Oratia Draft Village Plans and Feedback Form – Due this Friday August 23rd
hat is the future of Oratia? Have your say. Last day for Feedback is 23 August. Large set of plans still in Settlers Hall window. And printed feedback forms available, or view them below and email. But get them in and let council know your thoughts. Oratia Village Plans + Feedback Form Here. Send your finished form […]
Plans ARE in the Settlers Hall Window
Plans are displayed in the sliding door windows of the Settlers Hall. Below is a teaser of what’s in the hall. Proposed planting styles. Artistic bridges to signify entry and exits. Dick Frizzell fruit sign artwork inspired entry signs, and a heritage orchard with ampitheatre style steps seating. A nice place to sit with […]
How can council improve public space
Leaflets in your mail box today Hop down to the Settlers Hall and check out the display. A new layout referencing our history allows for a more useable space. Which has room for more activities. A Coffee shop kiosk that could be architecturally significant and reflect our area like perhaps the barns, a new Scouts […]
Bridge at Bella Rakha by Oratia blacksmith Chris Moore of Artistic Ironworks
The new masterplan for Oratia proposes artistic bridges to define an entrance to our village area. I was reminded of this beautiful iron work by local blacksmith Chris Moore from Artistic Iron Works. The bridge belongs to the Bella Rakha retreat centre and the Oratia School kids cross it when they go for their […]
IMPORTANT: Plans for Oratia Village Design in Settlers Hall – tomorrow
The plans for Oratia Village were presented last night with Isthmus Group and the Council. The plans are displayed in the Settlers Hall window for 2 weeks only! Get down there and check them out. From tomorrow, their will be A3 takeaway plans and a feedback form. Or there is a PDF at the […]
Help deliver the Apple. It’s fun and friendly.
The 2013 winter edition of the Oratia Apple is soon to be in Oratia letterboxes. My kids love delivering the Apple and we always meet some new neighbours on our street. But we still have some streets that require help. So anyone wishing to help deliver the Oratia Apple please contact Jo atforwardthinking@slingshot.co.nzor on […]
SUPPORT ORATIA SCHOOL – WONDERFUL FILM
Love the Orchards and your Rural Views…….Buy Local
ove the Orchard’s and your Rural Views -well the best way we can preserve them is by supporting them with our spending power. Apple orchards and grape vines aren’t just a romantic notion. So if buying some of the freshest, tastiest and best produce around isn’t enough of a reason, then shop local because […]
Cultural Icon #64 – Mr Peter Lange
Interview with Local Artist Peter Lange. Cultural Icons is a project by Depot Artspace that celebrates people who have shaped New Zealand’s arts and culture scene. Watch the video here … Cultural Icon Episode 64 Mr Peter Lange
Rural Village Design
Oratia has had a lovely piece of grass around our halls called the domain and the Oratia R&R have been contemplating its uses. The council have kindly granted some funding so we can explore the options in our little town (more on this shortly). Kaukapakapa is a township with similar attributes that has recently undergone […]