Author: Oratia

Local Government News.

Weed Spraying on Now. Upcoming meeting regarding Heritage Plan. Site visit meeting from Auckland Council planning department regarding the layout and future use of the Oratia Domain.  More details here.

Auckland Transport Under Fire

Given that one of the Oratia R&R’s persistent problems is the lack of real community consultation undertaken by the Council and CCOs, this story is pertinent. The Herne Bay Residents Association is taking on Auckland Transport – a Council Controlled Organisation – over its lack of public consultation. From “The Aucklander”: “Auckland Transport is being asked […]

Oratia Living Area Subdivision

A   subdivision of previous greenspace to include 10 state houses is planned in the living zone of Oratia. The project is on temporary hold while the details are being worked out, but a house has been shifted in preparation for the development. Watch this space for more information and a map of the project. […]

Wonderful Oratia Craftswomen

aking craft work in Oratia since 1978, the quality of the work is extraordinary. The Oratia Spinning and Craft Group began in a small town in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges and it has been going strong ever since.  Part of the beauty of groups like this is that you can see a product develop from start to […]

We love Oratia – Join Oratia R&R

 WE LOVE ORATIA   – HELP US – HELP YOU Our Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association has undergone big changes in the last two years with a completely new committee trying to find their way, but we are now bedded in and fired up. We have been taking on the project of advocating for Oratia and we […]

What makes great places?

The Power of 10 is a concept regarding great placemaking.  The idea is that it’s not enough to have just one great place in a neighborhood- you need a number of them to create a truly lively city or town.So how is Oratia Village doing?  Have we got 10.  1. Oratia School – Great, good school, […]

Local Artist – Peter Lange Installation

I saw the last brick artworks heading down our road in Oratia on a large truck.  Very cool. Fancy hearing about a clay bibliography, housed in a brick bookcase? Come along to hear Tessa Laird and Peter Lange talk about their Window Gallery installation this Sat 11am at Objectspace. Questions welcome!  Art gallery in Ponsonby […]

Kauri Dieback Disease

Yes.  It’s still a serious problem in our forests. How to spot Kauri dieback disease  Look out for Kauri trees with – Yellow leaves Dead branches Thinning canopy Bleeding gum (pictured) at the base of the tree, which spreads around the trunk to form a collar   How you can help  Don’t walk on kauri tree roots Stay […]