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...
Kapiti Concert Orchestra to play in Waikanae
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...
Hot Air at TTO Annual General Meeting
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...
You’ve Reserved Windows 10 — What’s Next? Tech Talk, August 2015
People who reserved a copy of Windows 10 via the Windows logo that appeared in the bottom right of the task bar will now...
Bees Through The Seasons
The weather is definitely much more wintery although we are still being blessed with some lovely calm days when the sun is giving enough...
Important changes to the Building Act
If you are thinking of building a house or making renovations to your home there are some important new consumer protection measures that apply...
Pet Insurance
In the vast majority of households, our pets are considered members of the family. Unlike their human family, pets cost money to care for,...
Spring Flowering Trees at Te Horo Garden Centre
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...
Retiring from Ōtaki to Levin: Frank Williamson
Otaki will always have a place in the heart of former resident Frank Williamson, but he says leaving his much loved town of Otaki...
Ōtaki College News, August 2015
From the Principal
College and Community Welcome Ōtaki Scholar, Benjamin Osugo
This Monday (20th July) the 72nd Ōtaki Scholar, Benjamin Osugo, arrived in Ōtaki. A...
All sorts of cool botanical bits and pieces
All sorts of goodies... It’s an exciting time of year at the Greenery.
All the orders we made last Summer have been arriving and we...
Energise Ōtaki update: Rod Oram to speak in Ōtaki
Energise Otaki update: Rod Oram to speak in Otaki
Noted economist and clean technology advocate, Rod Oram will speak in Otaki on 27 &...
First National: Proudly supporting the National Burns Centre
Every First National office in New Zealand is locally owned and operated. We are deeply involved in our local community and are committed to...