AGM Folk Museum

2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ORATIA FOLK MUSEUM SOCIETY. Wednesday 11th David Harre, 527 West Coast Road, Oratia. Phone 818 7816. The Museum Committee extends a warm welcome to all members and to any  people who may wish to be involved or keen to assist with the promotion and support of this very valuable […]

Congratulations to Gary Henderson

Congratulations to Oratia Local,  Gary Henderson –   Playwright and our very own President of the Oratia Ratepayers & Resident,  for winning the Playmarket Award 2013.  The award recognises  a playwright who has made a significant artistic contribution to theatre in New Zealand.  Nice!

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 […]

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 […]