Reading Time: 2 minutes First Foundation, an organisation dedicated to providing tertiary scholarships to deserving high school students, celebrated is 25th anniversary, by introducing its 2024 cohort of 89 scholars. First Foundation has now reached a milestone of 1,002 scholarships since its creation, including 99 students from the three local high schools. First Foundation focuses on students who, due ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes Local author Ryan Bodman won the Judith Binney Prize For Illustrated Non-Fiction at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, for his first book, Rugby League in New Zealand: A People’s History. Ryan’s book was published by Bridget Williams Books in 2023, and won in the Mātātuhi Foundation Best First Book Awards category. The first book ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Onehunga Lagoon is a haven for water lovers and pets alike, but behind its calm exterior lie faulty tidal gates and the urgent need for dredging. The lagoon has not been dredged since its inception in 1980, leaving it susceptible to sediment buildup and a decreasing water level. According to the Auckland Council, there ...
Reading Time: < 1 minute Wet weather didn’t deter the crowds for the annual Dog Day Out at The Y Onehunga War Memorial Pool recently, with dogs of all breeds and sizes jumping into the outdoor pool. The event marked the end of the summer season, with the outdoor pool officially closed and emptied following the mass canine dip. Various breeds ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Onehunga ANZAC Day parade received a touch of international flair when two British visitors joined in the commemoration. Steve and Sue George, former service members from England, are visiting family in Onehunga. Originally planning a visit to New Zealand in January, the couple rescheduled their trip due to a family emergency, deliberately choosing April ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes Auckland Transport has announced proposed plans to convert a dangerous intersection in Onehunga to either a signalised intersection or a roundabout. Residents living near the intersection of Arthur Street and Selwyn Street are concerned about the frequent accidents and near-misses. Many accidents have occurred here, including cars crashing onto a nearby property. The main reason ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes After a successful trial in February, the team is launching a quiet (low-sensory) hour, starting with two sessions on Tuesday, 30th April (3pm and 4.30pm). Once a month, people of all ages will be able to enjoy a planetarium show in a quiet, calm environment. The show, which usually has up to 75 attendees per session, ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes The historic fountain in Jellicoe Park is undergoing major repairs after thieves stole copper and severely damaged it. “The copper pipework and valves were ripped out of the bowl. The force from ripping these out damaged the pipework which leads into the plant room, causing significant leaks that destroyed electrical gear inside the plant room, ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes Onehunga teenager, Anna Lightbody, is taking her diving skills across the Tasman this month, to compete for New Zealand in the Australian Age Group Champs. Anna’s journey in the sport started just before she turned 10, and she’s now 13, and in year 9 at Onehunga High School. Her interest in diving really began as ...
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a resounding victory for commercial and business interests, the dynamic business community of Onehunga has spoken loud and clear: they want a bigger and better Business Improvement District (BID). Following an intense month-long ballot, many commercial and business owners within the mapped Onehunga area have thrown their weight behind the expansion of the BID. Election ...