Miss Peach and The Travellin Bones
Miss Peach and The Travellin’ Bones are a Dark Folk/Country band from the foothills of the Ranges. Consisting of Jodie Peach on Vocals and Guitars, Sarah Radford on Double Bass, And Rich Manic on Drums. They recently had their photo shoot at Oratia Folk Museum. Jodie Peach, being a local, had come across this stunning […]
Settlers Film Club – Next Screening
Friday 5th June ‘The DARK HORSE’ (m) Oratia Settlers Hall. 8 pm (Doors open 7.15) $12 Adult $10 Senior Student Starring an extraordinary NZ cast; Cliff Curtis (Whale Rider and Boy), James Rolleston (Boy) and Kirk Torrance (Outrageous Fortune) The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of […]
Oratia Features in TV One’s Neighbourhood Series This Sunday At 11am
Oratia, Sunday 7 September, 11am on TV One August 31 in Oratia, New Zealand This week Italian born Alessandra Zecchini shows us around her neighbourhood – Oratia a rural community of about two and a half thousand lucky souls on the border between Auckland’s city sprawl and the wild forests and beaches of the West […]
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 – […]
Big Ears and Squishy Toes – This Easter Saturday
ASTER SATURDAY AT ORATIA FARMERS MARKET 9am to 12 pmCome and join in the fun…. – Easter Bunny handing out chocolate eggs – Grape stomping to celebrate harvest time for Artisan Wines
Affetto returns to the Oratia Prayer House
Sunday March 23rd sees a special performance by early music ensemble Affetto in the Oratia Prayer House. Affetto – whose name in Italian means mood, emotion, effect – performed their first public concert at the Prayer House in 2010. Since then they have continued to explore the lesser known chamber music of the Baroque and […]
The Oratia Jungle Festival – this Saturday March 1st
Set in the lush surroundings of Landsendt Subtropical Gardens in the West Auckland rural village of Oratia, The Oratia Jungle Festival is a one day celebration of top NZ live music, art, sculpture, film and visuals, wine and creativity in one of the most stunning locations in Auckland.
Beginners Yoga Course – Harmony Yoga at Oratia Primary School
Beginners Yoga Course 10 February – 17 March with Megan Blennerhassett . Monday’s 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm . Visit her website to book. Bookings Essential.
dance dance dance School at Oratia Settlers Hall
Contemporary dance artist, choreographer, and Oratia local Christina Houghton is bringing dance to the Settlers Hall. So check the proposed timetable then book in and dance! dance dance dance School aims to develop a student’s awareness of their own moving bodies through space in relation to the floor, music and others in an […]