Be Quick – $10,000 Local Contract Organising Open Studio Arts Tours – Closes in Two Days!
Proposals are invited for a $10,000 Council contract in Waitakere Ranges Local Board. It is an opportunity to design ‘Open Studio Waitakere’ Arts Programme, a one-day programme involving home studio-based artists resident in the Waitākere Local Board area, whereby the studios are open to the public with artists on site to engage actively with visitors. […]
Auckland Rural Fire Season Open
Let the Bonfires begin. Well not today… a bit wet…. but Rural Fire Season is open and permits not required. Check if your property is eligible here – by just typing in your property details. Read the full details below on Talking Auckland. Be safe and responsible.
Oratia Beauty Apple added to the Ark of Taste Catalogue
The poster above is from Slow Food Waitakere who have highlighted the Oratia Beauty as an apple that deserves recognition. “The New Zealand Oratia Beauty apple is listed as an endergered heirloom fruit by the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity.” It has been added to the Ark of Taste catalogue where you can read it’s history and […]
Settlers Film Club New Season Starts THIS Friday 17th
FRIDAY 17th APRIL at 8pm (doors open 7-15pm) at Oratia Settlers Hall 569 West Coast Road Oratia. The halls will be warm and toasty. ‘Mr. Turner’ (M) 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes* This film explores the last quarter century of the great if eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851). Profoundly affected by the death […]
Welcome to the Jungle: Oratia and Glen Eden Bombed
This weeks graffiti bombing is just the latest issue in our increasingly run down public spaces. Waitakere Ranges Local Board, Auckland Transport and Auckland Council need to prioritise Glen Eden and the Foothills for some investment. Glen Eden Streetscaping and Economic Development in this years budget were cut, and where the […]
Oratia Apple – Hot Off the Press
Oratia Apple, our local newspaper, is printed, and should be hitting your mailbox soon. There will also be copies at the school and at the Oratia dairy. Thanks to our awesome team of volunteers on the Apple Crew who make this happen.
Live Stream: Councillors and the Kauri Tree
Friction in social media yesterday between Waitakere’s elected members (Local Board and Councillors) around the Councillors vote on the Titirangi Kauri Tree . Auckland’s Councillors were asked to vote between two amendments, presented here Amendment 1. The second amendment , below, won. This was the amendment moved by WAitakere Ward Councillors Linda Cooper and […]
Tomorrow – White Night on the Roof
Robin Kewell from the Settlers’ Film Club presents White Night on th Roof. Tomorrow Night Saturday 14th March, films start at 8-15 approx (when it’s dark) an hour programme consisting of three short films ( 1 hour in total approx) Bring your bean bag and/or cushions and settle down on the rooftop for a music and […]
Snazzy Paint Job
The little bridge over Oratia stream was filthy and run down. So a request was lodged, by Oratia R&R’s stealth beautification division, to Auckland Transport for a fresh lick of paint . Well we have half a result, as they’ve painted one side of the bridge………. but not the other. It’s made a huge difference […]
March – Council Weed Bins
Auckland Council , provide free Weed Bins . They will be out for March for getting rid of your noxious pest weeds. Oratia Bin is on Kauri Loop Road (near 734 West Coast Road) . So time to remove that Ginger and Morning Glory. If you’re new to weeding details here on weedbusters. Or […]