Save the date! On Saturday, November 23, from 9 AM to 2 PM, Wānaka’s favourite festive gathering—the Wastebusters Sustainable Christmas Market—returns to spread holiday cheer.
Our front yard will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland, with excellent music and delicious kai from The Fox and Badger. Expect a vibrant lineup of local artisans and conscious creators ready to bring their holiday magic to the market. Here’s what’s in store:
- Fox & Badger – Delicious plant-based, local comfort foods
- The Rambling Shell – Beautifully designed prints and Christmas Cards
- Dripping Bowl – Bliss balls, bone broth, and an array of tasty sauces
- Anicca – Handcrafted ceramics
- Loopcase – Wallets made from repurposed seatbelts and inner tubes
- Abby Gloria Prints – Linocut prints, greeting cards, notepads, tote bags and repurposed t-shirts
- Taste of the Alps – Handmade preserves, sauces, jelly, curd & pickles
- Paint a Tote – Paint your own tote kit
- Morgan’s plants – A lush array of house plants
- Landroverfarm press – Dive into the poetry of David Merritt
- Alyloop – Unique sunglasses strap made from preloved jewellery
- Clever Cookie – Upcycled wool jackets and capes for adults and children
- Emerald Creations – Macrame plant hangers, wall hangings, keychains and bookmarks
- Whimsical Creations – Repurposed items made from tyre tubes as well as jewellery, bird feeders and wind chimes from old silver cutlery and beeswax wraps
- None.original – Repurposed clothes and handmade bracelets
- Lukasha Lasercuts – Lasercut art
- Wise Moon Wellness – Herbal products, with locally sourced ingredients
- WAI Wānaka – Sustainably made children’s games
- The Prince’s Baker – Locally made olive oil
- Abbey Beaton – Upcycled towel poncho hoodies
- Reaction – Repurposed uniform outdoor clothing
- Bryan & Lynley – Consciously crafted artwork and delicious preserves
- Emilie’s Creations – Handcrafted macrame Christmas decorations
- Cory’s Woodwork – Hand carved wooden kids toys and figures
- Wildflower Workshop – Sustainable jewellery made from beads and chains found in opshops
- Fernway Fabrications – Functional, stylish bags made with durable materials made to last
- Makarora Artisan – A range of reusable items including food bags and wipes, as well as beeswax furniture polish and cushions made from repurposed coats
- Pottery for the Poles – Candles in repurposed ceramic bowls, silicone-free reusable mugs and sustainably made earrings
- Ahimsa Organics – Organic hair and skin care in sustainable packaging
- Robyn Agnew – Reusable bags made from upcycled secondhand jeans and cotton shirts
What a line up! Our reuse shop will be a beautiful display of secondhand treasure, alternative gift wrapping and wonderful decorations!
Shop sustainably this festive season with Wastebusters.
