McCann launches UFB petition
“Otaki residents are very concerned at the severe constraints they are facing in their broadband Internet speeds,” says Labour candidate Rob McCann, “particularly at...
Three new exhibitions to open at Mahara
A diverse combination of artwork opens at Mahara Gallery on Saturday, 2 August at 5.00pm, featuring the work of Gordon H. Brown, a founding...
Focus on Karen Butterworth
There is a sad trend amongst the older residents of Otaki - migration to retirement villages. These establishments, mostly in the Southern reaches of...
OTAKI- poem by Karen Butterworth
At one side of Mill Road knots of escaped smokers wrestle with their Reo. On the mural behind them wahine display their skills beneath...
Our Secret War
During most of World War II we lived on a small bush farm a mile out of Maclennan in the Catlins district of South...
Penny’s Piece » July 2014
Improvements to bus stops in Otaki, the polluting of waterways in the Horowhenua, and the extension of electrification to Otaki were 3 of the issues raised with the Community Board this month.
New Lions Club in Otaki
The new Lions Club of Otaki is now meeting on a regular basis and is seeking new members from the wider Otaki and Te...
Otaki Womens Community Club
New President is Stella Jacks, Vice President Margaret Ellis, Secretary Kirsten Housiaux, Treasurer Pat Bloxham.
Last year they gave $13,500 away in donations. Most of...
Te Horo Talk July 2014
Fun times at mid-winter dance
Organiser of the Scottish mid-winter dance at Te Horo Hall, Sharon Hurst, said the recent event was “a rave success,”...
Promotions group meetings provide network opportunities
One of the most exciting initiatives to come from the Otaki Village Promotions Group (OVPG) is its series of business network meetings.These meetings are...
Friends of the Kapiti Libraries
The Friends were formed in 1979 as an active support group for the Kapiti Libraries. Their aim is to maintain free library services, support...
Robert Ayley Memorial Fund
A memorial fund for the family of Robert Ayley, killed in the MH17 airline disaster, has been set up if anyone would like to...
Safe Journeys by Bicycle – Children and young Adults
Remember when you got your first bike, how you could not wait to try it out. In recent years we see few children cycle...
Holiday time at the library
During the two weeks of the holidays Kapiti libraries celebrated 50 years of reading Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
Rotary Book Fair
By MARGARET ANDREWS
A new main highway venue is proving a good venture for the Rotary Club of Otaki’s annual book fair, with a steady...