Art and kinship
If you attended the Onehunga Arts Festival in June, you would have been lucky enough to come across the work of Isaac Trebilco. Two pieces, part of his...
Taking flight
The Police Air Support Unit (ASU), better known as Eagle, officially opened its new base at Auckland Heliport in July. The ASU’s three new Bell 429 helicopters were...
StarJam at the Oranga Community Centre
Every Thursday evening, StarJam run a funky music and dance workshop for young people with disabilities, down at the Oranga Community Centre. StarJam is a national organisation where...
Industrious little market
The Little Industry Café has brewed up a local handcraft market, called Little Market, next to the café. Locals can not only enjoy their coffee, but also have...
Lighting up for Matariki
A spectacular light show was projected on to the People Weaver mural on June 22nd and 23rd, to celebrate Matariki. Local artists Bobby MacDonald and Amiria Puia-Taylor, who...
Upgrade for Waikaraka Park?
What do you value about Waikaraka Park? The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board would like you to give this some serious consideration, and then let them know what you think....
Ministerial visit to OHS
Minister of Defence Ron Mark paid a visit to Onehunga High School on Friday, 21st June. He was there to inspect a combined parade of the OHS, Kelston...
Foodbank creates community hub
The foodbank at Oranga Community Centre is a truly cooperative enterprise, helping create positive social change by nourishing those in need. About 25 families turn up regularly on...
Football heroes return
Three professional footballers who began their careers under legendary local coach, Miya Miyazawa, were in town recently to speak to junior players about their U20 World Cup experience....
A reminder of the past – a place in the future
In March, Onehunga Community News wrote about the demolition of most of the factory buildings that were part of the old Woollen Mills site on Neilson Street. All...