THIS HAPPENED At The Most Dangerous Area in Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@kennyx8482]

they might not be that rich in money, but they rich in culture and community these areas. i realised this after I migrated to NZ from sri lanka. lived in otara for a bit. compared to other parts of auckland, sure the crime rate might be high (i dont think its high now as it used to be) ....but there is unity and resilience in the community..the cultural vibrancy is refreshing, and people who look out for each other and got their neighbour's backs, the volunteering and youth developments and the civic engagement of these support networks and preservation of traditions...is something unique to remember and be positive about. thanks for showing the good side of Otara..which is like 95% of it

[@tuhuster]

Nailed Brother. Rich in culture is priceless.

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks for sharing Kenny, we totally agree! Otara is a special place💛

[@richardcaldwell9160]

You just can't escape your fame, even Charlie from Otara knows you are Pie enthusiasts. Marvellous stuff G & M x

[@GlenAndMado]

😅😅

[@paulofaatuuala5525]

Thank you guys for showing our side of the world, much love.

[@GlenAndMado]

We're doing our best to show the real world🧡🧡

[@jennygibson2239]

Wow one of your best videos --- should be on prime time TV !!! Well done you guys So many characters in Otara and real genuine Kiwis

[@GlenAndMado]

That would be something!😅 Thanks so much for watching😍

[@remixesfordjs8198]

Wel, this made my day watching this, born and raised but not living in the area but family still live in the area, love it. Thank you for showing this to the world!!

[@GlenAndMado]

Glad you enjoyed it🤗🧡

[@gifted1s]

This is one of my favourite episodes of your travel in NZ! Thank you for taking us along on your journey! I hope you are going to the Cook Islands but all other Pacific islands are also beautiful! Enjoy your last day in our beautiful Aotearoa and hope to see you back one day! You are such a beautiful couple! God Bless ❤️🙏

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks so much for the kind words, this means the world to us!🥰🧡 We went to Fiji and Vanuatu😊

[@gifted1s]

@@GlenAndMado That’s awesome! Both beautiful island nations! Will always be following you two and when you do come back to NZ, we will put up a big feed for you 😁 Take good care 💕🙏

[@F0RTY4]

If i had known the exact date you guys were coming to Otara I would've let the whanau cook a feed for you.. I hope next time. Its nice of you to give me a glimpse into my home town, good old tincity, thank you guys so much.

[@AreTaporaa]

Are Tapora Vee Tapora and what do I have to do with it and I will be a part of our business that is not the same as the process of the process for a part of the process of a business plan to ❤the business of the business owners of the same as a person who has a lot to do so if

[@susanhammond2724]

Loved watching you chat with the locals everywhere you go. Great video and some lovely people in Otara. "You're world famous in New Zealand" as the saying goes.

[@GlenAndMado]

haha wouldn't say famous but we definitely love talking to the locals! Thanks so much for watching, Susan!🤗

[@exutiku]

You have to try the Taro guys, its really nice, but it has to be prepped and cooked by Island people that have been cooking and eating it for all of their lives ... it can be eaten hot or cold as well, plenty of salt and white pepper ... yummm

[@lanalouise]

Im from Otara, living up north now but this video definitely bought so many memories. love it! thank you's for this, was such a great watch :)

[@GlenAndMado]

glad we couldn't give you an insight my friend :)

[@hmanfrankie]

Kia pai tō rā!

[@joecoolnz1]

Awesome vid guys! Love your attitude and love how you don't just do the typical travel vids.

