or Whanau Box ($40) and receive your order on Tuesday or Thursday. It’s $5 flat shipping fee and the box includes seasonal vegetables and fresh fruit. How good is that!
Food Box from Merrilands New World - developed for our older community members Free Delivery. $50 packs. Pay online, if able, cash or cheque on delivery. Designed for older people, who can not access internet of technology, and have no one to help with shopping.
Kaitake Farm - Organic vegetables. Available at Beach Road Milk Co, Omata and (probably) Oakura Four Square. Pre-packed veggies only so Kaitake Farms can uphold strict hygiene standards. They have proposed a vege box delivery to oakura region only. Check back for updates.
Peihana Farm - Urenui, 281 Okoki Road, RD45 Maria is co-ordinating the Growers & Producers Collective, a group of small farms who together are able to offer a range of spray free/organic seasonal veges, fruit, nuts, eggs, honey, flowers and fresh herbs (medicinal/culinary) along with a range of premium jams, relishes, bakes, cordials, soap/shampoo bars and balms. Collection at gate or by arrangement. Email peihanafarm@gmail.com or phone 027 232 5554 for more details.
Foodbox.co.nz - The “Just Feed Me” Box range are pre-packed for quick delivery. Looks like they can deliver to New Plymouth reasonably quickly. The boxes are filled with goods from vetted New Zealand farmers and suppliers.
Spudz - fruit, vegetables and eggs - we are offering free delivery in NP CBD and Bell Block areas. You can call 7588026 or email orders@spudz.co.nz to arrange delivery of your produce order to your door.
Crazy Pumpkin - Check out the “Taranaki grown” weekly selection here.
Chantals Organics - Located in Hawkes Bay, they deliver vege and fruit boxes, and whole foods.
Goldbush Micro Farm - Hāwera. Located a few minutes North of Hāwera, Goldbush Micro Farm provides farm-to-table food and knowledge to the local South Taranaki community. Michelle grows a wide range of seasonal vegetables and herbs and runs workshops. You can find Goldbush produce by signing up for their newsletter for vege bag and farm updates.
Order Online
Amadinah- Middle Eastern dips, feta, hummus, pitas & Turkish delight made locally by Osama. For orders call 027 2584810 or email sama.amadinah@gmail.com.
The Bake Shop on Govett - We offer a limited range of goodies, including Keto/GF: Email your order and delivery address to thebakeshop62@gmail.com. We will confirm the availability of your requested items along with the total cost and details for payment.
BeesRus - Honey and apicare products are available to order online.
Billow Bakery - Online orders for bread and bun with contactless delivery to New Plymouth, Bell Block and Oakura.
Bratwurst Bros - Bratwurst Bros - Based in Uruti on SH3 where they operate the Bratwurst Bros Uruti Rest Stop - open 7 days a week. You can enjoy ready to eat breakfast and lunch items (incl Incafe Organic Coffee) and purchase take-home packs. To order online: there is a shipping fee depending on the weight of your order. You can also choose: Pick up on the road (NO Delivery Fee) and pick up your order when you visit Nathalie at the Taranaki Farmers Market on Sunday. Patrick produces all the deliciousness on site in their butchery including All Natural German Sausages. The Bratwurst Bros Uruti Rest Stop is well worth the trip!
Online shop: https://bratwurstbros.nz/shop/
Facebook Page Bratwurst Bros: https://www.facebook.com/bratwurstbros
Facebook Page Bratwurst Bros Uruti Rest Stop: https://www.facebook.com/BratwurstBrosUrutiRestStop
Egmont Seafoods - Fresh, local seafood Buy online and get your fish delivered throughout the North Island. You can also purchase Roebuck Farm greens and veggies here. 41 Centennial Drive Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm, Saturday & Sunday: Closed
TLC Meats - emails tlcmeatsnp@gmail.com to place an order for delivery. You can order, any range of meats, condiments or seafood.
Green Meadows Beef - next delivery is 22nd April - get your orders in! Build a box of beef and get free delivery on orders over $120. These guys are local and doing it well.
Tapuae Spring Water - Spring Water Refills, 905 South Road, Ōmata. Sourced from the snowy peaks of Mount Taranaki, the still spring water is provided through a 24/7 self-service water dispenser, allowing bulk filling (minimum 10 litres). Containers are available for purchase or fill your own. Payment via Visa, Debit, Mastercard - PayWave only.
Katao - Order online or by emailing Aidan to get fresh water delivered to your door. info@katao.co.nz
Kātao spring water is pumped directly from source by our locally owned, artisan operation at the foothills of the Kaitake Range. Containing essential minerals, our pure clean water is the perfect natural elixir to replenish thirsty throats and cloudy minds.
Devils Cups Coffee - Devils Cup is roasting/packing/sending beans out from our safe haven in Pātea to keep you inspired, perky, and sane this lockdown.
Escape Coffee - Order your favourite blend and get it delivered to your door. No need to miss out on a coveted brew in the morning.
IncaFe Organic Coffee - We are an essential business and we deliver coffee beans/ground and hot chocolate powder nationwide. Email orders: coffee@incafe.co.nz
Ozone Coffee Roasters - Online orders are being shipped as normal. Free shipping.
Proof and Stock - local organic coffee available for purchase online.
Mac Snack - Organic macadamia nuts, spreads and bars as well as avocados all grown locally
Carpe Diem Eggs - Find them at the Farmers Market Taranaki. Carpe Diem Farms is open for business and delivers local free-range eggs to your door. 30 eggs delivered for $12.50. Email to make arrangements.
