Issue August 2015

Keen to write your life story? Your Life Your Story Workshop...

Keen to write your life story? Like to record a particular experience? Your Life Your Story 10-week Workshop begins Wednesday 28 August in Otaki

Hear Andrew Little, September 11th

Hear Andrew Little talk about equal pay and social justice and its relevance today. Friday 11 September at 6:30pm Otaki College Hall, Mill Road, Otaki

Films: The Red House and the Otaki Railway Station 4...

Two films by Otaki film maker Errol Maffey on the Red House and the Otaki Railway Station will follow the Historical Society AGM being...

Rod Oram to speak in Otaki, 27 & 28 October 2015

Rod Oram to speak in Otaki Noted economist and clean technology advocate, Rod Oram will speak in Otaki   on 27 & 28 October. Otaki College...

KCDC meetings, August 2015

DayDateMeetingTimeVenue Thursday 6 August Audit and Risk Subcommittee 10.00 am Council Chambers Ground Floor, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Tuesday 11 August Council Meeting (Additional) 10.00 am Council Chambers Ground Floor, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Thursday 13...

Citizens Advice Bureau AGM, 25 August at 1.30 pm

Annual General MeetingTuesday 25 August 2015 at 1.30 pm Citizens Advice Bureau 65A Main St, Otaki Speaker Rob Kofoed Community Board Member Refreshments at conclusion All Welcome RSVP...

The Ōtaki Scholar Arrives

“I’ve been very warmly welcomed to Otaki by Ngati Raukawa and the college,” Benjamin Osugo, the 72nd Otaki Scholar said after a powhiri at...

Ōtaki Police

Police recently dealt with a spate of thefts from cars along Mill Road and in the Te Manuao Road, Ōtaki area. Property stolen from...

Sink your teeth into this

Not many of us like going to the dentist, but once in a while, most of us have to pay them a visit anyway. Animals...

Ōtaki Health Camp — the Past and the Future

What is the future for the Otaki’s Stand Children’s Village, will they move away or will they stay? And a bigger question for Otaki...

With your help there is hope Daffodil Day, Friday 28th August

The Cancer Society of NZ Manawatu Centre (which includes Ōtaki) fundraiser and Daffodil Day co-ordinator Faye James says the most important message to give...

Segwaying to Hands-Free Mobility

It’s now hands-free mobility for Otaki’s Marcus Thompson, as he’s followed and trialled the development of the OGO, designed and created by his friend...

Moving Forward in Ōtaki — Finding Work

For the first time WINZ have contracted to have the Moving Forward course in Otaki. The course is for those of us who have...

Recognising Paula

After giving her services to the Order of St John volunteer wing for 20 years, Paula Johns has finally received her badge and certificate...