Local Board Agenda includes a request for a $40,000 investment in Oratia History and Village
tem 15 (pg 47) on the Agenda for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board meeting tomorrow night, is a request for funding approval of $40,000 for a project that will assist with implementing Local Area Plan policies and actions relating to the enhancement of the village of Oratia’s historical and cultural identity. The item recommendation 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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
We love Oratia – Join Oratia R&R
WE LOVE ORATIA – HELP US – HELP YOU Our Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association has undergone big changes in the last two years with a completely new committee trying to find their way, but we are now bedded in and fired up. We have been taking on the project of advocating for Oratia and we […]
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 […]
We love Oratia – Join Oratia R&R
WE LOVE ORATIA – HELP US – HELP YOU Our Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association has undergone big changes in the last two years with a completely new committee trying to find their way, but we are now bedded in and fired up. We have been taking on the project of advocating for Oratia and we […]