[@GlenAndMado]

🧡🧡🧡

[@bramwellrobynphillips]

Thankyou for the adventure you've taken us us on highlighting our beautiful country can't wait to see your next adventure ❤

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks so much for watching and hope you stay tuned for the next ones🤗

[@donnacassidy8550]

Dead right Otara was the best place to grow up.People havent really changed still friendly aand now many years later ...Otara will always be home.!..Thanks for portraying how people really are there

[@hunta7078]

Awesome video. Great inside perspective of what Otara and South Auckland is all about! Safe Travels back home

[@GlenAndMado]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you😊

[@NineEyes97]

Nice to see you guys visit my hometown. I’ve been here since birth, 26 years, and like you’ve said there are bad people everywhere but personally I’ve never run into any or seen any here. I believe Otara’s bad rep is from pre-Y2K but bad things may of course happen every now and then. I use to walk down here all the time with my primary school and college friends to stop off at the bakeries or library and I never felt unsafe as an Asian passing person. My mum and a lot of family members are white and they’ve never had a bad experience and my mum often goes here weekly for cheaper groceries. Definitely sad you guys couldn’t catch the Saturday market, I have a lot of fond childhood memories of waking up early Saturday morning and walking down to the market with my grandpa to buy fresh produce and food from the stalls, it was always a great vibe and I looked forward to it every week.

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks for sharing your story and thanks so much for watching our videos! We're really sad we couldn't make it to the Saturday market!

[@tracyhenry4866]

Great video loved it especially when u said the void is different thren the mount

[@shunta1984]

Love it!

[@lee-teritusini1008]

I live in Otara' ,I just can't,stay away,tried heaps of time before, plus,lots of my family and friends lives here🙏💃👌😊

[@KayzKara]

I've lived in all the areas of south Auckland and otara you meeting the most loving people in these areas i am new zealand maori lived here my whole life thanks for showing me the south island can't wait to travel the whole of south island I've traveled most the north island

[@jocke90s.lindell10]

You know about the kids from the gangstas paradise? From 2007

[@KayzKara]

@@jocke90s.lindell10 no I was living in mangere at that time

[@jocke90s.lindell10]

@@KayzKara okey thanks for reply

[@cameronfinlay2397]

That was me buying all the lamb buns 😂 hope you enjoyed it

[@lokeloke3363]

35:45 so true, love your guys work ❤️

[@meagi6116]

274 Otara....love the suburb

[@lisacrandall409]

I used to live in Auckland, and my visits to the Ōtara market were a highlight. The people were the friendliest, kindest folks you could imagine. Well done for going and talking to the local people, very cool video.

[@unSTEVOED]

I think the Irish and the Maori have an unwritten understanding - similar cultures that have been oppressed by the Crown in days gone by

[@GlenAndMado]

Agree, we totally feel some similarities!

[@BELLATracyBell]

The guy doing the voice over. He's also known as the pigeon man from Auckland city , he's always pleasant

[@TaDa13th]

Thank you for reminding me why Otara is a beautiful place, it's the people! I appreciate you using your platform to shine the light on our community. You'll always be welcome here 😁

[@Mark16NZ]

19:38 Whoa, it's Pigeon Man. He certainly gets around.

[@hayleymoa3079]

FUN FACT: The sheltered area you saw is a fish tale and as you are walking through you'll see the body then right at the end is the head!!

[@shia-rq8fe]

I hope you are enjoying your last night in NZ. I'm a local and went to school here, even when it was supposed to be really bad in the old days I had no trouble. I have enjoyed all your episodes. Hiere Ra.

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks so much for watching our videos and glad you enjoyed it!!🤗 We had such an amazing time here in New Zealand and very sad it's over🙁

[@haggiem]

What a wonderful way to end your NZ hikoi (walk) amongst the salt of the earth community of Otara. Kia pai to haerenga (journey). Safe travels!

[@GlenAndMado]

That's true! Thanks so much🤗

[@thedonfonz2481]

Aww, dang, after watching you this long, yous decide to visit where I'm from, The Home Of The Brave! Glad yous enjoyed it, hoping all the best for ALL your travels! Much love!

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

nicely said

[@fionamckinnon1167]

Speak correctly yous is not a word.

