About Us

Fresh, Local, Community-Owned

Welcome to the Grey Lynn Farmers Market! Since we first opened our doors on Sunday, September 6, 2009, we’ve been dedicated to providing our community with direct access to fresh, local produce in the heart of the city.

As a community-owned and operated market, we are more than just a place to shop—we are a vibrant hub where people, food, and sustainability meet.

Our Guiding Principles

• A Real Alternative to Supermarkets We cut out the middleman, providing you with direct access to the people who grow and create your food.

• Closing the Gap: Producer to Consumer Know your food’s provenance. We create a space where shoppers can interact with producers, ask questions, and build lasting relationships with the people behind the harvest.

• A Vibrant Community Space The market is a weekly social highlight. It’s a place for neighbors to connect, for stallholders to bond, and for the local community to thrive together.

• Commitment to Sustainability We are driven by a Zero Waste mission. From waste minimization to encouraging product stewardship among our stallholders, we prioritize the health of our environment alongside our financial longetivity.

• Prioritizing Ethical & Local We champion stallholders who prioritize locally sourced ingredients, fair trade practices, organic methods, and free-range farming.

• Nurturing Small Producers We act as a launchpad for artisan producers and new businesses. By offering a direct distribution channel and a collaborative environment, we help small businesses gain the skills they need to grow.

Why Shop With Us?

Support Local Business Every purchase supports a small business owner. Our market provides a platform for artisans to showcase their craft and receive direct feedback from the community.

Eat Better, Live Better Discover nutritionally dense, seasonal food that hasn't traveled thousands of kilometres to reach your plate.

Join the Movement By shopping here, you are actively participating in a more sustainable, healthy, and ethical food system.

The Grey Lynn Farmers Market is managed by a dedicated team of volunteers who share a passion for locally and sustainably grown food. Our mission is to bring fresh, high-quality, and affordable produce directly from the farmers and producers to the community.

Meet our Committee (left to right in photo):

• Rufus Carey, Stallholder Representative

• Mindy Pilbrow, Chairperson

• Isabel Pasch, Stallholder Representative

• Michael Beran, Committee Member

• Alex Sims, Secretary

• Jessica Fowler, Committee Member

• John Vosper, Stallholder Representative

• Annabel Cave, Committee Member

• Carol Gunn, Market Manager

• Susan Austad, Treasurer [not in photo]

Each member of our committee is committed to making the Grey Lynn Farmers Market a hub for the community to access fresh and locally sourced food, while supporting local farmers and producers. Come and see us, and taste the difference of locally grown food.