Category: News

Subdivision – 518 West Coast Rd – more information

In the previous item (below) about the subdivision at 518 West Coast Rd I cited an adjoining property owner who phoned the Council and reported being told that  Council “could neither confirm nor deny that a subdivision was planned, and furthermore that under existing legislation certain organisations are able to apply to subdivide properties without notification […]

Subdivision in progress – 10 sections – 518 West Coast Road

“Under existing legislation certain organisations are able to apply to subdivide properties without notification to neighbours, and have their details withheld by the Council.” This is an information collecting exercise. We’re curious … and we’re interested in what you think. A few weeks ago we heard anecdotal evidence that a piece of land in Oratia […]

Local Government News.

Weed Spraying on Now. Upcoming meeting regarding Heritage Plan. Site visit meeting from Auckland Council planning department regarding the layout and future use of the Oratia Domain.  More details here.

Auckland Transport Under Fire

Given that one of the Oratia R&R’s persistent problems is the lack of real community consultation undertaken by the Council and CCOs, this story is pertinent. The Herne Bay Residents Association is taking on Auckland Transport – a Council Controlled Organisation – over its lack of public consultation. From “The Aucklander”: “Auckland Transport is being asked […]

Oratia Living Area Subdivision

A   subdivision of previous greenspace to include 10 state houses is planned in the living zone of Oratia. The project is on temporary hold while the details are being worked out, but a house has been shifted in preparation for the development. Watch this space for more information and a map of the project. […]

The Apple’s back!

Hi everyone. There’s a new issue of the Oratia Apple hot off the presses this week and we’re looking for volunteers to help us deliver it during the weekend of 18-19 August.  If you can help, please contact Jo on forwardthinking@slingshot.co.nz or phone 818 6915.  We intend to publish the Apple on a quarterly basis, roughly in line […]