Chess champs
You may have seen them on TVNZ’s Breakfast with John Campbell - three bright siblings from Hillsborough, breaking barriers in the chess scene. The Po'e-Tofaeono children are the...
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A new gym for OHS
The long-awaited new gym for Onehunga High School is finally under construction. Work got underway in December, when six prefab classrooms overlooking the school’s playing fields were relocated...
Work experience opportunities wanted
Spectrum Care is looking for local businesses interested in offering supervised work experience opportunities for people with disabilities. The organisation, which has recently moved to the corner of...
The value of networks
When you first meet Jenny Tanner, what strikes you immediately is the energy and enthusiasm she shows for community development work. Jenny, who has recently taken on...
Onehunga Mallers represent themselves with pride
A local cricket team represented New Zealand with pride at two international cricket matches, at Waikaraka Park in February. The Onehunga Mallers’ cricket team, and a team from...
From Iraq to Onehunga
Among the Year 13 pupils who graduated from Onehunga High School at the end of 2019, was a student who has overcome obstacles most of us could not...
A new skate park for Onehunga
A new skate park, outdoor gym, and basketball half-court facility is coming to Onehunga Bay Reserve later this year. Funded by Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, the project is expected...
School Awards
December was awards season for the local Primary and Intermediate schools, with the traditional Buchanan, Maungakiekie-One Tree Hill Rotary Club, and Fred McKeever awards, a special highlight. Buchanan...
A fantastic kaiako – ROI teacher receives prestigious award
Royal Oak Intermediate teacher, Lee Tibble, became an educator because he wanted to make a difference and do something worthwhile in his life. At the end of 2019,...
Celebrating achievement – the Maungakiekie Youth Award
Maungakiekie youth were acknowledged for their outstanding achievements and service to the community, at the inaugural Maungakiekie Youth Awards in December last year. The awards were created to...