Moore Toys NZ - Quality Wooden Toys

01/12/2025

We are looking forward to the Rakaia Garden Fete on Friday. Come and see us for wooden toys to gift to the children in your family.

30/08/2025

The Mid Canterbury Childrens Theatre production of Finding Nemo is on at the Ashburton Event Centre Fri 26th Sept 7pm, Sat 27th Sept 5pm and Sun 28th Sept 2pm. This will be a fantastic show to introduce young children to the enjoyment of theatre. So happy to be sponsoring one of our grandchildren in this production.

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🦑 Angus Moore - Moonfish, Shark & Sea Turtle - sponsored by Moore Toys NZ - Quality Wooden Toys - 1st show for MCCT

🦞 Genevieve Polson - Moonfish, Shark & Lobster - sponsored by - 3rd show for MCCT

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🐠 Anthea Kilday - Moonfish, Shark & Sea Turtle - sponsored by Comfort Kitchens - 1st show for MCCT

🐢 Hooper Spence - Moonfish, Shark & Sea Turtle - sponsored by Back Room Hair Design - 3rd show for MCCT

https://asheventcentre.co.nz/event/disneys-finding-nemo-mid-canterbury-childrens-theatre/

25/11/2022

A beautiful day to head along to the Methven Exhibition & Fete .

04/11/2022

A fantastic day for the Homegrown Garden Tour to support Mayfield Playcentre . We will be there selling our wooden toys. Enjoy your day out wandering around the beautiful gardens.

What a morning to wake up to!!!!!!

See you in our gardens we can't wait to share them with you.

Gate tickets $30 cash only

Please remember cash, sun protection, water, and sorry no dogs 🌸🌳🌿🌞

27/10/2022

You will also meet Ian at the Ashburton Fire Museum at their open days, often driving people in an old fire truck. The wooden fire trucks made by Ian are sold at the Ashburton fire museum.

Continuing our “meet the crew” series.

IAN MOORE

Ian Moore is a retired farmer and current Justice of the Peace who served 41 years with the Willowby Fire Unit, 21 as its Chief.

Proof that you can take the man out of the fire service but you can’t take the fire service out of the man, Ian put his hand up when he first heard of plans to expand and develop the Ashburton Fire Museum.

He and wife Rosalyn made a generous donation to the cause and then climbed straight on board with sleeves rolled up.

Ian has an enviable Man Cave at his Huntingdon home and is the epitome of the Kiwi Can Do. He produced a series of wooden fire engine toys as an early fundraiser for the museum, and on his own account has developed a range of good sturdy wooden toys which are available for purchase.

He led the construction of our new internal fitout and his piece ‘d resistance is certainly the magnificent awakening of the old Merrywether Manual fire appliance which was reborn in his shed with assistance from Grey Watch guys.
It is a sight to behold. And in full working order.

Ian continues to put his heart and soul into the Ashburton Fire Museum and is also an enthusiastic hands-on owner within the privately-owned Dennis TTL Syndicate.

And by the way, Christmas is coming, if you’d like to purchase one of his classic wooden vehicle toys, let us know and we will put you in touch.

Or come and have a yarn to him about it at one of our open days.

14/10/2022

Looking forward to another great day out at the Methven Exhibition & Fete in November.

The English Garden Lucy and her team are creating the most beautiful bouquets you can wish for.
Moore Toys NZ - Quality Wooden Toys Ian Moore makes the most amazing wooden toys, New Zealand made and plastic free.
Crispy Dumplings will serve you delicious dumplings during a busy Fete day.

--> Saturday 26th November 2022, 10am - 4pm

--> Event tickets at your Ruralco store or at eventfinda.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/methven-exhibition-and-fete/ashburton-district

14/10/2022

The Homegrown Garden Tour is a fantastic fundraiser for the Mayfield Playcentre and is a great day out. Grab some friends and make a day of enjoying the four fabulous gardens.

12/10/2022

Lots of people out enjoying their day at the St John Garden Fete . It's great to be at the St John Mid Canterbury Garden Fete along with other stall holders. Pop along and say hello while you do your shopping.

11/10/2022

Lots of great stall holders at the St John Mid Canterbury Garden Fete on Thursday!

We are on the final countdown - just 3 days to go until the St John Garden Fete!!!!! The weather is looking good - no rain or wind but do bring a jacket as it will be cool in the morning!!
Date: 13 October, from 10am to 4pm
Location: Rakaia Gardens, 282 Awaroa School Road, Dorie (signposted from SH1, leaving SH1at the Pendarves Seafield turnoff)
Tickets at the gate: $20 for adults, $5 for children over 5

07/06/2022

These wooden layered boxes are so good for keeping small parts separated and helps contain everything in the box. Pick up near Lake Hood, or Ashburton, Canterbury.

23/02/2022

Here's a list of all the vendors who were booked to be at the St John - Ashburton garden fete. Please support these other small businesses where you can.