2023 Christmas Country Fête Stallholder Profiles
Ad Maiora Angora
Locally produced mohair from a small farm situated on the Banks Peninsula.
Mohair, the fleece of the Angora goat, is one of the world’s most beautiful and exclusive sustainable natural fibres.
After nearly a decade of meticulous breeding, Ad Maiora is proud to introduce their exclusive collection of mohair yarns, designed to take your knitting projects to unparalleled levels of luxury and elegance. Why settle for ordinary when you can create extraordinary?
website: www.admaiora.co.nz
When Nature Calls
When Nature Calls offer composting eco toilets and off-grid showers built using a combination of new and high quality reclaimed materials, available to rent or buy.
Perfect for events, work sites, dairy & wool sheds, off-grid living or guest accommodation.
Little Brown Kiwi
Little Brown Kiwi has an amazing range of Children’s Bath, Bed and Clothing, for the special little people in our lives.
National Trade Academy
The National Trade Academy has been providing land-based training since 2000. Located on a 70-hectare Training Centre at McLeans Island on the outskirts of Christchurch. NTA is committed to meeting the education and training needs of our students and has expanded into other sectors to offer diverse training opportunities, as well as a number of programmes for international students. Essential to this is the provision of a safe supportive learning environment both in the classroom and in the practical environment. We have 23 years of training experience and are NZQA certified.
The National Trade Academy provides both full-time and part-time programmes, including Dual Enrolment and Star and Gateway programmes designed for secondary school students who are interested in studying and working in their chosen industries. We offer programmes in Agriculture, Animal Care, Civil and Agriculture Infrastructure, Equine, Horticulture, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing and Welding.
Website: www.nta.co.nz.
Fononga Boutique
Fononga Boutque is a small family business base in Christchurch with 100% homemade products.
Candles are with soy wax, carefully hand pour in small patches, so they have our full attention at all
times. Wrap around is our signature kafa that represents us, our roots, our culture, our resilience,
and strength. Looks great but smell amazing.
Our body products are all natural as we are strong believers of wellbeing and being natural. We look
afer the environment by reusing and recycling all our products’ containers.
Looks and smells great but very affordable.
Website: www.fononga-botique.com
Naturalus
Naturalus was started by Tanya – Clinical Medical Herbalist & Murray – Musician/Graphic Designer in 2008. They wanted to make 100% natural, organic products affordable for everyone, always sourcing local, sustainably sourced, & organic ingredients firstly. 15 years on they now have a wide range of products which include Handmade Milk Soaps, Organic Scrubs, Body Butters, Clay Masks, Facial Serums, Healing Balms/Ointments, Massage Oils, Fizzing Bath Salts, Shampoo/Conditioning Bars, 100% Pure Essential Oils, a wide range of Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffusers in all shapes & sizes, plus loads more organic products for your body & soul!!
Website: https://www.naturalus.co.nz/
The Blue Hare
The Blue Hare brings your home a country feel. Blending cornflower and French blues, greens and neutral creams. Alongside woodland characters and a mix of buffalo check, plaid and gingham patterns these will give your home a cosy feel and sense of style.
Website: https://www.thebluehare.co.nz/
Woodnbits
Welcome to Woodnbits, your online shop for New Zealand products made from natural timber and wood
For all of your custom kitchen chopping boards and kitchen utensils made from timber sourced from the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand
We also make and supply chicken and dog houses and pet supplies throughout the Canterbury region
Additionally we craft Natural Macrocarpa sandpits and send them throughout the Motu
Website: www.woodnbits.co.nz
Mt Lyford Honey
Website: https://www.mtlyfordhoney.com/
Kerri Back Photography and The Stockman Gallery
Website: www.kerribackphotography.com
Flowers with Flair
I am a sole trader and have been selling Silk Flower cemetery flower arrangements for over 10 years.
The flowers are set in cement to avoid them blowing away and also have two coats of UV treatment to help keep them from fading. Reasonably priced from $20 for small roadside arrangements, $40 for pottles which fit in the vase recess and trays from $50 to $55 for in front of the headstone.
Website: www.flowerswithflair.co.nz
Fudge by Hopkinsons
Fudge by Hopkinsons creates creamy, velvety, smooth handmade fudge. Made in a registered kitchen in Timaru, they have a great variety of fun and traditional flavours including Creme Brulee, Lemon Meringue, Pineapple Lump, Russian, Chocolate, and oh so many more delicious flavours. This makes a perfect sweet treat for a dinner party/bbq/sharing platter, keep for yourself or giveaway as a beautifully packaged gift.
Website: www.hopkinsons.co.nz/collections/fudge
Wick Worx NZ
Illuminate Your Christmas with Exquisite Scented Soy Candle & Wax Melt Creations
We are passionate creators of handcrafted soy candles, candle refills & wax melts, designed to add a touch of elegance and warmth to your festive celebrations. Our candles are meticulously crafted using premium-quality, eco-friendly materials.
Thoughtful Gifts for Loved Ones: Spread the holiday cheer with Wick Worx NZ candles, the perfect gift for family, friends, and colleagues. Whether you’re seeking a luxurious present for that special someone or a delightful stocking stuffer, our hand-poured candles are guaranteed to bring smiles and create lasting memories.
Join us at The Christmas Country Fete: We are thrilled to be a part of The Christmas Country Fete, where you can experience our candles firsthand. Come visit our booth, and let us help you find the perfect candle to brighten your holiday season.
Wick Worx Website: wickworx.co.nz
Norwex
Cleaning Products from Joanne Neil, Norwix Consultant
Light Seed
Artisan Soy Candles
“We’ve infused our Christmas candles with festive blends of florals, herbs, resins, and crystals, come and see us to elevate your Christmas gifting with our locally made beautiful candles.
Light Seed Candles make magical gifts. See you at the fete!”
Light Seed Website: lightseed.co.nz
Norwex
Cleaning Products from Joanne Neil, Norwix Consultant
Home Base Enamels
Beautiful torch fired enamel jewellery.
“My name is Karen Ellis and I make colourful, contemporary enamel jewellery under the name Home Base Enamels.
Firstly I hand cut shapes from copper then sift on vitreous glass powder before firing with a torch or kiln.
I love playing with colour and pattern to create unique jewellery for people to wear.”
Lilyfields Hakatere
Lilyfields Hakatere is a boutique family run business growing and selling beautiful lilies, spring bulbs and peonies. We will have a gorgeous range of packaged lily bulbs and a selection of potted lilies and peonies available at this years fete.
Lilyfields Website: www.lilyfields.co.nz
