World War 1 exhibition opens
It’s a hive of activity behind the scenes at Otaki Museum as work continues on a new exhibition commemorating World War 1.The exhibition Otaki...
Transition Towns – the power of “just doing stuff” » July...
Since 2007, Transition Town Otaki (TTO) has worked on finding ways for a small community to grapple with change, to “think global, act local”....
Otaki Canoe Club – New Zealand Representatives
The Otaki Canoe Club is celebrating its success with members selected to New Zealand Teams and top placings at the end of the 2014...
Otaki Players : Another Spectacular Production
Otaki Players continue to surprise and delight with spectacular productions and the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat provides another thrilling experience for...
Candidates replies to Otaki Mail questions
In September we elect a new member of parliament.
Here we include the answers from two more candidates - in July we questioned Nathan Guy...
Otaki College Alumni Trust Established
A trust has been established to help Otaki College provide greater learning opportunities for its students, and to globally connect all former students through...
Ōtaki College News » July 2014
From the Principal
Toi te kupu, toi te mana, toi te whenua.The permanence of the language, of prestige and land.Without the Māori language, without prestige...
Mutabilis – ancient China rose
Mutabilis – ancient China rose (also known as the Butterfly Bush)Mutabilis is a spectacular ancient shrub rose that flowers 10 months of the year...
The long hot days of Summer
We have seen the back of the shortest day, the garlic has been planted, and the compost is dug into the vege patch.......now its...
Chocolate time in the garden
Pretty much all of us adore rich, feel-good chocolate – that melt in your mouth taste, the warm, ‘comfort food’ brown.You can indulge your...
The Winter gardener
Winter – the time for roaring fires, hot coffee and books! Books about gardens to recharge the mental batteries and refresh the mind. When...
Andrew Clark, Sunrayker and Dairy Farmers
Otaki's Clean Technology Centre provides a focal point for a number of emerging clean technology companies. One of the most promising is Andrew's company...
Garden tasks for August 2014
Flower garden
Plant out new roses in rich, well-drained soil, with plenty of compost.Complete pruning of your roses in time for spring growth.Plant out bulbs...
Otaki’s Clock Man – still fixing clocks at 77
Roy Williams met his Scottish wife-to-be Helen when he came to New Zealand on holiday in the 'fifties. On leaving school in Folkestone, on...
New glass shop on the highway
While most of the highway shops in Otaki sell 'outlet' goods, there are some that are worth a second look. Katie Brown's gallery of...