Whats happening to Orewa?
Jun 8th 2009, 11:39 pm
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Whats happening to Orewa?
Just driving to work this morning and was having a look at the general state of Orewa...Is it me or is it looking pretty rough these days?
I think its due to the amount of people who are not renewing the leases on their businesses and also the new Orewa Boulevard thats going in..Roll on when all the old buildings are scrapped and the new ones are built...
Could be to do with the awful weather too mind you.....
I think its due to the amount of people who are not renewing the leases on their businesses and also the new Orewa Boulevard thats going in..Roll on when all the old buildings are scrapped and the new ones are built...
Could be to do with the awful weather too mind you.....
Jun 9th 2009, 7:43 am
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Re: Whats happening to Orewa?
It is looking a bit bleak due to the roadworks I think. But hopefully, the "boulevard" and the reduced traffic levels due to the motorway will give it a nice atmosphere in the summer. There are some scruffy old buildings which could do with demolition but I don't suppose that will happen for a couple of years with the recession etc.
I'm amazed at how many new houses are being built - and very nice ones too - in our part of town. We also have the retirees' village complex being built just down the hill from us, so there should be a bit more life in town for the restaurants etc
I'm amazed at how many new houses are being built - and very nice ones too - in our part of town. We also have the retirees' village complex being built just down the hill from us, so there should be a bit more life in town for the restaurants etc
Jun 9th 2009, 9:00 pm
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Re: Whats happening to Orewa?
It is looking a bit bleak due to the roadworks I think. But hopefully, the "boulevard" and the reduced traffic levels due to the motorway will give it a nice atmosphere in the summer. There are some scruffy old buildings which could do with demolition but I don't suppose that will happen for a couple of years with the recession etc.
I'm amazed at how many new houses are being built - and very nice ones too - in our part of town. We also have the retirees' village complex being built just down the hill from us, so there should be a bit more life in town for the restaurants etc
I'm amazed at how many new houses are being built - and very nice ones too - in our part of town. We also have the retirees' village complex being built just down the hill from us, so there should be a bit more life in town for the restaurants etc
Last edited by NZGrl; Jun 9th 2009 at 9:00 pm. Reason: Sounding like a whingeing pom...Sorry
Jun 9th 2009, 9:11 pm
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Re: Whats happening to Orewa?
Being new to the area I can't really make any comparisons with how it used to be, but I do think the road works are not helping with the feel of the place. Also, there does'nt seem to be any community or sports hall or any "heart" to the area. Some cafes and shops, but no soul.
The weather definately makes things seem worse too!
The weather definately makes things seem worse too!
Jun 12th 2009, 10:04 pm
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Re: Whats happening to Orewa?
Orewa does look a bit pants compared to last year but apparently (!!) it will look good when it's finished. I'm at the other (South) end so I'm only really affected when I head up into Orewa itself. It's a nightmare to park now though 
and I find myself missing turn-offs because the traffic cones have been moved or blown.
and I find myself missing turn-offs because the traffic cones have been moved or blown.
