Rangiora Bakery has a rich history of artisan baking dating back to 1860 when the first bakery was built on the town’s High Street.
It has been the people, passion and innovation over 150 years, which has led to our award winning bakery today.
People are at the heart of everything we do; from our bakers who create our artisan-style food to the customers who keep coming back for more.
With this at the heart of our story, we now distribute our products throughout New Zealand and Australia for everyone to enjoy.
This is our story…
First built by Samuel Chapman next to BNZ bank
Sold to Mr George & Mr Robertson
Sold to Mr T McKelvey
Sold to Mr & Mrs Pyle
Sold to Mr Sparkes, began trading as Devonshire Bakery
Sold to John Whitehouse
Sold to William Lewis (father-in-law of John Whitehouse)
His son, Norman Lewis, joined the business became W Lewis & Son
Sold to Fred Harper
Bakery rebuilt at 90 High Street, Rangiora
Sold to Johan Wolfkamp
Sold to John van Til
Won "New Zealand Baker of the Year"
Won "New Zealand Baker of the Year"
Won "New Zealand Baker of the Year"
Won "New Zealand Baker of the Year"
Won "New Zealand Baker of the Year"
First Christchurch Branch opened in Merivale Mall
Won "New Zealand Baker of the Year"
John van Til passes the bakery to his youngest son and current owner, Ron van Til
First Christchurch Branch relocated to 664 Colombo Street
Old Railway land bought at 18 High Street, Rangiora
Won "New Zealand Baker of the Year"
New Production Bakery built at 18 High Street, Rangiora
First export orders sent to Middle East and Asia
Two new freezer buildings covering 520m² were added
Main Bakery is extended by a further 3000m²
Bakery extended to include our new Artisan Café
Starting exporting orders to Australia
New Dry Goods Store and Engineering Department built
Winners of the Baking Industry Association of New Zealand's Great New Zealand Hot Cross Bun competition
Electric bike charging station opened in the Artisan Café carpark
Winners of the Baking Industry Association of New Zealand's Great New Zealand Hot Cross Bun competition
Won New Zealand's Best Stollen Award in the Baking New Zealand Christmas Competition
Installed 820 solar panels, allowing the bakery to now operate on 100% renewable energy
Gluten Free zone installed in the production area
Silver Award in the Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards with our Thai Beef Brisket Gourmet Pie
Gold Awards in the Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards - Gold in the Mince & Gravy category, Gold in the Gourmet Meat category, and overall Supreme Winner with our Sumatra Beef Pie
