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New season potato madness!

February 12, 2018 | Latest News

New season potato madness!

Here at Oakley’s we are beyond excited that our freshly dug new season potatoes are ready to pack into our Golden Gourmet boxes. Why not pop into your local supermarket and get a taste of them for yourself? Photo cred goes out to the big man himself, Robin Oakley.

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Creamy potato gratin - the perfect dish to whip up Creamy potato gratin - the perfect dish to whip up now that it is getting cold outside! 🥔
We’re proud to be a part of #tasteselwyn this ye We’re proud to be a part of #tasteselwyn this year with @selwyn.nz 

The lovely team at @smoke.rolleston have featured our golden gourmets in their menu with twice cooked fries 💛🤍

Paired with products from local legends
@mapetitebakery croissant burger bun
@blackoriginwagyu burger patty

Get in quick to indulge in the spuddy goodness 🤤
We have gone solar ☀️ "In 2021, due to low l We have gone solar ☀️ 

"In 2021, due to low lake levels and restricted gas supply, we (New Zealand) burned more coal than we have in ten years just to keep the lights on. We need more large-scale renewable generation to cope with that predicted increase in demand"
- The Spinoff NZ

Check out our website update to hear more (link in the bio)

*Images provided by the crew from CPS Solar Ltd
We have successfully harvested all of our pumpkins We have successfully harvested all of our pumpkins for the year!

Well done to the whole team for putting in the mahi to help feed our nation 🎃
Happy Easter, spud lovers 🐰 We hope you manag Happy Easter, spud lovers 🐰 

We hope you manage to give your loved ones a squeeze, have an easter egg (or three) and eat some tasty kai 🥔
EASTER SALE 🐇🐰🥚 Chocolate isn't the only EASTER SALE 🐇🐰🥚

Chocolate isn't the only thing that's sweet this long weekend...

This Good Friday before you head away on vacay, pick up a box of 1.5kg Baby Golden Gourmets from New World for a special price. 

But wait, there's more!

From Easter Monday, the WHOLE Oakley's range goes on sale as well. Offer ends April 24th. Happy Easter spud lovers 🥔
Pumpkin season is here 🎃 Oakley's have hit the Pumpkin season is here 🎃

Oakley's have hit the ground running for our annual pumpkin harvest. 

Thank you to everyone in the team for putting in the hours during this critical time. Without this hard work, we could not deliver tasty pumpkins to our customers.

We look forward to seeing these beauties in supermarkets up and down the country 🇳🇿
Big red flag 🚩 #potatoesarelife Big red flag 🚩

#potatoesarelife
Did you know that unlike other major field crops, Did you know that unlike other major field crops, potatoes are reproduced vegetatively, from other potatoes. Therefore, a part of each year’s crop – from 5 to 15 per cent, depending on the quality of the harvested tubers – is set aside for re-use in the next planting season.

Hear more about how potatoes are grown over on our website 👇🏽
https://www.oakleys.co.nz/how-do-potatoes-grow/
We love this crackled pork with herby potatoes 🤤

Thanks New World for the gorgeous recipe, we're stoked to have you as one of our stockists in the South Island 🥔

Check out the recipe here 👇🏽https://www.oakleys.co.nz/recipe/crackled-pork-with-herby-potatoes/
COMING SOON, our newest product: Green Machine Pot COMING SOON, our newest product: Green Machine Potatoes 💚

Our Golden Gourmet Potatoes, Duets and Purple Hearts are such a hit, we decided to branch out.

You may have previously thrown out your green spuds, but they are a great sources of antioxidants and vitamins.

Check out these new supergreens, coming to a supermarket near you.

#aprilfools
We’re proud to announce we have installed a 220k We’re proud to announce we have installed a 220kw solar operation to power our main site in Southbridge! This is one of the largest installations in the South Island to date. 

The transition to solar will power us as we continue to store, wash, pack and dispatch our fresh vegetables across the country. 

We go live this Monday and couldn’t be prouder as we continue along our sustainability journey 🌞

#oakleysvegetables #spudlove #sustainability
Happy belated St Patrick’s Day spud lovers ☘️🌈

Did you know that the Oakley’s have been growing ‘taties in the fertile soils of the Canterbury planes for over 150 years?

We reckon our ancestors would be proud of the spuds we grow today to feed kiwi families 🥔
What's better than Golden Gourmet spuds? Golden G What's better than Golden Gourmet spuds?  Golden Gourmets with CHEESE 🤤

Check out this stuffed spud with all the extras! Add in a little bit of what you fancy and prepare to be delighted by your cooking skills.

You can find the recipe on our website 👉🏼 https://www.oakleys.co.nz/recipe/cheesy-stuffed-spuds/
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422 Cryers Road, Southbridge

+ 64 3 324 2902

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