Open Mic Night
After neighbour’s night on June 13th we had our first open mic night. The evening was arranged at the last minute by Kimberley and was open to all-comers. Word spread …
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
As part of our winter teaching series Andrew gave us a presentation on how we should be managing waste here at Orama with a particular emphasis on the 3 R’s …
Demelza dives right in
Demelza Scott-Weekly is volunteering for the month of June. She has been spending her time working in the kitchen and also helping Arnie in the garden. Demelza has a great …
Youth Group Recording
Before dinner on a Thursday before neighbours’ night in May Kelly Cleave organised for the youth group to come over and record some waiata for use as the sound track …
What’s with creatives?
Kurt Cobain. Avicii. Chester Bennington. Chris Cornell. Mac Miller. Michael Hutchence. Heath Ledger. Demi Lovato. Robin Williams. Ben Affleck. Amy Winehouse. Charlie Sheen. Courtney Love. David Bowie. Drew Barrymore. Joaquin …
Top 5 things to do on Aotea Great Barrier Island
I live off the coast of Auckland on an Island that few have heard of, but it’s arguably one of New Zealand’s most pristine, beautiful spots: Aotea Great Barrier Island. …
Sylvia garden miracle worker
We love having short-term volunteers and in May we had Sylvia Marshall come and stay for a month. Sylvia is an Office Administrator working at Gateways Christian Fellowship (formerly Palmerston …
Summer Family Camp Dec 2019
Unplug and reconnect. Join us for a week of family fun from the 27th December at our summer family camp here at Orama. This will be a time get away …
Exploring Nature Photography Workshop Nov 2019
Join us in November for a 4 day tour of nature, wildlife and the sky and learn about nature photography from the experts. Visit some of the most spectacular sites …
Fatherheart INS Sep 2019
Inheriting the Nations is a 3 month residential school from the 21st September to the first week in December. Around 80 students and staff from all over the world come …