My Street NZ Neighbours

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

Keep up the good work.

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!

🎬🍿 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.

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

🌺 **Happy Cook Islands Language Week!** 🇨🇰

This week we're celebrating the beautiful Cook Islands language, culture, and people in our community.

Take the time to learn a new Cook Islands word, share a meal, support a local family, or simply say **"Kia Orana!"** ❤️

At My Street, we love bringing neighbours together and celebrating the many cultures that make our community strong.

**Kia Orana!** Wishing everyone a happy and safe Cook Islands Language Week. 🌺🤍

Blampied has now wrapped up their awesome movie night tonight! Shout out to street rep Tomasi and neighbours for putting it on. This right here is our most favourite thing to see, neighbours hanging out✨

Have a safe Weekend Whanau🤎