October 2015
Andrew Little’s day in Ōtaki
On Friday September 14, Labour’s leader, together with a gaggle of senior Labour MPs descended on our town to meet locals, culminating in the Margaret Long memorial speech in the evening.
News
Ko Te Toronga Mai o Ngā Mema o Te Pati Reipa
I tērā wiki, i tērā Rāmere, i tae mai ngā mema paremata o Reipa ki Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano. Kātahi...
Historic courthouse becomes local arts centre
You may remember Ōtaki’s i-SITE. It was housed in the heritage-registered courthouse (1891) located in Centennial Park, Main Road. Sadly, it closed in June,...
Gardening
Amazing Japanese maples
Amazing Japanese Maples
Got to love these treasures: Valued for their beautiful ferny foliage and brilliant autumn colour.
They do better in a sheltered place.
Good selection...
Birds in the garden
Feasting, frolicking tui swooping from kowhai and cherry blossom, low flying kereru bashing around in your puriri, yep, it’s springtime. Cheery companions when gardening,...
Taking Ōtaki's Pulse
Improving oral health – why and how
Good oral health means being free of disease, pain or infection. You can eat properly, you can smile without being embarrassed, and you can...
Mental Health Awareness Week celebrates the power of giving
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is bringing back Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) once again in 2015 — from 5–11 October. The theme this year...
History
From the Otaki Mail Monday September 9, 1935 THEIR EXCELLENCIES AT...
THEIR EXCELLENCIES AT OTAKI OPENING OF FLOWER SHOWVISITS TO SCHOOL, SANATORIUM, HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CAMP
Perfect weather prevailed in Otaki on Friday when Lord and Lady...
Otaki museum: Have you seen the colourful Kapiti Island exhibition?
There is much to see and information about the history, people, plants and animals.
Ōtaki Museum is at 49 Main Street Ōtaki and this exhibition...
Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up
- Whitebaiting
- Ogo Wheelchair, one of 6 finalists in the Innovations’ Awards
- Daylight Saving
- Energise Ōtaki
- Sunny Ōtaki
- 50% of Maori in Ōtaki now speak te reo
Thumbs down
- Cemetery Vandals – hurtful and disrespectful.
Life
Tigers and Tempers
The recent tragic death of a zoo keeper in Hamilton following an attack by a tiger reminds us that animals are — just that — animals....
Perspectives: TPPA: Hijacking free-trade; opinion by Amanda Vickers
Here one of several voices on the TPPA. Make no mistake that the TPPA will affect you and your grandchildren. It is a treaty the...
Sports, arts, music & entertainment
College Show Shines
With group and individual plays and dances, made for an evening of fun, laughter and reminiscing from very talented cast and crew members.
The year...
Still Bowling On in Ōtaki
Roll-up, roll-up, and the first bowl of the season rolled down the green on opening day of the Ōtaki Bowling and Pentanque Club’s 2015–16...
Environment
Ashford Park — gravel pit
Winstone Aggregates recently purchased the former Ashford Park Stud property, which adjoins the Chrystalls stopbank and the Ōtaki Lakes quarry. During the annual Ōtaki...
Mayor attends Otaki River walkover
Mayor Ross Church with fellow walkers on the recent 2015 Ōtaki River Walkover, says the annual event was the best ever, with about 200...
Land Search and Rescue to the rescue
The fifth annual Big Bang Adventure Race will take place on a top secret course within the Kapiti / Horowhenua region on 7th November...
Business, industry, farming
Bees: What do we do in winter?
Bees through the Seasons; Supporting Kiwi BeesLike most farming, winter is a time for the jobs that you don't have time for in the...
Taylors Road house wins architecture award
Ben Gilpin of Gil-plans Architecture, Paraparaumu received recognition for his residential new home design at the ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards
