Issue August 2015

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Benjamin Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” will be the featured work in a Family Concert to be presented in the Waikanae...

Transition Town Otaki’s AGM, held at The Tele on July 29, is to be followed by a screening of Hot Air, a documentary by...

People who reserved a copy of Windows 10 via the Windows logo that appeared in the bottom right of the task bar will now...

The weather is definitely much more wintery although we are still being blessed with some lovely calm days when the sun is giving enough...

If you are thinking of building a house or making renovations to your home there are some important new consumer protection measures that apply...

In the vast majority of households, our pets are considered members of the family. Unlike their human family, pets cost money to care for,...

Tamarix Juniperina Something special and not often available. A native to drier areas of Eurasia and Africa. Very hardy with masses of pink flowers in...

Otaki will always have a place in the heart of former resident Frank Williamson, but he says leaving his much loved town of Otaki...