Bostock Chicken - Order chicken online. Packaging is compostable.
Valley Mushrooms - sold locally at the Farmers Market, you can get dried, fresh pink and grey oyster mushrooms, as well as growing mediums and centerpieces.
The Avo Tree - Avocados delivered. Health and beauty products from Avocado oil are available.
Kilo - Whole foods delivered - nuts, seeds, flours - looks like they are out of stock for many things, but if you need almond meal or pistachios, pecans, and other nuts, this is a good place to order online. They deliver for free in NZ for orders of $129.
Mint Lunches - Ready-to-go lunches and dinners for Taranaki coastal and New Plymouth, made with organic ingredients and providing essential nutrients. You can order here.
Milk Stands
Beach Road Milk Co, Omata - Milk and fresh greens. Open - check out Facebook before you head to your car, as The Beach Road team is readily updating precautions to help everyone keep safe.
If you prefer not to handle cash, My Honesty Box is an app that can be used to purchase directly from vendors, such as Kaitake Farm and Working Bee honey, who are located at Beach Road Milk Co.
“Simply BYO bottle to fill up, or purchase a reusable glass bottle there that you can then refill on future occasions. Apart from milk, this is the place to come to get the amazing fresh, local, organic produce grown by Kaitake Farm.” - Leah from The Rubbish Trip
Kaitake Fresh - Can be found at Crazy Pumpkin New Plymouth and Moturoa Four Square.
Stores with Bulk Food
Down to Earth Organics - Beautiful range of latest eco products and healthy foods. They have a refillery, Franziska’s Good Bread on Tuesdays and Fridays, and a jar and ecostore bottle library.
Bin Inn Waitara - Along with the traditional Bin Inn products, they have a focus of Healthy Inspirations with a large range of Gluten Free, Organic, Protein, Probiotic and Vegan products. BYO jars and get some discounts!
Crazy Pumpkin New Plymouth - Local supermarket with a dedicated farm growing fresh produce and a bulk food section.
Household Needs
Your Home Naturally - Homemade cleaning products that don’t cost the earth. Made by Michelle in Inglewood.
Elephant & Eden - Bath milks made from natural ingredients suitable for those with sensitive skin. Handmade in Ngāmotu.
Janeen Page Pottery - Hand-thrown domestic stoneware, crafted in Taranaki, made of New Zealand clay and locally sourced rock glazes, "From my home to yours."
Scent Hut - Natural Products for your well-being inside and out. Skin-Joints-Ligaments-Muscles.
Bin Inn - Waitara, now open for trading. Offering contactless pickup or online orders, and the storefront is now open with new restrictions.
Papa Toa - Hand sanitizers and sanitizing trolly sprays. All our balms are 100 percent chemical-free and sourced locally, following traditional practices of sourcing, picking, and manufacturing with karakia and karanga used in every step. We also have the capacity to do special blends on order such and kawakawa and hemp seed balms, extra smooth blends and more.
Everkind - Natural deodorant, insect repellent, salves and balms. These products are award-winning and made right here in Taranaki.
Mama Gaia - Solving our plastic problem one soap dish at a time. Based in Oakura, you can order these online as a way to encourage use of the bar instead of plastic bottles.
Kawakawa Kottage Krafts - Soap, shampoo bars and balms. Based at 5 Rerenga Street, Mokau, collect and letterbox deliveries weekly, online payment. Ph: 0221 396 775
Kahuka Natural Handmade Soaps - Liquid soaps, shampoos and household cleaners made the old fashioned way. Order refills and stainless steel pump bottles.
Little and Brave Eco Nappies - Eco liners, nappies and multipacks in bulk delivered to your door. Compostable.
Little & Brave Eco Nappies have two parts: a super absorbent eco nappy and a reusable fabric Snap Wrap to fit the nappy snugly to baby. By splitting the nappy into two parts we have made them fully compostable.
Ceres Co-op - Bulk dried goods and canned goods, health products, and cleaning and more. If you’d like to join a co-op, please email info@sustainabletaranaki.org.nz
Watts Good Creations - Hawera, Homemade soaps, toxic free cleaning products. Krsytel sometimes delivers to New Plymouth, so need will be on case by case.
Smart Ass Tree Free Toilet Paper - They are still delivering. Select frequency of delivery and amount
Other Local & Sustainable Shops
LUMEN Studios & Gallery - Hosting a gift market every December featuring local, handmade, natural and sustainable gifts made by local artists, makers and businesses. They have nature play kits, woodwork, weaving, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, vintage clothing, calendars, cards, candles, incense, natural products and more. Located in Tataraimaka, Facebook page here.
Evergreen Dreamers - Upcycled products made in Fitzroy. Reviving what was almost lost and forgotten.
Eco Succulent Gardens - Succulent little gardens made by Emma.
Upcycle Taranaki - Upcycled products. Steve takes materials destined for landfill and creates vibrant and fun products.
EcoTearoa - Retro, elegant and quirky earrings made from upcycled venetian blinds.
Surrey Hill Flower Farm - Located at the base of the Kaitake Ranges we are a local boutique flower farm offering a curated collection of fresh-cut flowers that change with the seasons. Grown not flown, we specialize in unique blooms that are often too delicate to be transported overseas and are only available locally or within New Zealand. All our flowers are grown using no-till and organic practices, ensuring they are always safe to sniff. Ph: 022 586 9002
Do you know of others to add to the list?
This is an evolving list that was current at the time of posting and we have used reasonable efforts to source it from websites, social media, phone, or email updates.