BRIEFS
House price increase slows
The rise in Ōtaki’s median house prices has slowed, going up only $10,000 in September. According to homes.co.nz the median is now $725,000. Prices have risen 51.5 percent in the past year, 23.5 percent in the past six months, and 9.3 percent in the past three months.
Community expo
The 2021 Ōtaki Community Expo, postponed in September because of Covid-19 restrictions, is on from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, October 30, at the Memorial Hall. Come along and join a club, pick up a new activity and learn about what is on offer in Ōtaki.
MenzShed garage sale
Otaki MenzShed is having a garage sale to raise funds for its work. It’s from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, October 23 at the St John Hall, 140 Waerenga Road. Eftpos will be available. Meantime, any donations of items are welcome. Call Les Frost (021 1167-162) or Tony King (027 4510-903).
Mahara fundraises with Cousins
Mahara Gallery, the region’s public art space at Waikanae, is fundraising with a screening of Cousins at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Coastlands Theatre, at 5pm on Saturday, October 23. All proceeds will go towards the upgrade of the gallery. Tickets are $30, available online at eventfinda.co.nz, or by calling 0800 BUY TIX The event will be held under Covid Alert Levels 1 or 2, with social distancing and Covid safety measures in place. Tickets might therefore be limited, so booking is essential. Bar service will be available and refreshments are included in the ticket price.
