Claire Roper, Otaki Kids Market

This recognition, for the Ōtaki Kids Market, is a reflection of the hard mahi and commitment to voluntary work Claire and the market team have put into our awesome local market. The award-winning Otaki Kids Market is a whanau friendly event, supporting talented tamariki and rangatahi (5-19) to run and manage their own stalls.

Otaki Market

Winner of the Small Team category in the 2024 Workplace Excellence Award. When a workplace has a positive culture: People have energy. People have fun. People achieve lots together. And they feel good when they go home!

Otaki Kids Market Stall Holders

Congratulations to Harper and Lana, two amazing young entrepreneurs from the Otaki Kids Market for being Outstanding Nominees in the 2024 Girl boss Awards!

Otaki Women's Community Club

Has been nominated for the Wellington Airport Community Awards, under Health and Wellbeing.

Otaki Kids Market

The Ōtaki Kids Marke has been nominated for the Wellington Airport Community Awards, under Education & Child/Youth Development.

Otaki Kids Market

Volunteers at the Ōtaki Kids Market. They play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and successful operation of this special event. With a passion for supporting young entrepreneurs and creating a fun and engaging experience for children and families, these volunteers dedicate their time and energy to various tasks before, during, and after the market.

Otaki Kids Market

It's the perfect platform for young minds to unlock their entrepreneurial talents, whether they're crafting handmade treasures or showcasing their baking prowess. Our Kids Market is more than just an event; it's a community celebration. Families from Horowhenua, Kapiti, and all-around Greater Wellington come together to support these young talents and share in the fun! Approx 80-90 young people take part.

Otaki Women's Community Club

Covid-19 had a significant impact on the Otaki Market, and with a downturn of stall holders and community support it was in danger of closing 12 months ago. The Ōtaki Women’s Community Club took up the challenge to revitalise the market back to its glory days.

Otaki Women's Community Club

A determined group of ladies aged from 40 to 90 years. Through fundraising activity including running the Otaki markets every second Sunday, they support the cultural, social and welfare needs of the Otaki Community. Wellington Airport, in partnership with Wellington Community Trust, and the five local councils have joined together to recognise the work carried out by community groups in the wider Wellington region. The focus of the Awards is to reward the valuable contribution made by volunteers.