Harbourside Market — Attraction in North Island

Fresh, local produce offered straight to the public from small market gardeners / wholesalers. This Sunday, open-air market between Te Papa and Waitangi Park is a great resource for Wellingtonians as produce is much fresher and cheaper than those found in the supermarkets. It is much smaller than the Hutt Riverbank Market but seems adequate as stalls do not run out of stock except for some lines at the end of the day. Prices can vary from stall to stall for some items but on the whole these truck-stalls are still competitive.

And when it comes to variety, markets are your best sources, eg. find various Chinese mustard greens and other Asian vegs such as Kang Kong (water spinach, water convolvulus), snake beans (Yard Long Beans / Chinese Long Beans), Asian gourds, bitter-gourds, winter melons, daikons, Asian brinjals, Asian fruit, fresh spices and herbs, etc. when in season (in addition to the usual lineup found in supermarkets). You can haggle if you wish for boxes of over-ripe / old produce which stall owners will usually offload for a modest fee at closing time eg. bananas, other fruit (ok for cooking purposes).

Cooked-food stalls offering different cuisines also debut at the same time providing shoppers with a variety of instant, takeaway foods. HM opens early and...

Hand crafted Miss Korea Kimchi made in Porirua for sale here.

What's in the Kimchi are Incredible. No artificial flavour or nasty chemical. No Sugar, GMO free and of course no MSG.

Use fresh vegetable from locally produced if possible. Many different kinds of Kimchi. It can be taken away to home to eat with your home meals or you can eat at site with your purchased meal.

Baek Kimchi, red cabbage beetroot and kale Kimchi, DongChiMi are all good for people who don't like too much spicy food. Low salt napa cabbage Kimchi is good for people who concern about salt intake. Spring Onion Kimchi, Chive Kimchi, Mustard Kimchi and Bok Choy Kimchi are good for people who are familiar with the Kimchi taste but want to broaden their Kimchi experience. All Kimchi are vegan. Pre order for fresh Kimchi: contact the Miss Korea Kimchi.

Miss Korea Kimchi has two Korean style treats: GangJeng and HoDu JengGwa.

"GangJeng" with 72% Whittakers dark chocolate. Its taste is nicely bitter, a hint of maple syrup. Popped grains and seeds in the GangJeng give a unique texture and taste. "HoDu JengGwa is candied Organic Walnuts produced in Wairarapa.

Enquiry: join the Facebook page Miss Korea Kimchi or Instagram Miss Korea Kimchi and more Enjoy your Kimchi...

This market is an amazing way to get your groceries whilst saving money and also supporting local businesses and producers. The quality is super good and the store owners are always so happy to help! For $2 you get to park which is a great price and you always get your money's worth, you can even save on plastics by buying eco friendly reusable bags. This market is so good for the environment and I would very highly reccomend, even if you are only going there for a bite to eat as the food that is available is always top quality too. Baguettes to carrots, reusable straws to freshly baked chimney cakes, you can find it all at this diverse market! Fresh milk and meat, vegetables and fruits, eggs and bread, traditional cheeses all available and this market is easily accessible from anywhere in Wellington as it is just...