Oratia Gateway Signs Please!
t the Waitakere Ranges Local Board December Meeting, Secretary, Penny Sparks , spoke on behalf of the Oratia Ratepayers & Residents requesting Gateway Signage for Oratia. At last years AGM the Oratia R&R highlighted the lack of visual identity for Oratia village. The town’s main sign used to be the signwriting on the Oratia Settlers […]
Oratia Jungle Festival – 1st March
Local Job Opportunity: Arts and Culture Venues Manager Job at Lopdell Precinct
A couple of interesting local jobs advertised in the Western Leader. Also a feature in the Western Leader on TONIGHT’S film club movie Gardening with Soul at the Settlers Hall 7.15 $12 for Adults $10 for Seniors (includes hot drink and a biscuit).
Western Leader – Letter re Oratia
Did you know the Western Leader is available online here? The latest issue contains a Letter to the Editor from Oratia local, Mate Marinovich, asking for investment in Oratia particularly sewerage -sewerage issues being an ongoing problem for the School and Halls. The letter was also requesting investment in preserving Oratia’s natural beauty . He offers […]
House Fire on West Coast Road, Oratia
House fire at home next to bowling club last night. All people were reported safe. Thoughts go out to the homeowners this morning. Expect delays on West Coast Road this morning. Story from stuff.co.nz here and below. Eight flee Auckland house fire from Stuff.co.nz Eight West Auckland residents narrowly escaped a fire which has destroyed […]
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
Oratia Blacksmithing College
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, […]
$40,000 earmarked for Oratia
Fantastic result as our Local Board in their final December meeting approved $40,000 funding for Oratia towards implementation of the Oratia LAP. The new domain land surrounding the halls has been largely an empty space, and the project begins with a discussion and landscape design. We look forward to a future for the Halls […]
Central Rail Loop and Draft Annual Plan Submissions
Draft Annual Plan Submissions are now open, and you should have received a submission form in your letterbox. You can also make a submission online at the Auckland Council Site. The Central Rail Loop plan is also open for submissions. There is video information available on the Auckland Transport website in which Mayor Len Brown suggests […]