TV One News 6 o’clock , Oratia and the Unitary Plan
Today the Unitary Plan (Council’s rulebook for future development) recommendations were released by the Independendent Hearings Committee and Oratia featured on TV one 6 oclock news last night, as a suburb that would be able to be zoned for “future urban land use”, which sounded widespread. In reality, the Rural Boundary in West Auckland remains largely unchanged . […]
Settlers’ Film Club Next Showing: Mahana – This Friday – 29 July 8pm
SETTLERS FILM NIGHT ‘MAHANA’ (M) FRIDAY 29th JULY 8pm (doors open 7-15pm) Tickets $12 and $10 (Senior/Student) Internationally acclaimed director Lee Tamahori’s first New Zealand film in 20 years,Mahana, it opened in cinemas in March of this year. Mahana is an evocative family drama based on Whale Rider author Witi Ihimaera’s novel, Bulibasha. Set in 1960’s rural New Zealand, two Māori sheep-shearing families, […]
Media Action in Oratia: Local Filming and Pokemon Go
Oratia hasen’t missed out on the latest Pokemon Go Craze. You’ll find Zubats and Pidgeys and Pokestops hidden all over including ; Arataki, Nolas and Oratia Church . And in other Media news, there will be filming at the Oratia Church coming up for the latest Brokenwood Mysteries series. The Brokenwood Mysteries is described as “set […]
Settlers Film Club Next Showing: “Where to Invade Next?”
FRIDAY 1st July 8pm, at the Oratia Settlers’ Hall WHERE TO INVADE NEXT ? (JUST RELEASED IN NEW ZEALAND) This is an expansive, rib-tickling, and subversive comedyin which Michael Moore, playing the role of “invader,” visits a host of nations to learn how the U.S. could improve its own prospects. The creator of Fahrenheit 9/11 […]
HOW THE WEST WAS WON – PIHA
Shared from Piha Village Voice…. Don’t miss this : ‘How the West was Won’ Maori history & contemporary legends of West Auckland & Piha! Stories by Tim Shadbolt & Pita Turei with special guests & performances by local Kapahaka and Dam Native DATE: Sunday 3rd July Tickets $20 on sale from The Piha Cafe […]
“Hunt for the Wilderpeople” Oratia Location
A little bit of movie stardust for Oratia who gets a mention as one of the film sets for the stunning kiwi film “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”. In Sundays’ Stuff article by Steve Kilgallon: Behind the scenes of Wilderpeople: mud, snow, kids and fake pigs “It’s unusual, says Stevenson, that about 95% of the scenes […]
Have your Say: Waitakere Ranges Bus Survey
Oratia/Watiarua and Henderson Valley buses were cut last year under the new bus network starting 2017. But now AT is exploring new rural bus options for Waitakere Ranges in this survey. Check it out and let them know what public transport options might be helpful for your household? Details here Auckland Transport and the Waitakere […]
Council Funding Available: Heritage and Waste Minimisation Grants
Auckland Council Grants are now open for : Regional Heritage Funding , which is up to $20,000 for care and restoration of privately owned buildings and now also “heritage land” (not council owned). Get some funding support if you’re planning to upgrade that packing shed roof, or barn, church or your listed villa. I notice they have […]
Meet the Mayoral Candidate, Victoria Crone at Oratia Settlers Hall
Mayoral Canidate, Victoria Crone will be the Guest Speaker at a Public Meeting being held in Oratia Settlers Hall on Wednesay March 30, 11 – 12 pm. Victoria Crone is up first and will be in the 11-12 pm time slot. The Meeting is the AGM for Waitakere Grey Power, and will run from 11 am – 1 […]
Parrs Park Kauri Karnival – Tomorrow!
Auckland Council’s Kauri Karnival is on tomorrow (Sunday 13 March 11-4pm) at the back of Parrs Park behind the Waterhole. Family vintage carnival entertainment, food stalls, environment stalls and music.