Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile visiting Waikaraka Cemetery last year, Linda Moss noticed something glinting in the grass. To her surprise, she discovered a vintage medal lying on the ground. After carefully cleaning it, she uncovered an inscription: ‘Presented by E Pretty. 200 yds. Won by L Dobbs. 19 March 1926’ Linda handed the medal to the police, but ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen Councillor Josephine Bartley saw the chain around the neck of the aggressive dog charging toward her beloved pet, she assumed it would tighten before the animal reached them – but it didn’t. Josephine sustained a bite to her hand after trying to pry the dog – believed to be a staffie cross – off ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe construction in two small sections of the Waiapu Precinct development has been put on hold due to the discovery of midden – small 19th-century rubbish deposits. The finds were uncovered in the lower section of the site near Woolworths and along Gerrard Beeson Place, and include shell, animal bone, glass and crockery. This has ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the last five years, residents of Rockfield Road in Te Papapa have had an unusual set of neighbours. A wall near Marei Reserve is lined with dollhouses, toy figures, and miniature cars. Known as the Rockfield Fairy Wall, it has become a colourful and much-loved feature, delighting passers-by of all ages. Created by local ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesTe Papapa School has begun the year by opening its new, modern classroom block – a significant addition that is setting the standard for other classroom builds across New Zealand. The school’s executive officer and former pupil, Anite Faitala, says the development marks a major milestone. “It’s the first new building the school has received ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesAiredale terriers were among the first breeds used as police dogs, and Onehunga’s own Piper is proudly keeping up the long tradition – just in her own unique way. Rather than chasing criminals, she’s helping to prevent crime before it happens by building strong connections in the community alongside Community Constable Don Allan. Piper has ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesA vacant two-storey building on Onehunga Mall was engulfed in flames on Sunday, 25th January, almost five years after a previous fire swept through the same property. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to the blaze shortly after 8pm, and worked for almost 12 hours to extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported, ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesParking time limits on Onehunga Mall are set to increase to one hour, following strong support from local businesses and backing from the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board. The move comes after the road ranked second in Auckland for the number of parking infringements issued last year. According to Auckland Transport data, Onehunga Mall recorded 8,782 parking ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe iconic Jellicoe Christmas tree came to life at the end of November for a month of seasonal lights, however a thunderstorm is possibly to blame for the top lights of the tree going offline just a week later. A large lightning strike in early December was seen by 10-year-old Harrison Palmer, from the balcony ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Onehunga Community House is saying a heartfelt farewell to one of its most dedicated champions. After more than 16 years of service, coordinator Tony Broad has resigned due to health reasons and has moved to Nelson to be closer to family. Tony began his role at the Onehunga Community House in July 2009, initially ...