Nine To Noon Disability community showcases talents at Illuminate Market
Mar 26, 2026
Harry Unsworth, representative of MOXIE (part of Recreate NZ) who supports disabled people into work, talks about the Illuminate Market and the organisation’s programmes. He describes months of stall preparation, in-house products from the Harvest team, and the event’s free performances and activities. He also highlights accessible roles like MC Jaden Movods and the market’s growth since 2019.
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Community-Led Market Showcases Disabled Creators
- Illuminate Market showcases mostly disability-community participants selling original products, crafts and performing arts.
- The event combines market stalls, food trucks, creative workshops and free live performances at Mount Albert War Memorial Hall and Reserve.
Moxie Uses Market As Work Experience Platform
- Moxie, part of Recreate NZ, organises the event to help disabled people gain work experience and skills.
- Moxie's internal Harvest program will bring chutneys and relishes made by young participants as part of their in-house training.
Event Growth Reconnects Nationwide Teams
- Illuminate grew from a 2019 start into an expanding annual event reconnecting team members nationwide.
- Harry Unsworth said more people attend each year and team members from other regions join to showcase diversity.