[@thedonfonz2481]

@@fionamckinnon1167 no shit sherlock, just show us your KZbin badge next time 😂

[@thedonfonz2481]

@@fionamckinnon1167 no shit sherlock 👌😁

[@DanielleA2023]

You said Kia Ora.... youre awesome ❤❤❤the cook island girl is too 💕💕💕

[@GlenAndMado]

💛💛

[@moniquegin8444]

Dang- I want to go for the steamed lamb buns

[@antonioedwards7091]

Use are Awsome for going to explore areas like this. Much respect for use 💪🏽🤙🏾

[@GlenAndMado]

Thank you, means a lot!😊

[@HemiLenoel-je3lx]

What's it like here compared to the cook islands " there's more coconuts here than in all the islands put together, thought I was escaping from those eggs.

[@SharonMcauley-h1w]

So happy you met some subscribers

[@Steadyvibes09]

I love my hometown OTARA 💪 🌟 💞😎 the best place in Auckland 💯💞💫

[@MrCHURCHBOY274]

Thanks for coming through 🙏🏽

[@xplrfiree]

Thank you guys

[@danielezekielsmith674]

Awesome seeing y'all going around to all these lovely places everyone is so friendly.

[@freelancerconverse4413]

Otara my hometown living in Sydney now, glad you guys enjoyed your visit.

[@tuhuster]

Always respect Scottish and Irish people. From the struggle to. I hope you guys had a blast in SA. I believe that little uso that he makes the kele pua’a 😂

[@fndmystory]

I have always loved the Irish and to have you both promote Otara, and what our people are actually doing in comparison to the story and narrative our government wants people to believe is a wonderful and humbling kindness we so desperately seek. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart. May the lord bless the path before you both and keep you safe for all your journeys 🙏❤❤❤

[@lloydsprecisionplusplumbin9720]

Glen you and Mado are my best friend i really enjoyed your Videos keep up the good work it will pay off 👍.

[@GlenAndMado]

Thank you!!🥰🥰

[@dalem6597]

Can you guys come to The Clevedon farmers market please?🙏

[@GlenAndMado]

That market looks amazing! Would have loved to come but unfortunately we already left the country🙁

[@rastanz]

Otara born and bred, during my early teen years I worked in the gardens at Korkiri Te Rahuitanga Ki Otara back in the 80's ❤ Best Saturday markets ever! Roxy's and Yogi's video games arcades! OMAC! 34:26 the store behind you used to be a toy shop / bike & skateboard shop and there also used to be a brick constructed public toilets where the trees are now back in the 80's.

[@wood_rat]

Otara is lovely if you mind your business like any other suburb, it has one of the most popular weekly markets in Aotearoa which attracts people from all over Auckland and the locals are down to earth and will help you if you need a hand. I feel more threatened in Ponsonby with all the stuck up snobs everywhere and there was a shooting death in Ponsonby's main street recently

[@pacificmulitalomalu1360]

I arrived in Otara on November 1986. Today I still live in Otara and the safest area to live. Most of my Family lives in Otara, the best city in all New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@samuelforsyth6374]

Otara is calm as, I have seen stuff in Clendon.

[@hayleyhatcher3586]

Ive neva had any problem walking through otara..i dnt live in otara but otara is all good..the people are really nice ❤

[@jimmyxiz1646]

Love these vids I’m from nz my self keep it up

[@GlenAndMado]

Thank you😊

[@lisav834]

Lovely place with lovely people, much love 💗

[@Mensaje22]

1st time seeing your video it was good 👍👌

[@the7tongardengnome]

Otara use to be bad but pretty mellow these days.

[@ForevermoreVibe]

But are there any pies in Otara? And I am going to miss you two showing us around NZ - have to watch you in other countries too to see what you are up to🌏

[@GlenAndMado]

We didn't come across any, but I'm sure there are some! Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned for the next adventures🤗😍

[@Didyouthinktopray]

There are definitely pies in otara ❤ their fried chicken and chips is one of the best.

