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 […]
Very Local Candidate – Oratia Man: Paul Mitchell Running for Licensing Trust
Special mention here to Oratia’s own candidate: Mr Paul Mitchell. Paul is running for a position on the Waitakere Licensing Board Trust. Ward 3 Here is a copy of his profile below. Good luck in the race Paul! Paul MITCHELL Independent My principal place of residence is in the Waitakere Licensing Trust area. It’s time […]
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 […]
Community Notice: Advent Fair 17 Nov at Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School
Sunday 17 November: Advent Fair at Titirangi Ruldolf Steiner School, 5 Helios Place (off Laingholm Drive). 10am-3pm, rain or shine. Come and experience a unique fair of music, craft, activities and the best food ever! A warm and inviting family atmosphere, embracing the advent theme. Ph. 817 4386
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 […]
Waitakere Ranges Foothill Design Guide
Document produced by council that gives design guidance for building, subdividing, and landscaping in the Waitakere Range’s Foothills. Waitakere Ranges Foothills Design Guide here.
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.