If you are looking for something different for your kids next birthday party then I definitely…read morerecommend Clevedon Animal Farm. Its out in the middle of nowhere and you might go past the entrance once even twice but once you get there the little kiddies and all the family will love this place. You and your kids will get to touch and feed the farm animals and there are a good mixture of the friendly cute animals. The highlight of the farm are the Pony's and pony rides at the end, the kids just love it. And for the birthday lunch you can set this up under a lovely picnic area with plants overhead that have beautiful pink flowers during the summer time - makes for some gorgeous photos. This will be an unforgettable day out whether you come here for a birthday party or kids day out. Note: There are no set opening/closing hours you will need to contact them to arrange your party/day out.

I popped into visit this organic farm while I was out for a run one day in the area and wanted to…read morecheck it out. I spoke to someone working out the front who directed me to the manager who was more than happy to talk to me about the farm and what they grow there. You can buy vegetables on-site or they also sell their produce at a farmers' market. He was preparing for a meeting at the time but offered to show me around the farm if I was able to come another time. As well as a range of organic vegetables they also have free range eggs and lamb. I have also since found out that Hamlin Farm provides work opportunities for people who have experienced mental illness and assisting their transition into the workforce. Awesome.

Desperate for a sweet treat after our lunch at Hallertau we were stoked to discover that Phil Greig…read morewas just around the corner and open all year round. Sure you can't pick strawberries in winter (duh!) but you can still get a real fruit ice cream as big as your head. There's a couple of flavours to choose from (strawberry, blueberry, boysenberry) as well as the option of ice cream or yoghurt. Prices, given the size, are really reasonable and the young ladies manning the till, friendly!

It was that time of the year when Strawberry's needed to be picked and our family of little kids…read moreand big kids were all excited about heading to Phil Greig Strawberry Gardens. We arrived to quite a busy carpark and after securing the car, and lining up the kids, and putting the baby in the backpack, we were on our way to the little tent to pay up and grab a few buckets. Five dollars per person, for anyone over the age of 10, and you could pick as much as you wanted and eat as you picked as well. The admission you pay would later be deducted from your weight of fruit. I loved the fact that we could all do this as a family, and get our hands and feet dirty, whilst having a really memorable experience. Phil Greig Strawberry Gardens takes up quite a large space- a couple of acres of strawberry's, and there are masses of them everywhere. You wont know when to stop eating, and picking, but thanks to our over eagerness to pick, we later ended up with a pot full of strawberry jam boiling away on the stove- nothing beats homemade strawberry jam on piklets- delicious. I can say that this weekend activity gave us much laughter, and happy full strawberry tummy's.

My wife planned our New Zealand vacation and this was our first stop as she loves Alpacas. Valerie…read morewas a great host and very informative. It was so fun feeding the Alpacas and taking pictures for our memories. The views up here were incredible as well. Price was very affordable. Also, we were able to buy some items (two scarfs and a pair of gloves) made with Alpaca fur that were so incredible.

Huckleberry Farms is a fantastic organic shop down in Glen Innes, with locations also in Royal Oak…read moreand Grey Lynn. What I like about this place is that it caters for not just one but many niches - from gluten-free to vegetarian to organic meat-eaters, Huckleberry Farms has most of your shopping list sorted. Do keep in mind though that although they have a wide range of stock, as it is natural and/or organic and/or gluten-free, it is pretty pricey and a lot more than what you'd pay down the road at the local supermarket. But don't let that put you off too much - they have very competitive prices with Nosh located over the road, and the service is super friendly and a bit more personalised than what you'd receive at Nosh.

If it is organic, gluten free or eco friendly then Huckleberry Farms probably has it. If you're…read moreinto organic eating or have some sort of food, this is the place for you. This store is a bit smaller than the other two locations but still stocks a decent amount of product. The produce is all very good quality and there is a good range of frozen and chilled foods. Down the back with the bulk nuts and cereals you can find baked goods that state they are free from multiple things. Harvest Wholefoods in Grey Lynn has a much better range and I prefer to go there as I can buy vegan muffins and cookies made in New Zealand from all natural ingredients by Kauri Kitchen. Even so if you are local to GI and want to eat healthier or need to find foods that cater to your dietary needs then I recommend it. Price doesn't really factor in much here. If you prioritise your health then you will pay to know what you are eating is free from preservatives and other ingredients that you can't pronounce. The owners are strict with which products they will stock based on ingredients, location and production methods. Eat well, treat your body well. Shop here.

If you're conscious about your food supply, methods of farming and humane treatment of animals in…read moreyour food supply, then this is the place to go for your locally grown, natural and organic fruit and produce. I popped in for a look and ended up buying grocery items I hadn't been planning on buying. The selection of food and produce is vast. If you're a newbie to Farro, you'd best apportion a good half hour to peruse the selection of goodies. This isn't a supermarket with a layout more about restocking and cleaning. This is a celebration of the culinary delights, grouped together pragmatically. Unfortunately I was in a hurry and was unable to decipher their layout matrix. Prices are a dollar or two more than what you would pay for the same item at Pak n Save. Yet, they have all of the hard to find organic, gluten free and other specialty dietary requirements necessitated by my two anaphylactic children. I used to shop at this location when it was Huckleberry Farms. But it is just so much better now that it is Farro Fresh. An absolute delight.

The produce is not fresh and rotten. Overpriced. The staff are incompetent, rude and slow. A few…read moretimes they charged me twice for the same product. Please always check and take the receipt if you shop there. Staff are not wearing masks properly and very rude to the customers who is wearing face covering. They expect you to suffocate in black or disposable masks.

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My favourite farmer's market - an awesome selection of fresh produce, preserves, oils, jams, sweet…read moretreats, baked goods & a changing array of different ready-to-eat goodies. The new spot down on the water's edge at the Hobsonville ferry terminal is picturesque, and there are plenty of places outside to enjoy your newly purchased goodies. Come for a ramble on a weekend morning - you won't be disappointed.

Someone just asked me about my experience with their holiday hampers, so here it is. At the time…read morethere was nowhere to leave a review (still not, on their website). This time last year I ordered their hamper for a couple in Palmerston, they both had Covid. After a week of no delivery, I tried to email Farro, no response. Managed to find their ph no, no answer, left multiple messages, no response. After another week I emailed saying I was going to reverse the visa transaction, got a call back within hours. They said they had lost it, they would give me a partial credit for the trouble, and deliver. I didnt like the tone of the grumpy caller! Neither hamper or credit arrived. Dont give them your money, untrustworthy

Really poor service every time over the last year. Had the checkout person several times scan and…read morecharge items wrong. Grumpy lady in the deli who ignores customers, & serves customers randomly, not in order of waiting time. Staff seem miserable and I would be too if I had to serve rich white boomers and soccer moms whose weekly shop bill equates to my whole weeks wages. I don't know who is in charge of staff but they really need to improve all aspects of their customer service. Maybe they need a pay rise or something. Extremely high prices but you do usually get high quality.