As Farmers' Markets around the country, except for the five in Auckland, re-opened in early September, Jono says FMNZ struggled to understand why the classification had changed from last lockdown and had written to the Minister of Health to address the issue."We feel strongly that Farmers' Markets are not events. Events are concerts or sports matches where people buy tickets and attend for entertainment," Jono says. "Farmers' markets are about selling seasonal, staple, nutritious food such as fruit and vegetables.
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