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About the ORAI

OTEMATATA

WAITAKI LAKES DISTRICT

Otematata, in the Waitaki Valley, is a stunning small town in New Zealand, we are proud of our town and all it has to offer both locals and visitors.

We are a volunteer organisation made up of residents and homeowners who live in, and/or have an interest in Otematata, giving locals a voice in our community.

We are committed to continually improving our town through new community projects, maintaining amenities, fostering goodwill, co-operation and a sense of community amongst our district.

We aim to provide a forum at which ideas and feedback can be given a voice, assist with events/projects, promotions or activities as may be agreed upon.

We have a range of ongoing and new projects underway. If you have skills you would like to share, new members are always welcome.

We currently have a range of new initiatives upcoming with our Community Led Development Programme (CLDP) in conjunction with The Department of Internal Affairs. See CLDP tab for further information.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

THE 2024 OTEMATATA SPRING FLING

Join us for the Otematata Spring Fling!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 7th, because we're hosting a fantastic community get-together at the Otematata Community Hall. Doors open at 7pm, and you won't want to miss out on the fun!

We've got an incredible live band, Flip Side, lined up to keep you dancing all night long. They'll be bringing the energy and the beats, so get ready to groove to their fantastic tunes!

Tickets for this unforgettable evening are just $25 each. You can secure yours by making a bank transfer to ORAI Bank using the account details: 06-0927-0080798-00. When making the bank transfer, remember to include your name and the number of tickets you're purchasing.

For hard copy tickets phone: Paula 027 366 4003 or Bernie 027 612 9854

In the spirit of community and sharing, we kindly ask everyone to bring their own drinks (BYO) and a plate of delicious food for the grazing table. Let's create a mouthwatering spread together!

Don't miss out on this incredible event. Grab your friends, get your tickets, and join us for a night of music, laughter, and community spirit at the Otemetata Spring Fling.

Profits to Otematata Beautification

See you there!

FAMILY FUN DAY

Come and celebrate the grand opening of the Otematata Playground!

When? Labour Weekend, Sunday 22nd October

Time? 11am to 1pm

Join us for:

A FREE family BBQ

Lolly Scramble

Face Painting

Fire Engine Rides

Hosted by ORAI. See you there!

NEW PENINSULA WALKING TRACK

Work on the new Peninsula Track will commence in late September. Thank you to the DIA, Otago Community Trust and Meridian for their generous grants. Their support ensures that not only will the Wetlands entranceway be completed, but the new Peninsula Walkway Track will be accessible and enjoyable for all.