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With a rich history of community engagement and empowerment, the Otaki Women's Community Club has become a prominent feature in local news outlets and social platforms. Its inspiring initiatives, tireless dedication to supporting the community receives recognition in the media.
2023 Otaki Kids Market
Runner-Up in the Wellington Airport Awards: Education & Child/Youth Development.
2023 Otaki Market
Acknowledged in the 2023 Volunteer
2017 Otaki Women's Community Club
2023 Wellington Airport Regional Awards
RUNNER UP: EDUCATION & CHILD/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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.
2023 Volunteer Kāpiti
Ōtaki Market Team: Volunteer Story Comp
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.
2017 Wellington Airport Regional Awards
winner: Health and Wellbeing
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.
media
With a rich history of community engagement and empowerment, the Otaki Women's Community Club has become a prominent feature in local news outlets and social platforms. Its inspiring initiatives, tireless dedication to supporting the community receives recognition in the media.
TVNZ 1 BREAKFAST
April 2023 - Otaki Market, Kids' Market Live on TV
Live interview with TVNZ 1 Breakfast to promote the April Kids Market. Which gave three children the opportunity to showcase their craft to the nation.
TVNZ 1 BREAKFAST
February 2023 - Love your Local Market
Live interview with TVNZ 1 Breakfast about the Love Your Local Market theme.
NEWSTALK ZB
JANUARY 2023 - Otaki Kids Market
Now, here's an idea to encourage a bit of entrepreneurial spark among young New Zealanders.
Ōtaki Market is looking to encourage children to set up their own stalls. Market organiser Claire Roper joined Tim Dower. Listen to the full interview here
COAST ACCESS RADIO
July 2023 - Kids Market
Catherine caught up with Matthew, Annabel and Oliver who are selling their goods at this weekends Otaki Kids Market. Organiser Claire also popped in to give us some background on the market and where to find it. Listen to the full interview here.
Ōtaki’s Mini-Moguls Market
September 2023, KCNews
The upcoming Ōtaki Kids Market, set for Sunday, 8th October from 10 am to 2 pm, promises a unique gathering that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of the coast’s young citizens. Read more
Award recognise the generous contribution of our volunteers.
September 2023, Otaki Today
The Wellington Airport Community Awards and Good Sorts Awards were held at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti last month, with a record number of nominee. Read more
Ōtaki Market Team - 2023 Volunteer Story Comp
June 2023, Volunteer Stories
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. Read the article here
Ōtaki Mail - Mayor Janet Holborow Report
June 2023, Ōtaki Mail
Did you see Janet Holborow - Mayor of Kāpiti column in the Otaki Mail! Awesome shout out to the Kids Market at the end of the article. "It was great to see so much creativity and entrepreneurship on display" - Janet Holborow talking about the Otaki Market Kids Market.
Stunning Day for the Otaki Craft Market
April 2023, Kapiti Mail
Ōtaki turned out a stunning day for its weekly Craft Market. There were lots of happy faces, no doubt due to the perfectly poured cups of coffee, delectable and delicious lunch foods on offer, as well as the friendly and welcoming, smiling stallholders. Read the article here
Otaki Craft Market
April 2023, Kapiti Mail
Ōtaki’s State Highway 1 is home to an outdoor market that boasts a wide range of products, from art and craft to fresh produce and delicious food stalls. Visitors to the market will also find regular stalls selling coffee, fruits, vegetables, pre-loved and new clothing, tools, books, homeware, and sustainable products.Read the article here
Otaki Market, Kids' Market
April 2023, Otaki Mail
At the Otaki Market - Kids Market, Sunday 16 April 2023, kids get to be stall holders. They may run their own stall, make products and sell their goods. Read the article here
Otaki Market, Kids' Market
February 2023, Ōtaki Mail
This January, we wanted to mix things up a bit, and hosted our first ever Kids Market plus regular market. With over 30 tamariki and rangatahi, aged between 6 and 19, having a stall at our market. Read the article here
Children allowed stalls at popular market
January 2023, NZ Herald
Children now have the chance to run their own stalls at the Ōtaki Market.
The market is held every week during summer and fortnightly during winter.
It was started in 1996 by Sherryl Gray and today is run by a small team made up of Claire Roper, Chrissy Anderson and Michelle Vui. Read the full article here
Market encourages children to set up their own stalls
January 2023, Newstalk ZB
Now, here's an idea to encourage a bit of entrepreneurial spark among young New Zealanders.
Ōtaki Market is looking to encourage children to set up their own stalls. Listen to the full interview here
Otaki Women's Market flourishing
October 2022, Otaki Mail
A pictorial feature in the Otaki Mail about the latest schedule of the market. Read the full article here
New Comers help to reboot Sunday Market
Summer 2022, Otaki Street Scene
If punters think there's something different about Otaki's long-running Sunday market, they'd be right. The market opposite New World has had a reboot. Read the full article here
Otaki Market Christmas Magic
November 2022, Electra Feature in the Chronicle
Otaki Market began in 1996 and is the longest running market on the Kapiti Coast. Since then the market has raised and donated thousands of dollars to community organisations including Arohanui Hospice, St John Health Shuttle, Rescue Helicopter, the Cancer Society, Otaki Food Bank, and others. Otaki College offers two scholarships annually sponsored by the Otaki Market. Read the full article here
Out and About, Onesies at One
September 2022, Otaki Today
A small feature in the Otaki Today featuring the Onesies at One competition.
Ōtaki market organisers pass on reins
2018, NZ Herald
The Otaki Community Club Market's reins have been handed over after more than 20 years of being run by Sherryl and Steve Gray on behalf of the Otaki Women's Community Club. Read the article here
WELLINGTON AIRPORT COMMUNITY AWARDS 2017 - KAPITI WINNERS ANNOUNCED
2017, Wellington Regional Airport Community Awards
Every year, Wellington International Airport, Wellington Community Trust, and the five local councils come together to recognise the work carried out by community groups in the wider Wellington region. The focus of the Awards is to celebrate volunteers for their valuable contribution to society. Read the article here