Gidday from the Bay!

This jubbly wee website is brought to you by the Ōwhiro Bay Residents Association. But that's a stuffy old title and we're all friends here, so from here on in you can refer to us as OBRA.

This website is a collaborative resource for all Ōwhiro Bay residents. As it grows, we hope it becomes an interactive treasure chest for community-building and storytelling.
 
This is also our platform for all issues relating to our community. When action needs to be taken, and you need to be involved, this website is your action station.

There's a lot of images on this site, so hang in there is it takes a wee bit to load on your device - it'll be worth it!

​We're so glad you're here. We're starting small, but aiming big. Take a look around!

The Next 4C Coastal Communities and Climate Change Meeting Invite for
​21 May 2023

30/04/23: OBRA Submission:
Open Space and Recreation Strategy

OBRA was one of 1452 organisations and individuals who made a submission on Wellington City Council's open spaces and recreation strategy. 

Ali Forrest 'Zero Waste' WCC Presentation - 5th April 2023

OBRA member Ali Forrest spoke to Wellington City Council's Environment and Infrastructure Committee today. The focus of the meeting was entirely on the Zero Waste Strategy. Ali spoke in support of the submission OBRA made earlier on the strategy. 

Ōwhiro Bay Easter Hunt!

 Note: The instruction form will tell you where to look for the stones!
Click here to download a PDF of the Easter hunt chart!

Win for OBRA on Landfill Decision! - 19 Feb 2023

Read all about it and watch the video of Ali Forrest's presentation to WCC.

Ōwhiro Bay Matariki Magic!

Audio Recording:
​Kōrero with Holden Hohaia. Nautilus Creative Space.  Sunday 26 June, 2022.

Holden is the Māori Partnerships general manager at Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research.

As part of our inaugural celebration of Matariki, we were privileged to have Holden kōrero with us at Nautilus (a full house!) about the history and relevance of Maori in the Ōwhiro Bay area.

It was fantastic to be a part of. If you weren't able to attend, we've made an audio recording here (below) for you to enjoy!
Kōrero with Holden Hohaia

Matariki Magic!

Friday 24th June: 7.30 PM till late

A night of celebration, music and fun at Nautilus Creative Space, Ōwhiro Bay

2 Brand New Businesses on Happy Valley Road!

And both being run under the same roof. Meet Hope and Amber from Hope's Beautyroom and Phoenix Lashes By Amber. Check out the short video we recorded with them in June 2022!

Latest OBRA News Update: 8th May, 2022

Submissions on Landfill Future Due!
Here's How to Let Your Voice Be Heard