Smales Farm — Attraction in Devonport-Takapuna

Absolutely disgraceful. This company operates under the guise of inclusivity and open discussion but, in reality, enforces a rigid ideological filter that suppresses free speech. They do not believe in adults having open, direct conversations unless those conversations align with their narrow worldview. If your values differ even slightly from their approved narrative, expect to be silenced—without warning, without discussion, and without any regard for fairness.

This is not a business that respects diversity of thought; it is a gatekeeper of political correctness, shutting down discourse they personally disapprove of. Their tactics are authoritarian, more in line with a repressive regime than a company supposedly operating in a democratic society. The lack of professionalism and transparency is staggering, and their willingness to cancel events without notice shows a complete disregard for their customers.

If you value open debate, intellectual freedom, and the ability to engage in meaningful conversations without fear of being censored, avoid this place at all costs. They do not support free speech; they support controlled speech. New Zealanders should be deeply concerned about businesses like this dictating what can and cannot be...

What a disappointment! It could have been fabulous, but because they didn’t give the stalls much room between them for the walking area, you felt like you were queuing for a concert! Not only that, a market like this is NOT suitable for dogs & prams! Take your dog to the beach for gods sake! The gourmet product stall holders were great! But we kept looking for the fresh fruit & Vege & only found an avocado guy and the guy from Simply Fresh, who was as expensive as Countdown….. The market opens at 9.30am & by 10am the carpark was a nightmare and it was so tight you were waiting for an accident. It was a hot, frustrating & not particularly pleasant experience. They had a live band, but nowhere to sit and enjoy them & eat some of your purchases….didn’t buy a coffee for fear of someone bumping into me & spilling it!! Do the organisers of this market ACTUALLY know what a weekend market should be like? Such a shame, could’ve been fabulous with plenty of room down at Smales Farm...

Oh please. Check your ego, The parking machine near the restaurants does not work and you'll have to walk a little to find another working one. Been part of a team who rented one of their meeting office ground floor This week and reception lady told us it's ok to take photos and videos in the lobby, then later another lady clarified that we have to be members of 'b hive' to enjoy benefits of taking video or photos in lobby also said it depends where your videos and photos are going to be used?? Is this a military facility? Then why not don't you want people to take photos and share on a place like this for reviews? People are taking photos and videos everywhere nowadays and it's sad that they are treating their potential customers like this especially when one staff has a different opinion than your other staff in reception who approved. Oh please...