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The Jam Lady

Name: The Jam Lady
Address: Waikato, NZ
Location: The Jam Lady
Rating: 4.7

4.7(111 reviews on Google)

The founder discovered a significant amount of seasonal fruits and vegetables going to waste in the Otaki neighbourhood during a summer. Preservation Jam offers batch-crafted sweet jams, savoury chutneys, relishes, and pickled creations

Highly rated by 111 reviewers on Google

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About

Preservation Jam offers batch-crafted sweet jams, savoury chutneys, relishes, and pickled creations. Founded by Samantha Burgess, this Otaki-based business focuses on sustainability, giving excess local produce a delicious second life.

Their Story

The founder discovered a significant amount of seasonal fruits and vegetables going to waste in the Otaki neighbourhood during a summer. This observation led to the establishment of Preservation Jam as a 'delicious solution to an unappetising problem' and a contribution to reducing food waste. The…

What They Make

Batch-crafted sweet items, savoury items, and pickled items.

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Te Awamutu Produce Market

Waikato·Thu 1:30-5:30pm (Sep-Mar)

Found while researching this market · Jul 2026 — not yet confirmedDiscovered Jul 2026 · Enriched Mar 2026

Online purchase with free delivery for orders of any five jars.