Papaya Stories is an Auckland creative agency based at 19 Frank Gill Road in Birkdale, founded by Yana Kirakovskaya. The agency calls itself award-winning, and it designs site-specific audio tours, immersive experiences, multi-sensory events and placemaking activations that aim to bring people together. Its work draws on storytelling, interactive arts, silent disco and psychology, with the aim of building connection and wellbeing. It also offers team-building services, city walks, clean-ups and beach grooves.
The agency works with corporates, conferences, communities, local businesses, and school and youth groups, and says it has worked with governmental and creative agencies. It is available for national and international projects, and it offers creative services such as photography and videography. Enquiries can be sent through the contact form on the website or by email to papayastories@gmail.com. It suits teams, schools and community groups looking for something different from a standard event.