AGM Folk Museum
2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ORATIA FOLK MUSEUM SOCIETY. Wednesday 11th David Harre, 527 West Coast Road, Oratia. Phone 818 7816. The Museum Committee extends a warm welcome to all members and to any people who may wish to be involved or keen to assist with the promotion and support of this very valuable […]
Congratulations to Gary Henderson
Congratulations to Oratia Local, Gary Henderson – Playwright and our very own President of the Oratia Ratepayers & Resident, for winning the Playmarket Award 2013. The award recognises a playwright who has made a significant artistic contribution to theatre in New Zealand. Nice!
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 […]
Good Cause – Fun Day Out
Thanks Auckland Council for Funding our Heaters.
Massive great THANKS to Community Facilities in the Auckland Council who have kindly paid for the heaters in our Settlers and Small halls. The heaters have made an enormous difference to our hall users. Thanks from the Oratia Residents and Ratepayers and all the hall users: particularly Playgroup and all the mothers, kids […]
Open Days for the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
UPDATE: IT’S 6 PM 18 NOVEMBER FOR RURAL AND WAITAKERE RANGES. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY FOLLOWING LINK BELOW. I know. Again. Another Meeting. But it’s the rules for Auckland and Oratia and your property! And once it’s locked in it will be hard to change. So lets get it right. 18 November Old Council Building.
Thank You Card From Oratia Playgroup
We received a lovely thank you card from Oratia Playgroup Committee today as they have been enjoying the new heaters. You’re welcome Oratia Playgroup. We are glad all the wee playgroup kids and their mums are staying warm. It’s our pleasure from Oratia Ratepayers and Residents. The Oratia Settlers Hall was built by […]
Oratia Farmers Market Best in Auckland Nominee – needs your vote.
Oratia Farmers Market is up for best Auckland Market – obviously! So get in there and vote for Auckland’s best market and support local. Tell the rest of Auckland what we already know, that the best farmers markets are on a farm (well a wine farm). Vote Here. (And while you are there you […]
Unitary Plan – Oratia Village – Notified
It’s time to make another round of submissions. This document relates to the Unitary Plan rules for the Waitakere Ranges Heritage area and the newly added rules around the Oratia Village Precinct. Unitary Plan rules for Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area in a document format. This will determine the future of our community and the development of […]