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Otaki’s Regulators are Waka Ama champions
At the national Waka Ama championships held at Lake Karapiro, six under-10 Otaki boys came of age. In the Midget class (under 10yrs) there were 36 teams competing, but it was the 200 vocal supporters from Te Rau o te Rangi Ki Otaki Waka Ama Club who were cheering the loudest as their boys “The Regulators” paddled their outrigger canoe to victory.
News
Festival of Pots and Garden Art
Otaki lived up to its sunny reputation and delivered blue skies and warm temperatures for the opening days of Otaki Potters Club recent fundraising event, the Festival of Pots and Garden Art. The sheltered 10 acres of Anam Cara,were a perfect foil for the array of local and national artwork.
Ōtaki playcentre welcomes Waikanae visitors
Last month, the Ōtaki Playcentre whanau held a pōwhiri to welcome friends from Waikanae Playcentre.
Gardening
I can’t grow roses, I live by the beach
…oh yes you can!
The answer is Rugosa roses. These have thick leaves that protect them from the wind and salt spray. Originally found on the coastal margins of Japan and China they are very hardy and will grow in poor soil.
Coping with summer’s dryness
We gardeners are a demanding breed, wanting our plants to thrive and flourish come storm or drought. A little bit of forward planning can help bring that ideal closer.
Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up
- To our rivers and beaches, and those who enjoy and look after them
- To the Otaki Pottery Club, their energy and art
- To Gardener Homes for getting us into our new home by Christmas
- To the farmers: their pink hay bales supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
- To the cafe at Ohau who returned Maureen Finlay’s wallet and wouldn’t accept a reward, saying it was good karma
Thumbs down
- To those people who set off fireworks throughout the year instead of just Guy Fawkes night – creating anxious children and animals.
- The rubbish dumpers: beside the charity clothes bins and others who put household rubbish in and beside the bins at the beach.
- To noisy neighbours who do not show consideration for others .
Taking Ōtaki's Pulse
Supporting one another
Kapiti Horowhenua Bereaved Parents Support group was formed by two Mums who both lost a child.
“Unless you’ve been there, you really don’t get it,’’ bereaved mother Lisa Gallagher said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re child is stillborn or died as an adult, whatever the circumstance, the grieving never goes away.”
Cancer Society Support Group, 3rd Monday of the month
Anyone affected by cancer, whether they are the patient or support person is welcome to come to our Support Group Meeting, held on 3rd Monday of the month 2pm, Gertrude Atmore Supper Rooms, Memorial Hall, Aotaki Street.
History
Otaki Historical Society, Tues 3 Feb, 7:30pm, Rotary Hall
The first public meeting of the year will be held at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 3 February 2015 in Rotary Hall.
The speaker will be Rear Admiral David Ledson ONZM RNZN, who will discuss stories from the National War Memorial bells — the carillon. New members welcome.
Museum Exhibition focuses on WWI Families » February 2015
The current exhibition at the Heritage Bank Museum features members of Otaki and Te Horo families who served in WW1. Among them were three Cook brothers, along with Rikihana and Hohepa Carkeek and Pirimi Tahiwi.
Sports, arts, music & entertainment
Trinity Farm Workshops 7, 14, 22 & 28 Feb 2015
7 Feb 2015 - Pal Tiya Clay Sculpture workshop for experienced potters. Pal Tiya is a new non-firing clay. One vacancy
Tutors are world renowned...
Light the fuse!
The circus is back they were a huge hit at the 2014 Ōtaki K ite Festival, and they’re back to entertain in 2015. Based in Ōtaki, Fuse Circus is New Zealand’s top circus and physical theatre company.
Business, industry & farming
Trinity Farm Workshops 7, 14, 22 & 28 Feb 2015
7 Feb 2015 - Pal Tiya Clay Sculpture workshop for experienced potters. Pal Tiya is a new non-firing clay. One vacancy
Tutors are world renowned...
Working from Home?
Want more Space or a bit of Company?
Then join us at the Clean Technology Centre. We have shared office space, meeting areas and light industrial space for growing companies, and not just for those in clean technology.
Environment
A Journey up Otaki Gorge
Journeying up Otaki Gorge is not for the faint-hearted. The road follows Otaki River, from the Horowhenua township of Otaki, towards the river’s source in the rugged Tararua Ranges. The last 5km is unsealed, narrow and winding, with plunging drops to steel-grey river waters on one side, and steep, forbidding cliffs, often wrapped in cold wisps of white mist on the other.
Focus On: Jill Abigail and Joy Anderton
Many Wellington people cherish retirement ‘up the coast’. Jill Abigail and Joy Anderton’ fell in love with 18 acres of coastal dunes and degraded wetland. Fifteen years later they overlooks a restored covenanted wetland, designated by DoC as an Outstanding Natural Landscape.
Life
Supporting one another
Kapiti Horowhenua Bereaved Parents Support group was formed by two Mums who both lost a child.
“Unless you’ve been there, you really don’t get it,’’ bereaved mother Lisa Gallagher said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re child is stillborn or died as an adult, whatever the circumstance, the grieving never goes away.”
CAB is recruiting volunteers in Ōtaki
It’s your opportunity to serve your community and
help people. Training is provided.
Our people
Focus On: Jill Abigail and Joy Anderton
Many Wellington people cherish retirement ‘up the coast’. Jill Abigail and Joy Anderton’ fell in love with 18 acres of coastal dunes and degraded wetland. Fifteen years later they overlooks a restored covenanted wetland, designated by DoC as an Outstanding Natural Landscape.
Making it easy — The story of Hadley and Kylie Gardner
Hadley Gardner and Kylie Marino were 3 years apart at Otaki College.
Hadley didn’t stay on for the seventh form at school, but went to England for some OE. The first six months he worked in a pub, then came under the wing of Otaki man Hamish Scott, ending up living with the Scotts and working for Hamish. Hadley, a decent front row forward managed to play some rugby in England, and show the poms some kiwi style.
