A student business called Paws and Claws makes pet toys and treats for dogs, cats, horses and even guinea pigs. From left, Fay Stirling, 9, Addison Warren, 10, Adrianna Taylor, 10, and Ruby Booth, 10. Photo / Peter de Graaf
A student business called Paws and Claws makes pet toys and treats for dogs, cats, horses and even guinea pigs. From left, Fay Stirling, 9, Addison Warren, 10, Adrianna Taylor, 10, and Ruby Booth, 10. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Some of the Far North's top young entrepreneurs put their marketing skills to the test during Springbank School's annual Market Day.
More than 230 students from pre-school through to Year 13 had to come up with an innovative product or business for Sunday's market, which has become a popular dayout on the Kerikeri events calendar.
Food stalls offering everything from South African pancakes to Lebanese specialities were popular, while other students sold their own inventions such as trampolines made from tyres and decorations made with kina shells.
Instead of paying tax, stall holders are required to donate 25 per cent of their profits to charity. Gumboot Friday, Project Island Song and Women's Refuge were among the chosen causes.
