New market finds home at Northcroft Domain
Northcroft Domain will be home to a new Saturday morning market from next year.
With the current lease on the Riverside Park site expiring on December 31, expressions of interest were sought from people interested in running a market, with all considered alongside a number of criteria.
The criteria included:
- Experience and / or capability in delivering a successful market and managing public activities
- Relevant operational details including days and hours of operation; management of stall-holders; types of activities, goods and services to be offered at the market; management of visitors
- A commitment to cooperative and professional relationships with council
- Providing Taupō specific value and adding to the Taupō community and experience
- Offering a unique experience or adding value over and above a “typical” market; including potential future enhancements or developments which may not be achievable immediately
- Plans for potential growth, development or evolution of the market over time
Chief executive Gareth Green said Northcroft Domain was the preferred site for all five operators who lodged an expression of interest.
“As a council we fully support and are determined to have a great market.
“The operator was selected based on the criteria and will offer an exciting new market for the community to enjoy.
“Not only will we see a Saturday morning market, but there is also the possibility of a new twilight food market on Friday nights. Special markets will also be run for the likes of long weekends and over the pre-Christmas period.
“We really look forward to the future of these markets in Taupō and will be announcing the successful operator in due course.”