Oratia Opera Star, Wade Kernot, in La Traviata *Win Tickets with Western Leader
The Western Leader is oust today with a wonderful feature story on Oratia raised Opera Singer, Wade Kernot, who discovered Opera while tinkering with his Old Ford Escort. He now lives in Switzerland but is home this month to sign in La Traviata. Check out the Story, or this clip of him signing live on […]
Local Job Opportunity – C.E.O. Ecomatters
Ecomatters (The large charity responsible for delivery of Project twin stream, Ecowest festival and Parent company to Weedfree Trust, Keep Waitakere Beautiful) has the following top local job on their site currently – based in New Lynn. Large charity responsible for $1.3 million worth of grants and funding. Link to their site for more information. 32- […]
Council Youth Programme Funding
Funding Available – Auckland Council ‘s West Youth Programme Fund Open – Submissions due July 15 Oratia Young People (13-20), if you need funding for your group programme or idea . Get busy on your submission.
Glen Eden – First Priority For Parking Tax
t’s another Bloody Tax. Auckland Transport Parking Submissions – HAVE YOUR SAY BEFORE 30 JUNE HERE. Auckland Transport is looking to make changes to Parking. There is a submission document out now. GLEN EDEN is ranked FIRST stage for the new parking tax regime, which is a bit rich considering they were last stage for any Council […]
Oratia Blacksmithing Course
Blacksmithing Course with local Chris Moore at Artistic Ironworks. on July 19th and 20th Link to his facebook page for details.
Alloy Yachts – West Auckland Business Hot Topic at Council
Alloy Yachts, currently situated along Henderson Creek, is the biggest player in the industry, employing over 200 people. Alloy Yachts state they will be in a position to move to Hobsonville Point at the end of the year says Tony Hambrook, manager, Alloy Yachts which is the only appropriate deep water access in Auckland. But […]
AGM 2014
AGM 2014 – Gary Henderson Re-elected as president of Oratia Ratepayers and Residents. Penny Sparks as Secretary and Treasury position is still open. The full committee has agreed to serve for another year – Robin Kewell, Jean van Polanen Petel , Jo Hall, Jane Binsley , Dave Smith . And thanks also to the continuing […]
Small Hall Maintenance – New Vinyl
Oratia Small Hall Upgrade– New Replacement Floor Vinyl is booked in for installation in the bathroom and kitchen areas. It will be installed first week of the july holidays to avoid disruption. Oratia R&R
Settlers Film Club – This Friday – Chasing Ice
SETTLERS FILM CLUB – At the Settlers Hall. (Warm with the Heaters On!) Free Tea and Coffee and a new spiced wine recipe on offer. Friday 20th June 8pm (Doors open 7-15 pm) Acclaimed National Geographic photographer James Balog was once a skeptic about climate change. But through his Extreme Ice Survey, he discovers undeniable evidence […]
Oratia Local Voices Concerns Over Te Henga Quarry Closing
Letter to the editor today in the Western Leader: Mr Mate Marinovich speaks up regarding the closing of the Te Henga Quarry. Mate puts forth an opinion that balances his love of the environment and also the practical issues for families, local businesses and local jobs. From the Western Leader today: Quarry favoured. It will be […]