Oratia Teen Girl’s Self-Defence Workshop
Oratia Self-Defence Workshop for teenage girls aged 13-14 ish To develop strength, enhance self-image and build self-confidence Aim of workshop: • To foster positive self-image • To encourage safe, sensible decision-making • To reduce anxiety, fear and misinformation • To increase feelings of safety Activities centre on: • Body pride • Verbal assertiveness • Physical […]
New Course: Korean Martial Arts for 5-6 Year Olds in 2016
New class at Oratia Settlers Hall in 2016. Check the Timetable for details on all our courses. Kuk Sool Won, a traditional Korean martial arts, 0ffers it’s Kiwi Dragons course for the Young ones. Our Kiwi Dragons classes offer a specialised programme for 5 and 6 year olds. Students learn martial arts skills through a […]
Rural Rates Review Results
The Finance & Performance committee have voted on the Rural Rates Review Proposal. There were two motions put forward: The first motion was to not consult on the proposal to reallocate rates within the farm/lifestyle sector. (For Penny Hulse, Against Linda Cooper). This motion was lost. Instead, the council passed the motion to”consult on the […]
Have Your Say: Draft Transport Guidelines for Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area
Draft Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Transport Guidelines Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Transport Guidelines is a document produced for our area, it includes 10 principles for Transport work in the ranges including guidelines on information on treatment of verges, signs, safety barriers, cyclists, type of road surface. Transport are looking for feedback – details below. Distributed via the […]
Successful Oratia Wild Walk for Auckland Heritage Festival. A great day out.
We had a fabulous spring day walking Oratia for the Oratia Wild Walk Sunday Oct 4th 2015. We walked on the Dragecivich Orchard with special permission for Matte and Karmela and David Harre took us on a back yard journey from the Cemetery to Albion Vale and the Folk Museum. We also meandered around the […]
West Auckland Rates Result in Few Community Ammenities
The Location of Auckland Council’s Pools and Leisure centres shows West Auckland once again is well short of a fair go: Number of Pools & Recreation Centres: South Auckland = 15 Central Auckland = 13 North Shore =10, East Auckland = 5 West Auckland = 2 Where have our rates gone and why haven’t they resulted […]
Oratia Entrance Sign Concepts: Let us know what you think.
An Oratia Entrance sign, was part of the proposed gateway treatment in the Oratia Master plan and has been on the wishlist for some time. We wanted something to welcome people to Oratia that reflects the heritage and culture of Oratia, and that will act as part of a traffic calming gateway. We’d like to […]
Settlers Film Club: Next Showing This Friday- Maiden Trip
MAIDEN TRIP (PG) Friday October 16th 8pm Laura Dekker (born 20 September 1995 in Whangerei during a seven year sea journey by her parents) In 2009, she announced her plan to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed. A Dutch court stepped in, due to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented Dekker […]
Oratia Signage Upgrades – Oratia R&R
A few more upgrades in the Oratia Village: A new sign for Oratia Small Hall featuring the buildings heritage information and hall hire details, plus there was some new signage on the entrance door to match the Oratia Settlers Hall main sign. Thanks to the Oratia Ratepayers & Residents for funding this project and Matt […]
Hot off the Press: The Apple – Spring Issue is Printed
atch out for the Apple Newspaper which is printed and will be in your letterbox soon. Extras will be at the Oratia Dairy.