Please send information of local events, exhibitions, clubs, places of interest, published works, success stories to secretary@oratia.org.nz
If you are keen to put together a community event at our halls eg Craft Market, Music Festival, Apple Festival contact president@oratia.org.nz to see how we can support you.
Art and Culture
Oratia Folk Museum – A piece of Oratia History cared for by Mr David Harre
MUSIC LESSONS
Scott Towers – Scott Towers is an Oratia resident and member of acclaimed NZ band Fat Freddy’s Drop offering alto/baritone saxophone, music theory and horn arranging lessons in his home. He has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance and many years experience as a tutor/lecturer. All abilities and levels catered for, relaxed and friendly teaching style. 818-3866 or towers.scott@gmail.comChurch
The Oratia Community Church – Corner of Parker and West Coast Roads.
Clubs
Oratia Scouts – Oratia Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Venturer Scouts.
Oratia Scout Group is based at Oratia Settlers Hall, West Coast Road. Cub scouts are boys and girls 7.5 to 10.5 year old. Cubs – Meet at Oratia Settlers Hall (Large hall) on Monday evenings at 6pm -7.30pm
Craft Group
Meets at the Oratia Church Hall on Parker Rd between 10.00am – 12.00pm on Mondays. call Bev Latimer ph 8353237 for more info.
Kung Fu
Oratia Bowling Club – Lawn Bowls 515 West Coast Road, Oratia (09) 818 3109
Yoga
Neighbourhood Support Waitakere – Local crime prevention group
Education
Oratia Playgroup – Oratia’s famous little playgroup. Lovely indoor hall and outdoor play area in a rural setting. Playgroup Leader. Details on their facebook page or email oratiaplaygroup@gmail.com
Oratia Kindergarten
Oratia District School – Wonderful historical country school. Decile 9.
Entertainment
Oratia Settlers Film Club