Author: Oratia

Settlers Film Club – The Intouchables

There are new heaters at the Settler’s Hall on  569 West Coast Road, so it will be toasty warm at the hall so come on down for this award winning  Film.     The Film Club is run by local movie man  – Robin Kewell.    Details are on his Settlers Film Club  website at http://settlersfilmclub.weebly.com/ THE INTOUCHABLES […]

What will make Glen Eden Rock?

Our neighbours in Glen Eden are getting a well deserved town centre upgrade.   Glen Eden, the gateway to the Waitakeres, is our close neighbour and we share their resources, so as well as wanting the best for our neighbours,  Oratia also has  a direct interest in the township. There have been some nice things […]

Local Yoga at the Settlers Hall by West Auckland Yoga

est Auckland Yoga teaches yoga for all, regardless of age or path. The focus in our Yoga classes is on alignment. Through alignment comes physical awareness, strength and flexibility. With the aid of props you are able to achieve poses and hold them for longer. Our vision is to create an environment where you are […]

Settlers Film Club – The Last Dogs of Winter

ovie buffs and dog lovers get down and check out what’s happening at the Settlers Film Club  showing at Oratia Settlers Hall next Friday 17th May at 8pm and ‘The Last Dogs of Winter’ an award winning NZ film by Costa Botes ‘One man, 150 Canadian Eskimo dogs, and lots of polar bears. All of them living on the […]

HOT HALLS COURTESY OF ORATIA RATEPAYERS AND RESIDENTS

ello winter! New radiant heaters have been purchased for both halls.  The small hall has had their heaters installed .  And the Settlers Hall is due to have theirs installed this month. New curtains have also been hung in the Settlers hall. We’re  looking forward to a cosy warm winter for our Playgroup, Movies, Yoga, […]

Heroes and Villains at Glen Eden Library School holidays – Free

Cool free activities spotted at Glen Eden Library. Crazy science with the Mad Scientist: fun science session for children. Limited places.  Contact the Glen Eden library as registration is required.    This Saturday 20 April 11am to 12noon. And then   this should keep my little heroes from turning into villains over the holidays. Below is the […]

Oratia inspired Parrs Park Playground Concept

An artists impression of the new Parrs Park design  is on this month’s Waitakere Local  Board Agenda.  Referencing the Oratia orchards and history, the design includes fruit crate inspired seating, orchard trees, climbing towers, swings  archimedes water spirals and water pumps, and sand play.  It’s beautiful. Full item on agenda is   here on page 103 […]