Love Local’s most popular booth in 2025 was 4Paws Empire.
This year’s Love Local was another popular event, with more than 100 local businesses filling Te Rauparaha Arena to sell their products and promote their services.
A big congratulations to the team at 4Paws Empire for taking out the People’s Choice Award for best booth or truck. The Mushroom House and Poi Creations were close runners-up.
One of the fantastic stores inside Kai Tahi, 4Paws Empire provides affordable, high-quality products for fellow dog lovers.
Run by Glenna and Damon, 4Paws offers a variety of items, from harnesses, leads and collars, to dog treats and ‘puppuccinos’. As Kai Tahi is a dog-friendly space, dog owners can bring their four-legged friends in to check out what’s on offer in store.
Love Local has gone from strength to strength since the first event in 2020, this year attracting more than 4000 people through the door.
The People’s Choice Award is chosen by attendees who can vote for their favourite booth or truck on the day by scanning a QR code featured on posters around the expo.
As this year’s People’s Choice winner, 4Paws will receive promotion, including a professional photoshoot.
Everyone who voted in the People’s Choice category went into the draw to win a year’s supply of Whittaker’s chocolate, which was won by Kym Wylie from Porirua.
24 Jun 2025
