Experience the ultimate up market shopping and social experience in the ‘The Heart of Tutanekai Street’ between Haupapa and Pukuatua Streets which is  a vibrant alfresco meeting place of the CBD with a weekly road closure every Thursday night from 5pm.

This high profile, main street location with new permanent lighting and sound will come alive every Thursday night, providing a community focal point for the many thousands of visitors to Rotorua and local families alike. 

Permanent LED street lighting matched perfectly with the crisp white peaked canopies of the stalls will provide a lively market environment with the many market stalls showcasing their wares giving shoppers the opportunity to interact with producers, chefs, artisans, artists and designers from in and around our region including existing Tutanekai Street retailers who will compliment the marketplace.

A culinary experience of diversity offering an opportunity to meet the makers and indulge in high end gourmet foods, savour a selection of wine, and  handcrafted cheese.

Taste authentic Artisan products, honeys, preserves, oil, chutney and jams and a variety of ethnic eateries with flavours from around the world, French patisseries, handmade Italian pasta, Indian and of course our local kai.
See, smell and taste fresh seasonal fare, buy your flowers and enjoy fresh brewed coffee with a selection of stunning desserts and cakes while being entertained by a variety of performers.

Be inspired by the array of local New Zealand influenced art from weaving to internationally acclaimed glass works, talk with the designers, and jewelers who reflect in their design a pacific style of retro chic vintage and kiwiana fabrics, accessories and home wares.

The Night Market is located in a high profile location and through the support of local businesses the District Council is providing further targeted promotion to ensure that everyone knows about Night Market.
Maximum exposure through regular advertising supported with on air promotion with More FM, The Rock, Solid Gold and The Breeze. 

Posters, flyers and newsletters are regularly distributed throughout the city including hotels, motels, lodges and at I–Site with further direct marketing through the Council and Business databases targeting both locals and the various inbound tourism networks.  Our Night Market website and Face book   provide updated details of who is at the market, up and coming special event s and details of the weekly entertainment and also provides further promotional opportunities. 

COMMUNITY STANDS…

Thanks to the support of Unison – The Powerlines People, not for profit (registered charitable entities) are able to apply to the Market Manager to promote their services in one of our Community Stands at the market for free!

As part of the Night Market there will be up to four stands made available at no charge for use by non-profit community groups. Each week would see these stands used by a different community group to promote their cause.

These stands have been made possible through the support of;

The Daily Post, Unison, More FM and the BNZ.

If your group would like to enquire about the availability of one of these stands click here