Western Leader – Letter re Oratia
Did you know the Western Leader is available online here? The latest issue contains a Letter to the Editor from Oratia local, Mate Marinovich, asking for investment in Oratia particularly sewerage -sewerage issues being an ongoing problem for the School and Halls. The letter was also requesting investment in preserving Oratia’s natural beauty . He offers […]
House Fire on West Coast Road, Oratia
House fire at home next to bowling club last night. All people were reported safe. Thoughts go out to the homeowners this morning. Expect delays on West Coast Road this morning. Story from stuff.co.nz here and below. Eight flee Auckland house fire from Stuff.co.nz Eight West Auckland residents narrowly escaped a fire which has destroyed […]
Cultural Icon #64 – Mr Peter Lange
Interview with Local Artist Peter Lange. Cultural Icons is a project by Depot Artspace that celebrates people who have shaped New Zealand’s arts and culture scene. Watch the video here … Cultural Icon Episode 64 Mr Peter Lange
Oratia Blacksmithing College
HOT HALLS COURTESY OF ORATIA RATEPAYERS AND RESIDENTS
ello winter! New radiant heaters have been purchased for both halls. The small hall has had their heaters installed . And the Settlers Hall is due to have theirs installed this month. New curtains have also been hung in the Settlers hall. We’re looking forward to a cosy warm winter for our Playgroup, Movies, Yoga, […]
$40,000 earmarked for Oratia
Fantastic result as our Local Board in their final December meeting approved $40,000 funding for Oratia towards implementation of the Oratia LAP. The new domain land surrounding the halls has been largely an empty space, and the project begins with a discussion and landscape design. We look forward to a future for the Halls […]
Central Rail Loop and Draft Annual Plan Submissions
Draft Annual Plan Submissions are now open, and you should have received a submission form in your letterbox. You can also make a submission online at the Auckland Council Site. The Central Rail Loop plan is also open for submissions. There is video information available on the Auckland Transport website in which Mayor Len Brown suggests […]
Glen Eden Transformation Full Steam Ahead
Exciting movement for our neighbours. Glen Eden, the neighbours with whom we share a library, an intermediate school, shopping district and transport hub. Glen Eden is the gateway into the foothills and the entrance to the Waitakere area., and their has been interesting work on improving the Glen Eden township. The township is […]
518 West Coast Rd: a word from the developer.
Last month the Oratia R&R wrote to Daniel Thomas, one of the Directors of 518 West Coast Rd Ltd, who is undertaking the development at 518 West Coast Rd. We outlined some of the concerns residents had expressed about the work – i.e. the nature and density of the housing, and the future of the […]
Oratia Village Defined: Plan Change 35
inal court documents and decisions regarding Plan Change 35 have been finalised. Of particular interest is the decision relating to the appeal from Waitakere Ranges Protection Society, regarding the size and scale of the land that will form Oratia village. The Map (see attachment at the end of the document) shows the […]