[@MacPakinga]

It was a safe and happy place to settle in to back in the days . So I remember could walk anywhere without hassle. Going to discos movie night at the Otara hall centre. Now it's none of that these days. Now 64 . Now I don't need to visit anymore. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@rolo4945]

New Zealand has many beautiful people, travel well. Keep safe ❤️

[@youtubemusic5210]

you guys should come to New Plymouth and climb Mount Taranaki it so beautiful. Also we have great pies lol

[@russellmurray9635]

Nothing wrong with otara. They have a good rugby 🏉 team and lovely people awesome rec center😊😊❤🎉

[@men7822]

Every city has its plus and minus. It depends on what it has more... May God bless Peetu in Auckland

[@henryjackson9793]

Ōtara is a beautiful place, Polynesian people by nature are very friendly. You can walk around all day and nobody will harm or attack you. You experienced that yourself. NZ perceived worst area is paradise compared to other cities in the world. I do hope that both of you are well, where ever you are now. Lovely couple, you even said Kia Ora.

[@GlenAndMado]

That's true, we met so many beautiful people!😊We are currently back in Europe with our families

[@illakillaSkiLAclan]

Exactly.not dangerous at all and full of coconuts coz there island poor too haha

[@illakillaSkiLAclan]

Otara or any district in New Zealand is not belong to a certain race . Coloured people in this country call most white people racists when they behaving in and out of political ask for coloured ppl only is racist . NZ is all races not just islanders ! Auckland is a European name RECOGNISE! 😊

[@contextspecific]

Irish drinking coffee and German drinking tea 👍🏼

[@GlenAndMado]

That's it😅

[@count0nz]

Greeting from Manuwera in South Auckland

[@rayray2602]

nice nice

[@paulheywood2116]

Never not met a single person from nz who wasn’t a good person there all good people

[@lizalohan01]

Chaz (charlie) best man ever 😂❤

[@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer]

This has to be my ultimate favourite episode 💯🙌 Thank you for visiting the ❤ of South Auckland 🙏🫂😭 Love you both & wish you the bestest travelling for the future🔮 CHUR TO THE MF CHUR🤙🍻

[@GlenAndMado]

Aww thanks so much for your feedback, means the world to us! We hope you stay tuned for the next adventures🤗🧡

[@howiestoffberg]

Niall was here in Auckland in April. Was wondering why the sun was shining in July

[@bbdgha]

I really enjoyed this episode but was just a little sad because no SHEEPS 😀🔥😂🙏

[@GlenAndMado]

Hahaha very funny 😂😂

[@kairau1519]

Go to mitimiti. Beautiful place where my people are from. It's in the north of new Zealand

[@MahiaMotaraka]

Otara is the heart of South auckland. Anything that comes out of Otara the rest if the south auckland follows.

[@the7tongardengnome]

I might go to the flea market this week to buy rewena bread i haven't had for ages.

[@ceciliabrown8018]

It’s not a misconception you just haven’t seen what really goes down lol that area is run by gangs , if you don’t involve yourself and keep to yourself , you won’t have any trouble.

[@fatangimaimotuliki6690]

HI GLEN & MADO❤❤ @36:26 you're almost across the road from my Grandmothers house❤. I was Literally shouting at the T.V🌺 "HI MY NANA. I LOVE YOU & I MISS YOU!!"😂🤣🤣 That makes This video that much more special now. 🌺Thank You GLEN&MADO🌺 Safe & Happy Travels 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@GlenAndMado]

Aww thanks for sharing this story! We glad you enjoyed this video!❤

[@coniston3106]

This sounds silly but NZ hood is different from hood you find in other places. In NZ I reckon just be fun and great, they happy with you as well aye

[@watcher_enki8Q75gaming]

Home of the brave and love...

[@DownUndaWhereTheresThunda]

Safe travels home!

