Wild Walks West – This Sunday
Local event – very limited numbers. Email dancedancedanceschool@gmail.com to book.
SETTLERS FILM CLUB: FUNDRAISER FILM THS FRIDAY
With the news of the second Earthquake to hit Nepal, I wondered what I could do to help (even in a small way) so contacted Rialto Films to see if I could put on a screening of the award winning film ‘Beyond the Edge’ with all ticket money going to the relief fund, they replied this morning […]
Rural Broadband Submission
Central Governemnt has announce additional funding for broadband in rural communities. Auckland Council is making a submission to Central Government about where the priorities should be in Auckland for better broadband. Some parts of Oratia have been complaining of really really bad broad band – less than 3mbph. If you want to check what your current broadband […]
City Rail Link Showcase in Glen Eden Mall on Wednesday 20 May
Aucklanders will have the opportunity to learn more about the City Rail Link (CRL) when Auckland Transport brings its CRL Showcase to town centres in west, east, south and north Auckland. City Rail Link Showcase will be outside Glenmall in Glen Eden, Wednesday 20 May. Full Details Here.
Smart New Decking on Settlers’ Hall
Thanks to the new crew in Auckland Council Property Maintenance. The halls have been given some exterior maintenance with a soft wash on the buildings and replacement decking on the Settlers Hall. Good Meeting followed up with action – Love it! It’s a noticeable improvement. Thanks very much. *The council owns our […]
HOORAY: Electric Trains for the West Tomorrow
Brilliant news. Electric Trains introduced on Western Line for weekend service starting tomorrow. If you haven’t hopped on one of these babies yet – get on down this weekend- they’re super futuristic, silent and quick. Press Release From Auckland Transport: Electric trains will be introduced into weekend service on the Southern and Western Lines […]
Settlers Film Club showing this Friday: Jimmy’s Hall
(doors open 7-15pm) ‘JIMMY’S HALL’ (PG13) 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes website 15th MAY 8pm Settlers Hall Oratia (Released in New Zealand last November) Period Drama Directed by Ken Loach. Written by Paul Laverty Duration: 1 hour 46 mins Also screening at Piha 17th May In 1921 Jimmy Gralton’s sin was to build a dance hall on a […]
Plum Tree Pruning
Advise differs as to when to prune….early autumn or late summer according to Pod Gardening or winter on this video. This friendly Aussie chap shows you how to get your Plum tree whipped into shape and producing heaps of fruit.
Oratia Autumnal Walk – Community Art Project
Kia ora, Dobar Dan, Hello, I’m excited to be launching the Oratia Autumnal Walk – Community Art Project starting Tuesday May 12th until May 31st which is part of Wild Walks a series of audio-visual walks in and around the West Auckland area. The Oratia Autumn Walking project is a community art project based in […]
Glen Eden makes the Metro For Hip Barbers
Nice Work. Metro article about the rise of authentic ,cool barbershops and tattoo parlours , leads off with a bit of Glen Eden Barber Heritage and G.E.’s Eight One Eight Barbers. Love the graffiti wall. Authentic, working class suburbs are the new cool. Shhh. “ The Return of Hairy Men By Kirsten Warner · […]