Author: Oratia

Public Kept in Dark: Board Slides More Money  to “Weeding” / Conflicted trusts .

  In a late addition to the Boards Nov 12 Agenda, Waitakere Ranges Local  board has allocated another $104k  to weeding and  Ecomatters Trust, with which it has significant  conflict of interest,  for another door to door knocking campaign and weeding.  The details of the private properties receiving assistance were  closed to the public.  This is a […]

What’s On 14 & 15 Nov: Open Studios Waitakere, including free claymation and Lopdell rooftop gig

Open Studios Waitakere is happening on  14 + 15 November.  Tour  the studios of local Waitakere  artists.  Web page here.   Brochure/map here. As well as these events:  CLAYMATION WITH GUY CAPPER Saturday, November 14, 2015 , 10:00am 4:00pm Especially for Open Studio Weekend, in addition to Te Uru’s Portage weekend events, you can experience the work of […]

Thank you Monique Endt for our Oratia Valley Mural

A huge thank you to local artist Monique Endt for her brilliant work creating the Oratia Valley Mural on the utility box at the corner of Shaw Road and West Coast Road.  It’s been nice to drive by each day and see it progress and all the detail being added.  It really captures our beautiful valley, […]

Settlers Film Club : Christmas Special Friday 20th

Friday 20th Nov. 7:30 onwards (Film starts at 8pm) UR LAST FILM of the SEASON (PG) A MOVIE – MULLED WINE – MINCE PIES – WINE & CHEESE AND more…. An occasion to meet up before the Christmas holidays and celebrate our 2015 season, see friends and neighbours, enjoy adrink and some food, PLUS a […]

Oratia Teen Girl’s Self-Defence Workshop

Oratia Self-Defence Workshop for teenage girls aged 13-14 ish To develop strength, enhance self-image   and build self-confidence Aim of workshop: • To foster positive self-image • To encourage safe, sensible decision-making • To reduce anxiety, fear and misinformation • To increase feelings of safety Activities centre on: • Body pride • Verbal assertiveness • Physical […]

New Course: Korean Martial Arts for 5-6 Year Olds in 2016

New class at Oratia Settlers Hall in  2016.  Check the Timetable for details on all our courses.  Kuk Sool Won, a traditional Korean martial arts, 0ffers it’s Kiwi Dragons course for the Young ones. Our Kiwi Dragons classes offer a specialised programme for 5 and 6 year olds. Students learn martial arts skills through a […]

Rural Rates Review Results

The Finance & Performance committee have voted on the Rural Rates Review Proposal. There were two motions put forward: The first motion was  to not consult on the proposal to reallocate rates within the farm/lifestyle sector. (For Penny Hulse, Against Linda Cooper).  This motion was lost. Instead, the council passed the motion to”consult on the […]

Have Your Say: Draft Transport Guidelines for Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area

Draft Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Transport Guidelines  Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Transport Guidelines is a document produced for our area, it includes 10 principles for Transport work in the ranges including guidelines on information on treatment of  verges, signs, safety barriers, cyclists, type of road surface.  Transport are looking for feedback – details below. Distributed via the […]