My Street NZ Neighbours

18/09/2026

16/09/2026

Haere mai whanau mai and bring all the tamariki!

🔥 KUA HOKI MAI A LAPS & TRACKS! 🔥
TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI EDITION — AKE AKE AKE
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/932231859471154

Haere mai, nau mai e te whānau!
Join us for a 3–5km Laps & Tracks Night Hīkoi celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with waiata Māori, good wairua, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.

Ake ake ake — a forever language.
Let’s walk together, kōrero Māori together and celebrate te reo Māori as a living language for today, tomorrow and generations to come.

This kaupapa isn’t about being the fastest. Hīkoi, power walk, slow jog or run—you set your own pace. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.

❤️🖤🤍 KAUPAPA: TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI
Come dressed in your tino rangatiratanga colours, bring your flags and hīkoi with us!

📍 Newbury Street Carpark, Ōtara Town Centre
📅 Friday 18 September 2026
⏰ Meet at 5pm | Hīkoi starts at 5:30pm
🎧 Māori sounds on the tracks with DJ Dazzle NZ
🥤 Free electrolytes and protein shakes at the finish
📀DJ Dazzle NZ spinning the tracks
💗 Hosted by NEW ERA GENZ Collective and Ahi Ka Cultural Academy

♻️ Kaitiakitanga: Please bring your own water bottle so we can reduce single-use cups and help care for Papatūānuku. We’ll take care of the rest.

Bring your mates. Bring the whānau. Bring your flags, your reo and your energy.

No judgement. No pressure. Just good people, good wairua and everyone moving together.

HĪKOI TAHI TĀTOU!
KIA KAHA TE REO MĀORI!
AKE AKE AKE! ❤️🖤🤍

RUN THE STREET | FEEL THE BEAT

15/09/2026

🎧 INTRODUCING OUR LIGHT PARTY DJ! 🎧

Get ready because DJ SAMZ will be on the stage keeping you on your toes, bringing the vibes and keeping the whole night pumping! 🔥🙌

📅 31st October
⏰ 5PM–9PM

We’re still looking for performers to join us on the night! 🎤💃🏽🕺🏽

If you’re keen to perform, fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you: https://form.jotform.com/262458130464052

04/09/2026

🌟 **ŌTARA LIGHT PARTY 2026 — STAGE PERFORMERS WANTED!** 🎤🎶✨

Are you a **local singer, DJ, live band, dance group, performer, entertainer or talented creator from Ōtara?** We’d love to have you be part of this year’s **Ōtara Light Party!** 🎉✨

The Ōtara Light Party is our yearly community event and alternative to Halloween, bringing whānau, tamariki and our wider community together for a fun, safe and positive night filled with activities, entertainment, kai and good vibes. 🎃➡️✨

We’re now looking for talented performers who would like to take the stage and be part of the kaupapa! Whether you're a **DJ, singer, live band, dance crew, cultural group or other performer**, we want to hear from you! 🎤🔥💃🕺

**Ōtara residents and local performers will be prioritised**, so if you’re from our community, make sure you register! 💥

📋 **REGISTER HERE:**
https://form.jotform.com/262458130464052

Once you’ve registered, our team will review all applications and get back to you within the next few weeks with further information. Please note that performance spaces are limited, so get your registration in early!

Let’s showcase the amazing talent we have in our community and make **Ōtara Light Party 2026** another awesome night to remember! 🌟🎉

03/09/2026

🎉 LIGHT PARTY 2026 IS OFFICIALLY ON! 🎉

We’re looking for local DJs, house bands and performers who would like to be involved in this year’s Light Party! 🎶✨

If this is you, send us a message and we’ll go from there!

14/08/2026

Awesome update from Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board! Keep doing these kinds of updates please. Very helpful for our community.

Keep up the good work.

12/08/2026

NEW Clover Park Community House on Israel Avenue, Clover Park Day Time markets!

It's 8.30am and their Oyster, Coffee and Hot mini donuts vendors are already on site and open so even though they officially start 9.30am feel free to pop in on your way to mahi and grab you something before you start your day OR head down for lunch!

We also have some awesome starts in the house today too!!!
See ya'll soon!

12/08/2026

🎬🍿 AMURI MOVIE NIGHT!

We had a movie night with the Amuri Street crew over the weekend! ❤️

They might be a smaller street, but they still came out, got involved and played their part! 🙌

It’s not about how big your street is — it’s about coming together, getting involved and connecting with your neighbours.

Big ups to Amuri Street! 👏🔥

All of our MY Street support is made possible thanks to our awesome Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board. Best believe they do support our community in so many ways and this is one of them.

04/08/2026

Ka nui te pōuri o ō mātou ngākau i te rongonga kua wehe atu tō tātou Matua aroha, a Matua Jeff Tekua.

Kua hinga tētahi Kauri whakahirahira. Kua hinga tētahi pou tokomanawa i tū kaha mō tōna iwi, mō ngā hapori maha, otirā mō tō tātou whānau o Ōtara. He tangata i ārahi mā te ngākau māhaki, te aroha, te mātauranga, me te manaaki. Nō ngā tekau tau maha ia e tū ana hei puna kaha, hei kaiārahi, hei kaitautoko mō te tini.

E kore rawa e taea te tatau ngā oranga i pāngia e tō mana, tō aroha, me tō ūmanga ki te manaaki i te tangata. Ka noho tonu tō taonga tuku iho hei whakaaweawe i ngā reanga e whai ake nei.

Moe mai rā, e Matua. Hoki atu rā ki ō tūpuna, ki te hunga kua mene atu ki te pō. E kore rawa e mutu ngā mihi mō ngā mea katoa i tukuna e koe ki tō iwi me ō hapori.

Moe mai rā e te rangatira. Haere, haere, haere atu rā.
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Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear Matua Jeff Tekua.

A mighty Kauri has fallen. A steadfast pou (pillar) has departed, a man who stood strong for our people, for our communities, and especially for our whānau here in Ōtara. He led not through status, but through humility, compassion, wisdom, and service. For decades, he remained a constant source of strength, guidance, and support to so many.

The lives you touched cannot be counted. Your legacy of mana, aroha, and unwavering commitment to others will continue to live on through the many people you inspired.

Rest now, Matua. Return to your ancestors and those who have gone before you. Thank you for everything you gave to our people.

Moe mai rā e te rangatira. Rest in love and eternal peace.

Photo: Our My Street NZ Neighbours 2026 Anzac Day Service