Reading Time: 2 minutes Representatives from local institution Dolphin Theatre graced the Auckland Community Theatre Trust Awards nominees list with a whopping 44 nominations. At the time of going to print, the awards ceremony will have taken place, and regardless of the outcome, it’s an impressive list of nods. Popular play, Kimberly Akimbo, stood out with a remarkable 11 ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes The recent rediscovery of three graves in an Onehunga church has got many people wanting to know more about those buried there. The marked graves of Monsignor James Paul, Bishop John Luck and William Kemp were found hidden under cork tiles and carpets at Onehunga’s Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (formerly known as ...
Reading Time: 3 minutes Residents living close to a dangerous intersection in Onehunga are expressing growing concerns over safety, as the junction is notorious for frequent accidents and near-misses. Ria Pou, a long-time resident of the area, has witnessed numerous accidents at the intersection of Arthur Street and Selwyn Street, including cars crashing through her fence and onto her ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Auckland Council’s cost-cutting measure to remove underutilised rubbish bins from public spaces has sparked controversy in Onehunga. Although the council has removed several less commonly used bins, some well used bins have been removed in certain public areas in Onehunga – Jellicoe Park, Countdown parking lot and Waikaraka Park Cemetery. Sera Mata’uiau, a regular ...