ORATIA Community Disaster Response Workshop – Sunday 29th September
𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲! Sunday 29th September 2024 2.00pm, Oratia Bowling Club, West Coast Road We’re looking for community members to join us and create a resilience network for Oratia, so we can be better prepared for the next disaster or extreme weather event.To kick things off the Oratia R & R are […]
September is Bee Aware Month at Arataki – Expert Sessions and Films
Arataki Visitor Centre is hosting a series of events, information sessions and films about bees and beekeeping @ Arataki Visitor Center. Well worth a visit, and don’t forget to support Oratia’s local honey at the honesty box on Parker Rd. Information from Auckland Council below or link to full details here. Film schedule Sunday 7 September, 2pm-3.30pm – […]
WEED ALERT: Ginger
Ginger. Weedbusters. have got the full story, but the most important info is copied below – HOW TO GET RID OF IT. The weather is warming up so get those gumboots on and get stuck in. If you need a weedplan or bins try Weedfree Trust. Ginger: What Can I Do to Get Rid of […]
Happy Day ! R.I.P. Ugly Sign.
It’s been an unwanted guest, the ugly “drive to the conditions” sign, with its phallic graffiti. But today we celebrate the return of our natural spaces. Congratulations to the community member who finally arm wrestled the council into taking it away. And to the very naughty vandal (aka local hero) […]
Oratia Village Masterplan
Waitakere Ranges Foothill Design Guide
Document produced by council that gives design guidance for building, subdividing, and landscaping in the Waitakere Range’s Foothills. Waitakere Ranges Foothills Design Guide here.
Oratia Public Workshop And Market Display – Council’s Waitakere Ranges Visitor Management Plan
Auckland Council is developing a Visitor Management Plan for the region. Click here for the Waitakere Range Visitor Management Background Report Workshop dates: Oratia Small Hall Tuesday 17 Sept 7-9pm Oratia Market Saturday 7 September 9.00-midday, Community booth, Oratia Markets, Artisan Wines, 99 Parrs Cross Road The Background is interesting reading and mentions Oratia’s statement of intent […]
Oratia Draft Village Plans and Feedback Form – Due this Friday August 23rd
hat is the future of Oratia? Have your say. Last day for Feedback is 23 August. Large set of plans still in Settlers Hall window. And printed feedback forms available, or view them below and email. But get them in and let council know your thoughts. Oratia Village Plans + Feedback Form Here. Send your finished form […]
Plans ARE in the Settlers Hall Window
Plans are displayed in the sliding door windows of the Settlers Hall. Below is a teaser of what’s in the hall. Proposed planting styles. Artistic bridges to signify entry and exits. Dick Frizzell fruit sign artwork inspired entry signs, and a heritage orchard with ampitheatre style steps seating. A nice place to sit with […]
How can council improve public space
Leaflets in your mail box today Hop down to the Settlers Hall and check out the display. A new layout referencing our history allows for a more useable space. Which has room for more activities. A Coffee shop kiosk that could be architecturally significant and reflect our area like perhaps the barns, a new Scouts […]