Stewart Island/Rakiura (Producer Region)

2 vendors tracked

2 in spotlight (1 established · 1 emerging)

NZ's third island (pop. ~400). Commercial fishing since 1865 - Blue Cod, crayfish, pāua. Salmon, mussels, oysters farmed in Paterson Inlet. Tītī (muttonbirding) tradition. Church Hill Restaurant sources hyperlocal. 85% Rakiura National Park.

Stallholder counts here reflect your spreadsheet + market matching — not a full on-site census. Central Nelson Wednesday market vs Saturday / other sites use different rows in Source Markets; enrich data to approach 50–100+ stalls.

Established makers (strong signals)

Church Hill Restaurant & Lodge

12 signals

Restaurant/Seafood — Boutique lodge restaurant emphasizing fresh local produce, homemade and prepared to order. Local Blue Cod, crayfish, pāu…

Multi-GenerationalOperator PassionAuthentic SourcingArtisan Quality

Emerging makers (early signals)

One strong keyword hit from your notes — worth a profile; promote to established as copy and story deepen.

Rakiura Organic Balms

Emerging · 1 signal

Skincare — Organic skincare balms made on Stewart Island. Available at Beaks & Feathers store, Oban.

Moment of Care