Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter 40 years of dedication to his craft and community, David’s Hair Care on Mount Smart Road will close its doors, marking the end of an era for the beloved barbershop. Owner, David, has been a familiar face to generations of customers, from everyday locals to sporting greats like Jonah Lomu, Doug Howlett, Joe Rokocoko, ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesFormer Hillsborough resident, Georgia van Sambeek, gave birth to her son on the side of the road, with fiancé Matthew Malins making it just in time to catch the newborn. The unexpected delivery began late on Saturday, 25th January, when Georgia’s waters broke at 11.45pm – a week before her due date. They were visiting ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesSocial media has been abuzz with concerns over planned construction at St Peter’s Anglican Church in Gerrard Beeson Place, with some fearing the project could disturb historical graves. However, Eke Panuku, the agency leading the Waiapu Precinct regeneration programme, has assured the public that thorough planning has been undertaken to prevent any such impact. Eke ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesOnehunga designer and maker, Emily Mahy, is set to showcase her handmade leather bags on the runway at one of fashion’s biggest events in September – New York Fashion Week. Emily, the creative force behind her own label, Mahy, is one of just 20 independent designers chosen to be part of Flying Solo’s Ones to ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the Avondale-Southdown railway corridor project threatens to disrupt Onehunga, a local resident has proposed an alternative route he believes would better serve the community. Stephen Lasham, the Deputy Chairman of The Onehunga Enhancement Society (TOES), raised concerns about displacement, noise pollution, road closures and safety risks. He suggests rerouting the corridor alongside the SH20, ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesA major milestone has been reached in Auckland’s largest wastewater project, with the Central Interceptor now flowing beneath Hillsborough. Watercare’s Central Interceptor project has passed a historic milestone with the southern half of the 14.7km tunnel (Blockhouse Bay south to Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant), going live in February. Mayor Wayne Brown gave an order to ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesA local foodbank stepped in to feed hundreds of families during the holiday season when some foodbanks were closed. Tucked away in a warehouse in Onehunga, Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau Trust, a branch of the St Vincent de Paul Society of New Zealand, was a lifeline for families in need, locally and across Auckland. During the ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne Tree Hill College have said farewell to three long-service staff members who have given a combined 112 years of dedication and expertise to the school. Husband and wife Len and Anila Nelson, along with Merv Betteridge are closing a chapter and are retiring. Len and Anila arrived in New Zealand from South Africa in ...
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSome famous faces were in Onehunga in December, but they kept themselves under wraps, filming an adaption of the novel East of Eden in one of our most well-known local heritage buildings. The Onehunga Community House in Selwyn Street is a world away from the California setting of John Steinbeck’s famous novel, but it made a perfect ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe much-loved Onehunga Festival is making its grand return on Saturday, 1st March at the Onehunga Bay Reserve. Running from 10.30am until 3pm, this free community event promises to once again bring joy, entertainment, and a sense of togetherness to the community. The festival has been a cornerstone of the local calendar since the 1990s, ...