Media Action in Oratia: Local Filming and Pokemon Go
Oratia hasen’t missed out on the latest Pokemon Go Craze. You’ll find Zubats and Pidgeys and Pokestops hidden all over including ; Arataki, Nolas and Oratia Church . And in other Media news, there will be filming at the Oratia Church coming up for the latest Brokenwood Mysteries series. The Brokenwood Mysteries is described as “set […]
Settlers Film Club Next Showing: “Where to Invade Next?”
FRIDAY 1st July 8pm, at the Oratia Settlers’ Hall WHERE TO INVADE NEXT ? (JUST RELEASED IN NEW ZEALAND) This is an expansive, rib-tickling, and subversive comedyin which Michael Moore, playing the role of “invader,” visits a host of nations to learn how the U.S. could improve its own prospects. The creator of Fahrenheit 9/11 […]
HOW THE WEST WAS WON – PIHA
Shared from Piha Village Voice…. Don’t miss this : ‘How the West was Won’ Maori history & contemporary legends of West Auckland & Piha! Stories by Tim Shadbolt & Pita Turei with special guests & performances by local Kapahaka and Dam Native DATE: Sunday 3rd July Tickets $20 on sale from The Piha Cafe […]
Settlers’ Film Club: The Lady in the Van – Friday 3rd June 8pm
Alan Bennett’s story is based on the true story of Miss Shepherd (played by a magnificent Maggie Smith), a woman of uncertain origins who “temporarily” parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. What begins as a begrudged favour becomes a relationship that will change both their lives. […]
“Hunt for the Wilderpeople” Oratia Location
A little bit of movie stardust for Oratia who gets a mention as one of the film sets for the stunning kiwi film “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”. In Sundays’ Stuff article by Steve Kilgallon: Behind the scenes of Wilderpeople: mud, snow, kids and fake pigs “It’s unusual, says Stevenson, that about 95% of the scenes […]
Have your Say: Waitakere Ranges Bus Survey
Oratia/Watiarua and Henderson Valley buses were cut last year under the new bus network starting 2017. But now AT is exploring new rural bus options for Waitakere Ranges in this survey. Check it out and let them know what public transport options might be helpful for your household? Details here Auckland Transport and the Waitakere […]
Council Funding Available: Heritage and Waste Minimisation Grants
Auckland Council Grants are now open for : Regional Heritage Funding , which is up to $20,000 for care and restoration of privately owned buildings and now also “heritage land” (not council owned). Get some funding support if you’re planning to upgrade that packing shed roof, or barn, church or your listed villa. I notice they have […]