Seussical!

If you haven’t been to the Glen Eden Playhouse yet – you should!  It’s in an  iconic brick building  which was previously Glen Edens Town Hall.  Seussical sounds like a cool play for the kids and  lollies and cups of tea for sale at intermission.  Book it!

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 […]

Meet the Local Board Candidates

Local Elections coming up for 2013.  We’ve invited the local board Candidates and the council Waitakere Ward candidates to come and meet the locals and us to meet them.  If you need more information check out vote.co.nz and get information from the council here  including candidate profiles which is worth a read.  This is your chance […]

Oratia Historical Book

The first part of Auckland Council’s Oratia Heritage and Design project involved documenting Oratia’s historical and cultural heritage.  The research was done  by Zarah Burnett, a young historian working with Rod Clough & Associates.   Lots of interesting reading  including  the founding families, the dances, the murder, the architecture,  the churches,  Wild Oratia Post, the […]

Another Great Film – Dolphin Boy Comes to Oratia – this Friday.

We are so lucky to have Mr Robin Kewell , local film maker , sharing  with us the latest Award winning documentaries and block buster releases right here in our little village of Oratia.  He’s got a big screen, high definition movies and excellent sound quality.  Because of his professional relationship with the Vic Movie […]

Oratia Public Workshop And Market Display – Council’s Waitakere Ranges Visitor Management Plan

Auckland Council is developing a Visitor Management Plan for the region. Click here for the Waitakere Range Visitor Management Background Report Workshop dates: Oratia Small Hall Tuesday 17 Sept 7-9pm Oratia Market Saturday 7 September 9.00-midday, Community booth, Oratia Markets, Artisan Wines, 99 Parrs Cross Road The Background  is interesting reading and mentions Oratia’s statement of intent […]

Village Plans Community Open Day Saturday 17th

Oratia Village Plans  are on Display in the Settlers Hall window. Auckland Council Design Staff will be on site to answer questions  at the Settlers Hall this Saturday 17th between 10 – 12. All welcome. Drop in.   Check it out.