Light rail derailed, East-West Link continues

Nov 6, 2023 Latest News 2 min

Reading Time: 2 minutes The proposed construction of a light rail route along the SH20 is being derailed, while plans to continue with the East-West Link are gaining momentum. According to the newly elected MP for Maungakiekie, Greg Fleming, “Christopher Luxon announced that we are not going to proceed with the light rail project through Onehunga, but we are ...

Mini golf faces closure amid redevelopment

Nov 6, 2023 Latest News 2 min

Reading Time: 2 minutes Onehunga’s much-loved Enchanted Forest Mini Golf is at risk of closure due to an impending redevelopment in the area. The owner, Darryl Prout, has owned the recreational gem for the past eight years, and claims that Eke Panuku did not inform him of any plans to redevelop the area, or include the mini golf, which ...

Jellicoe Park entrance back to life with new letters

Nov 6, 2023 Latest News 2 min

Reading Time: 2 minutes Shiny new letters now adorn the Grey Street entrance to Jellicoe Park in Onehunga, after the old letters disappeared last year. The Onehunga Community News reported earlier this year about the archway missing almost all its letters, having been reduced to just E, I, C and E in the name ‘Jellicoe Park’. Following this, a ...

Bridging hearts through equine therapy

Nov 6, 2023 Latest News 2 min

Reading Time: 2 minutes Nestled in the heart of Māngere, Ambury Park Centre stands out in the world of equine therapy. Ambury Park Centre is the only Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)-affiliated facility that combines riding therapy with a secondary school for students aged 13-18 with diverse needs, and a vocational programme for adults with disabilities. The evolution ...