[@GlenAndMado]

thank you😊

[@KathyTeNuku]

Hi thank you for sharing, I’m a kiwi but now I live in Sydney. Uses are awesome Kia Ora ❤❤

[@GlenAndMado]

Glad you liked it! Oh nice, we are heading soon to Sydney😊

[@numeralnumbers2413]

I live in otara and love it

[@thetalentedmrfitz]

I'm from the South Island of NZ and visited the Otara markets 25 years ago. I got more than a few sideways glances from the locals lol probably more due to the fact that I was sporting a mohawk and wearing steel cap Doc Martens boots. First interaction I had was with a guy trying to sell me drugs 🤣 Loved it though. I managed to pick up a few bargins then tucked into some delicious island cuisine - Chop Sui, Taro and Palusami 👌 So good!

[@GlenAndMado]

Wow that’s some special memories you had in Otara, it’s definitely an incredible place full of great people! We already miss it a lot, and don’t get me started about the food! Your totally right with that 😋😋

[@N_Richd1]

Bro can't believe he got that amount of panikeke (pancakes) for a dollar 🥞👀) lolz.. Man, I was going to comment you should've stopped in at Evelinas if you just walked past it, but you actually went in.. Nice island food there.. 🏝 I wish they had one around Mt. Albert/New Lynn/Avondale.

[@fu8713]

90s might have been a bit rough not so much now

[@kaloloL8]

Otara is a great place and holds alot of culture. Its the very few gangs that make it feel as though it is dangerous due to the types of crime they commit. It's really a minority group, however. It's ironic that you can hear a Police helicopter chase around when he speaks to the guy basking. 😅 Hope yous enjoyed NZ in general. Its a mixed bag of cookies. 😁

[@johnallen8094]

When you heading down south?

[@TishanaAbsolum-pd1od]

Otara is my hometown and is sad to see videos like such stating it's a dangerous place!! It's not, it's just like any other place!! But I hope you's enjoyed your Experience here in OTARA ✌️

[@charlottetehiwi7952]

❤❤❤

[@Stinkteke23]

you should go to manurewa

[@richardsingh5827]

Kia Ora

[@evilisforbidden3981]

One thing Glen & Mado... Dont get Samoan & Tongan mixed up. Its like Kiwi vs Aussie 🤣

[@GlenAndMado]

Good to know😅

[@RachelWilson-i7f]

I live in New Zealand and where I live right now we have a gang on our corner ,but there quite most of the time

[@stadiumviolence4325]

omg , the German went to the dangerous place

[@nsevv]

There are too many gangs. Shops don't even dare stay open after 9pm.

[@Matika_awatea]

You definitely don’t go though

[@Watho3_]

@@Matika_awatea fr hahaha shops be open late all the time. Always go to buy lamb buns from that boy hahah. They on!

[@tuhuster]

My guy watched the news too much 😂

[@thageneral1648]

24hours in rewa

[@mbnb007]

its when the drinking starts that you wouldnt want to be around..

[@Auckland-girl]

Like anywhere.

[@kailageorge2810]

Omg I miss home 😪

[@lee-teritusini1008]

😂😂wen my,cuz Nia rode passed@ bike 😅

[@DefKiller90]

It use to be one of most dangerous place in nz back in the 80s and 90s even the 2000s as well it was the Bronx of nz now its calm down use to look like a 3rd world slum back in the day with the rubbish and tagging everywhere its 85 percent public housing one of the poorest neighbourhood in Auckland still is

[@Elmonke61]

I knew this place was dangerous to start with. ive only been to Otara like 4 times

[@diwakarmudliar4886]

Hey guys next time yous are in otara come to my place I'll make us an omelette for lunch or something

[@LIQUORDICCK]

nice to see you two out and about in this melting pot of culture, food and so on. Generally good people wherever you go in new Zealand.

[@GlenAndMado]

Only met the nicest people in New Zealand😊

[@LIQUORDICCK]

@@GlenAndMado thoroughly enjoying watching your guys tour of NZ, wherever your guys next journey takes yous i hope more viewers see yous around and offer their hospitality and love. take care G&M