Whangārei's Artisans Fair and Market back on for summer

Janine Ayerst from her business Jinga. A bright spot at the Whangārei Artisans Fair and Market.

Whangārei's popular Artisans Fair and Market has returned for the summer with the first event on Saturday.

Judy Lamb of "Zippy Crafts" displays her ingenious designs made from zips. She is fundraising for her Relay for Life team Golden girls and boy.

The market, which is held on the Canopy Bridge at Whangārei's Town Basin, offers a wide range of artisan products and will run until April.

Girls day out. Grace, 3, Mum Sophie Adamson and Elise, 6.

Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte went along.

Annie Hollier of Luna Effects with customer Analatu McKay.

Donna Rogers of DMR Craft designs shows off her beautiful chandelier at the Canopy Bridge.

Sonia Searle with her great niece Evie Wheeler, 8, and friend Julie Brown, at the Artisans Fair.