Oratia is nestled at the foot of the Waitakere ranges in West Auckland between Waiatarua and Glen Eden. Living in Oratia is a bit like living in the country while still being close to town - it takes around 25 minutes to get to Oratia from the Auckland CBD. It has a wonderful sense of community and this page is to inform people of some of the things going on in the area.

Oratia events

Oratia Settlers Market - A country market with local artists and crafts people. 2nd Sunday of every month at the Oratia Settlers Hall West Coast Rd (opposite the Oratia school) 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Interested stall holders call Jo Morrison or Toni-Kim Thirdmorgan ph 838 1169

Settler’s Film Club. Old Settler’s Hall. Oratia. (Opposite the school on West Coast Road)

The idea of the film club has come about from film-maker Robin Kewell who has recently arrived in the area from his native Cornwall in the UK. A film event was organised back in June to ‘test the water’ to guage what the interest would be in a film club for the Oratia population, judging by the nights attendance and the number of e-mails and telephone calls from people who could not make it….it looks like it is  “Lights..roll sound..roll camera and ACTION…”

For the first season the ‘Settlers Film Club’ will be putting on 4 or 5 film events running up to November then a short break and starting again in March with a full programme of films. Next year a membership will be offered by the Film Club, members will qualify for discount entrance price and special events. Anyone wanting to book tickets or find out more then contact Robin on 09 818 2489 or e-mail settlersfilmclub@xtra.co.uk  you can also check out on Google “Settlers’ Film Club” or www.eventfinder.co.nz  

Next film night

FRIDAY 8th August at 8 pm

Two Films about the Sea “The Wrecking Season” (Winner best doc. at Celtic Film Festival 2006) and “ Cruel Sea” Admission $10  (all proceeds to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution)

FRIDAY 12th September at 8pm

“Latcho Drom”  Winner of Special Grand Prix at Montreal Film Festival. 

Celebrating a way of life over 1000 years old . . ...  a musical journey through the eyes and ears of Romany's nomadic culture.  Latcho Drom (Safe Journey) transcends language and culture, spanning the four seasons as told through the musicians and dancers of India, Egypt, Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, France and Spain.  

"Touching, sad and joyful . . . a remarkable glimpse at an ancient culture" Channel 4 TV.

Oratia contacts

The Oratia Singers - director Jennifer Gash - A marvellous way to meet people in the area and share a love of singing. If you are interested in joining this community choir please call Charlene Waller ph 814 9316 or Jennifer Gash ph 818 7451

Oratia Craft Group meets at the Oratia Church Hall on Parker Rd between 10.00am - 12.00pm on Mondays. call Bev Latimer ph 8353237 for more info.

Oratia businesses

Landsent - Stunning tropical garden paradise - 108 Parker Rd, Oratia, Waitakere City, Auckland ph 818 6904 www.landsendt.co.nz

If you would like to list your event, group or business in Oratia please email me.