The OCE Hammers
OCE has long been a supporter of the Omokoroa Bowling Club and has sponsored the bottom green at the club since 2001. OCE staff also participate at the club, their social bowling team in its second season competing in the local twilight tournament. A name like the “OCE Hammers” suggest that while their team may […]
Son of a pioneer
David and Trish Thomas moved 500 metres when they relocated from their Omokoroa home to OCE a few months ago. Their prior moves were much larger; from a back country station to a vineyard, from Gisborne to the Bay of Plenty. David Thomas is the son of a pioneer. His father was a Gallipoli veteran […]
Volunteer of the year!
Chris Conn has lived at OCE for eight years. She’s been a volunteer at Waipuna Hospice for six. Last year she was awarded Volunteer of the Year out of over 300 people who help at the hospice. If anyone thinks retirement to a lifestyle village actually means retiring and relaxing, they have not met Chris… […]
The Glory of the Gardens
The gardens at OCE have always been a highlight of the estate, often the first feature to impress potential residents and the one they grow to love even more once they live here. Spring is the time they look their best… so in the absence of a Garden Ramble this year, we take you on […]
Creating a community
The recent publication of Creating a Community by Chris Cole, which documented the first three decades of Omokoroa Country Estate, marked a milestone in the history of the estate. If it wasn’t for Reverend Mac Olds, Omokoroa Country Estate might never have existed. So, very appropriate that we ask Rev. Olds’ son David, a current […]
Lyrical about Life in OCE – Johan and Helena van der Merwe
If there is one thing every person dreams about, it is retirement. When you are young you want to make enough money to retire, you plan and save for retirement but, alas it is the one thing that nobody is ever prepared for. Obviously; who wants to think of old age and emptiness? Charles Aznavour […]
Omokoroa Country Estate COVID-19 Update
It’s been a week already and we are all waiting to see what the update will be for our country on Friday 27th August. We hope you are safe and warm in your bubbles. Hearing Aids We have found a few hearing aids around the Estate and surrounding areas. If you wear a hearing aid, […]
Alert Level 4 – what does this mean for OCE residents?
As of midnight last night under Government instructions we are in a three-day lockdown. Please ensure you wear a face mask at all times upon leaving your home. To make sure you know what to do at Alert Level 4 please visit the government Covid-19 website – click here. What does this mean for OCE […]
Village News – April 2021
It has been a while since our last newsletter so there is much to catch up on. It is now Winter and the cold has settled in so make yourself a nice hot drink, sit in a comfy chair and enjoy our Omokoroa Country Estate Winter Newsletter – click here to download.
**NEW DATE** Art and Craft Showcase 2021
We are delighted, at Omokoroa Country Estate to host our annual Art and Craft Showcase on the new date Sunday 18th April, 10am-4pm. After several postponements this event is now going ahead. Come along and see what our amazing village has to offer. We will have tea and coffee available as well as a resident-run […]