Otara Health Charitable Trust

08/07/2026

Ngā mihi mahana mō te Matariki.
(Warm wishes for Matariki).

08/07/2026

What a wonderful day spent celebrating Matariki together with our whānau and community. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, connection, and the true spirit of togetherness.

It was a joy to share activities, delicious kai, and practical items while taking the time to connect, kōrero, and celebrate this special occasion. Seeing so many smiling faces and people coming together to support one another is what community is all about.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so memorable. Matariki reminds us to reflect, celebrate, and look forward with hope—and we are grateful to have shared these moments with you all.

Ngā mihi and Matariki mā Puanga! 🌟💙

03/07/2026

Kia ora koutou,

Otara Health is excited to extend a warm welcome to our community for our upcoming event.

As we usher in Matariki we would like to invite you to our Celebration.

Join us as we come together to celebrate Matariki, honour our past, and inspire our future as a community.

📅 Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
📍Where: The Alexander Cafe

We will see you there!

Pai marie

01/06/2026

Word of the day - ‘Fa’amalosi’

Life isn't always easy 😔, but that's what makes the good days so great! Keep pushing forward, even on the tough ones 💪 FAAMALOSI!

31/05/2026

Learn a few phrases in Samoan!

Tālofa lava! Try these phrases in Gagana Samoa - the Samoan language - to celebrate Samoa Language Week 🗣️

Visit to our website for more language resources and ways to celebrate 🎉 https://bit.ly/4jwdKhR

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

What's on during Samoa Language Week? 🌺 From ava ceremonies to cultural performances, speech competitions to sports tournaments, there are lots of ways you can get involved in the celebrations.

Find all the event info on our website: https://bit.ly/4jwdKhR

31/05/2026

Happy Samoan Language Week🇼🇸

This year's theme, is: ‘E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le 'nu'u’.
‘From the high mountains are the blessings of the village’.

Manuia lenei vaiaso i le fa’atauaina o le Gagana Samoa i totonu o Aotearoa nei.

It's Samoa Language Week!
Join the celebrations with language guides, graphics, posters and more resources on our website: https://bit.ly/4jwdKhR
This year's Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa theme, chosen by our community, is: ‘E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le 'nu'u
From the high mountains are the blessings of the village ⛰️ ❤️

29/05/2026

Samoa Language Week is almost here! 🇼🇸 Are you ready?

From this Sunday 31 May until 6 June, celebrate Gagana Samoa with us. Download resources and language guides from our website - like this stunning poster, featuring legendary community leader and educator Tauanu’u Tapu and his 'aiga at home in Manukau 🌺 https://bit.ly/4jwdKhR

28/05/2026

Police are urging members of the public to be aware of an online scam targeting people interested in attending fitness sessions in Auckland.

Victims have reported seeing Tai Chi classes being advertised on Facebook and asking them to register their interest.

After completing the online form the victims are contacted, usually via WhatsApp, and being instructed to download an app which is claimed to be used to book classes.

Once downloaded this app allows the scammers to access the victims bank accounts.
Multiple victims have reported losing large sums of money.

Police are advising the public to be aware of this scam and to not engage with anyone over WhatsApp about downloading apps onto their phone.

Anyone who would like to report an instance of this occurring or has information about those responsible is asked to update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 260527/5473.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.