Thanks Auckland Council for Funding our Heaters.

Massive great THANKS  to Community Facilities in the Auckland Council who have kindly paid for the heaters in our Settlers and Small halls.  The heaters have made an enormous difference to our hall users.   Thanks from the   Oratia Residents and Ratepayers and all the hall users:  particularly Playgroup and all the mothers, kids […]

Open Days for the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan

UPDATE:  IT’S 6 PM 18 NOVEMBER FOR RURAL AND WAITAKERE RANGES.  REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY FOLLOWING LINK BELOW. I know. Again.  Another Meeting.  But it’s the rules for Auckland and Oratia and your property!  And once it’s locked in it will be hard to change.  So lets get it right.  18 November Old Council Building.

Thank You Card From Oratia Playgroup

We received a lovely thank you card from Oratia Playgroup Committee today as they have been enjoying the new heaters.  You’re welcome Oratia Playgroup.    We are glad all the wee playgroup kids and their mums are staying warm.    It’s our pleasure from Oratia Ratepayers and Residents.  The Oratia Settlers Hall was built by […]

Oratia Farmers Market Best in Auckland Nominee – needs your vote.

Oratia Farmers Market is up for best Auckland Market –  obviously!    So get in there and vote for Auckland’s best market and support local.  Tell the rest of Auckland what we already know, that the best farmers markets are on a farm (well a wine farm).  Vote Here. (And while you are there you […]

Unitary Plan – Oratia Village – Notified

It’s time to make another round of submissions. This document relates to the Unitary Plan rules for the Waitakere Ranges Heritage area and the newly added rules around the Oratia Village Precinct. Unitary Plan rules for Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area in a document format.  This will determine the future of our community and the development of […]

Parrs Park Playground Timing Update

Parrs Park Playground upgrade is still progressing after a few design edits.   Council are in the tender process now and if they find  a suitable contractor then they are looking at a start date before Christmas and completion early 2014. If you haven’t checked it out –  at the back of  Parrs Park, behind […]

Oratia Bowling Club – Have a Go!

If you haven’t had a reason to visit the historic Oratia Bowling Club, this is your chance.  This  groovy little building is a very funky little spot. Have a Go at Lawn Bowls 1-4pm Sunday 20th October Oratia Bowling Club 515 West Coast Road Oratia A fun day for all the Family.  According to the […]

Oratia Village Precinct Rules now up – it’s time to have a second crack at the Unitary Plan

From the Waitakere Ranges Local Board: The Proposed Unitary Plan is now available to view, with formal submissions now being accepted http://ow.ly/pk4o2 The difference this time is that their are now rules for the Oratia Village zone.  It’s important.  It will define where we live and how our village develops and whether we retain the character […]