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...

Changes at Pukekaraka

In some changes at Pukekaraka a new parish has been announced and pastoral care will now be given by the Archdiocese of Wellington. The new...

Gardening

Garden tasks for October

Flower Garden Check roses for signs of downy mildew or pest damage, and spray if necessary. You could also check roses and other vulnerable plants with...

Focus on growing rhubarb

Many of us regard this hardy perennial as a fruit, but rhubarb is an easy to grow vegetable, which can be eaten in savoury...

Taking Ōtaki's Pulse

History

Otaki Historical Society October meeting: Rangiuru ki te moana

The next public meeting will be held at Rotary Hall at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 6 October 2015.   The speaker at will be well...

Ōtaki Health Camp Research Project

Ōtaki Beach resident Di Buchan, with support  from the Ōtaki Historical Society is researching the experiences of people living and working at Ōtaki Health...

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  • 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

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  • 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....

Rotary Otaki October 2015, an EXPO and a thank you

An EXPO thank you to Carol Wall & OPG Ōtaki Rotary enjoyed networking with other Community organisations, and members of the public at this well...

Sports, arts, music & entertainment

Kāpiti Arts Trail showcases work of local artists

The work of 34 artists from Ōtaki and Te Horo will be showcased during this year’s Kāpiti Arts Trail. Paintings, pottery, jewellery, ceramics, glass art,...

Ōtaki Netballers Triumph!

Rahui Taiohi is a combined team from Te Kura-a-iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rito o Raukawa.  The...

Environment

Kapiti Island — a treasure on our doorstep

Kapiti Island is omnipresent. Driving over Pukerua Bay hill, it’s in your face. All along the coast, it’s there. From Ōtaki Beach looking South...

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

Business commentator coming to town

High-profile business journalist Rod Oram is coming to Ōtaki to talk about the place the town has in the worldwide energy revolution. Council is a...

Ōtaki Energy Co-operative Ltd takes off

A step towards energy independence for the community  The idea and purpose behind the recently formed Ōtaki Energy Co-operative Ltd is to achieve more independence...