Reading Time: 2 minutesOnehunga 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 minutesIn 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 ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesRepresentatives 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 minutesThe 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 minutesResidents 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 minutesThe 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 ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs part of their work to revitalise Onehunga, Eke Panuku is inviting the community to give valuable feedback on the first stage of transformations to council-owned land in the town centre. Eke Panuku aims to transform the land in the block between Onehunga Mall, Selwyn Street, Church Street and Arthur Street, known as the Waiapu ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe simple task of preparing the floor for a new carpet at Onehunga’s Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (Catholic), led workers from a carpet company to uncover a hidden piece of history. Buried beneath layers of vintage cork tiles, the team at GilesCarpets Ltd stumbled upon three marked graves that had been ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo groups of Onehunga friends are taking on the Oxfam Trailwalker event in Taranaki next month – in the final year the gruelling fundraiser will be held. Emma Belcher and her sister Amy Velho have joined forces with friends Katie Ludman and Alexandra Viner to form Team Pinot; while Elysia Shanks, Rachel Gemmell, Kirsty Carter ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter a decade of dedicated service at the Onehunga Community News, Janet Hannah, is bidding farewell as the advertising manager, and is looking forward to her retirement. Having lived locally for over 40 years, Janet has not only been a steadfast member of the community, but has also played a crucial role in the advertising ...