Spread the Word — Family History is Cool!
The Ōtaki Genealogy Group hosted in late August a very successful three open research days during the annual August Family History Month, an initiative...
Grand old lady has an update
The old courthouse in Ōtaki is to become an arts centre.
The heritage building, in Centennial Park on SH1, is to be leased to the...
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 Community Expo 2015
Bet you didn’t know those orange and black-clad bodies in Ōtaki’s Memorial Hall on a recent Saturday were the Whenua Fatales Roller Derby League....
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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
Lighting the fire of the energy revolution
Rod Oram, top business journalist and advocate for a grass-roots “energy revolution” in New Zealand will address two meetings in Ōtaki in October.
Energise 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...
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...
Te Mahi Maara Hua Parakore
Mirimiri i te oneone, whakarongo ki ngā manu, ki ngā aitanga pepeke. Kei reira a Papatuanuku I tatari mau, kia hoki atu ki te...
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...
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...