ORATIA NEW YEAR’S DAY PICNIC
NEW YEAR’S DAY PICNIC at the home of Barbara and David Harre 527 West Coast Road, Oratia from 3pm, Thursday January 1st, 2015. Bring … – food and drink – all your picnic gear – a piece of wood per family for the steam engine – a gold coin per person for the Folk Museum […]
Oratia Christmas Picnic Pictures
Your Right to Know
In New Zealand, every citizen has the right to access information held by public bodies. By law, they have to respond. Essentially that we, the public, own the information that’s held by government. And we’re entitled to see it on request unless there’s good reason to withhold it. “Good reason” isn’t just any old reason […]
Snippets of Good News….
Thanks to the awesome Oratia Apple Team for publishing another great issue. It should be in your letterbox or pop to the dairy for a spare copy. Council approves Oratia application for $4k (1/2 share) for mould treatment and paint small hall interior. Oratia R&R would fund the other 1/2 share. Cycle to school. Local board […]
Quarry Restoration Fund – Is it missing?
Environmentalists concerned at surprise quarry “clean fill” idea included in Bethell’s Local Area Plan consultation process. The concerning phrase is: ” Possibility of clean-fill operation for a few years to re-contour the site.” which apparently would be a profit making exercise for council. Balancing the books , economic development, and making money shouldn’t be a problem but Waitakere already had money […]
Mural Planned for Oratia Utility Box
The Oratia Telephone Utility Box on the corner of Carter Road and West Coast Road is in line for a mural. The brief sent to the Local Board is for a mural that reflects our local orcharding history or specifically references what happened in that spot. Thanks Auckland Council and the Local Board. Thumbs up!
Local Board Member Linked to Len Brown’s Secret Trust Under Investigation
Len Browns secret trust, New Auckland Council Trust, which donated $499,000 to his 2010 campaign and $273,375 is under investigation by Police. Brown’s campaign team has named Local Board Representative, Greg Presland as linked to the trust. The police investigation was sparked by a complaint by former police prosecutor Grace Haden, who stood unsuccessfully for a council ward […]
PROJECT TWIN STREAMS PROPERTIES SOLD
Two Project Twin Streams properties have been sold and three more are approved for sale. Waitakere Ranges Local Board Agenda. (Link) Combined Capital Value $758k 342 West Coast Rd, Glen Eden Vacant land $131k 1/12 Woodglen Rd, Glen Eden Vacant Land $165k 1/2 Woodglen Rd, Glen Eden Vacant Land $141k 14B Woodglen Rd, Glen Eden Vacant […]
Oratia and Glen Eden Budgets cut while Piha Plans New Artwork for Changing block and Outdoor Lounge Complex
Piha plans a new artwork for their Changing and Outdoor Lounge Complex The stunning design currently includes lounge chairs, floating boardwalk and green walls (budget unknown) . The new artwork is announced a month after all budgets to Oratia and Glen Eden Village developments are Cut. Denise Yates gives the following update: ” Also completed is the new […]
Artisan’s New Bubbles
Get a couple of cases for Christmas! NEW BUBBLES Welcome to our new addition, 2012 Artisan Methode Traditionelle Brut Blanc de Blanc…Perfect timing for this festive season. Only $34.99 per bottle available on email orders or at our cellar door.