BRIEFS

Michael new board chair

Michael Moore has been appointed the new chair of the Waikanae Community Board. He assumed the position at the November board meeting after Richard Mansell stepped down as chair. Richard is still a board member.

Plenty for foodbank

The recent appeal by the Friends of the Ōtaki Foodbank resulted in more than 180 bags of food and other items collected. This year the Ōtaki Scouts helped the Friends volunteers with the collection. The Foodbank will close on December 24 and reopen on January 20.

Fletcher joins NZ sevens

Former Rāhui rugby player Fletcher Carpenter joined the NZ Sevens squad for the Cape Town tournament in South Africa on December 7-8. The tournament is part of the Sevens World Series.

Grant helps Tū Roa

Tū Roa te Kōhanga Reo has recently received a $120,732 Lottery grant to help it complete the final stage of a big  restoration project on its historic building and surrounding natural spaces. The two-year project aims to preserve the wairua of the kōhanga while meeting the growing demand for kohanga reo services in Ōtaki.

 

Kites dates March 8-9

The 2025 Ōtaki Kite Festival will be on the weekend of March 8-9.