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 […]

Oratia inspired Parrs Park Playground Concept

An artists impression of the new Parrs Park design  is on this month’s Waitakere Local  Board Agenda.  Referencing the Oratia orchards and history, the design includes fruit crate inspired seating, orchard trees, climbing towers, swings  archimedes water spirals and water pumps, and sand play.  It’s beautiful. Full item on agenda is   here on page 103 […]

Council is Inviting Input on Weed Management Policy – Now!

Have your say on Auckland Council’s draft Weed Management Policy here . This draft policy (available here) has been developed to help prevent and manage weeds in Auckland’s parks and open spaces. The policy covers council-owned land, reserves, road corridors, civic spaces, wetlands, beaches, riparian margins, volcanic landscapes as well as areas of wilderness and […]

The New Draft Unitary Planning Rules will Shape Where You Live

Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Forum will be on 1 May at Oratia School.   Below is the forum dates sent posted by the Waitakere Local Board.   Come along this is your chance to have your say about the rules for where you live. The Unitary Plan replaces all city and district council plans and the […]

Local Unitary Plan Roadshow Tomorrow

The Draft Unitary Plan and Map are available online now.   It’s the rulebook for Auckland and so if nothing else at least check out the rules that will affect your property. Type in your address and find out what zone and overlay you are.  My main overlay on Parker Rd appears to be Country living, […]