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If you're in Kerikeri on a Sunday, head to the market to sample and buy the best the region has to offer, from music to fresh produce, local wines, cheeses, preserves, oils, and handmade soaps. Grab a locally roasted coffee and wander among the stalls.
The hand-made confections at this boutique are fabulous. Favorites include the macadamia butter toffee crunch; chocolate-coated, locally grown macadamias; and liqueur truffles. Alongside the lineup of classic sweet treats like truffles and citrus jelly squares are some sugar-free items.
A cooperative of local craftspeople, including jewelers, potters, wood turners, and weavers, runs the Quarry Craft Co-op Shop. You will find unique crafts, including jewelry made from kauri gum. The cooperative also runs courses—some only a day long—so check the website; you might end up making your own souvenir. The co-op is also home to residential craftspeople dedicated to preserving the art of wood turning and hand-printing.
