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Finding Inspiration in our community

This is a space dedicated to celebrating our vibrant, supportive community and sharing updates on our local initiatives, events, and market happenings. Through our stories, we aim to highlight the diverse projects and partnerships that bring us together, promote the incredible talents within our town, and keep our community informed about upcoming activities.

Lucinda from Seriously Pickled: to Mentor the Next Generation of Foodies

Lucinda's journey with Seriously Pickled started with homemade meals and a whole lot of hustle. From car park sales to catering, to running a commercial kitchen, she’s built a food business grounded in passion and heart. Now, she’s sharing her knowledge with the next generation as a mentor at the Little High Tea Soirée—helping young chefs build confidence, create with joy, and embrace the magic of food.

Kids Market

Jul 10

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Exploring Ōtaki on a Sunday: Top 4 Must-Do Activities

Ōtaki offers a charming blend of natural beauty, local culture, and vibrant community life. If you're planning a Sunday visit to this deligh

Jan 1, 20242 min read

Pawfect customers at the Otaki Market

Huge shout out to our pals at The Little Green Dog, they donated an awesome prize: green, friendly compostable poop bags!! So cool. The...

Oct 31, 20221 min read

Keeping it cool with Kelly & Co.

Big shout out to the awesome team at Kelly &Co. for lending us their fully kitted out flash as marquee.

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Local ice cream, twice as nice

Calling all ice cream fans, today was the day to be at the Otaki Market, our friends from Shirley's Strawberries paid a visit with their ice

Sep 25, 20221 min read

Sweet as strawberry plants from Bunnings

Shout out to Bunnings NZ, they attended our Spring in the Market event at the Otaki Market and what a smash hit!

Sep 25, 20221 min read

Twisted Citrus!

Father's Day at the Otaki Market. Winner of the Twisted Citrus gift box.

Sep 20, 20221 min read

Onesies at one...

Who doesn't like to wear their onesie, and getting the chance to wear it to the Otaki Market, well why wouldn't you! Check out all these...

Sep 4, 20221 min read

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Lucinda from Seriously Pickled: to Mentor the Next Generation of Foodies

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The Ōtaki Kids Market invited to a meet and greet with MP Tim Costley and the Minister of Finance

It’s not every day that tamariki and rangatahi get to speak directly with leaders shaping our country’s economic future, and we saw this as an ideal platform for our kids to ask questions, share their ideas, and talk about their business ventures.

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