Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Dolphin Theatre in Onehunga hosted a truly special event in November: the 100th birthday luncheon of its long-time patron, Mary Gillespie. Mary’s connection to the local theatre dates back to 1985 when she moved to the area and began attending shows regularly, often bringing her family. Though she now lives on the North Shore, ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the Onehunga Community News, we regularly warn readers about phishing and scam attempts. Last month, however, we found ourselves caught out by one. A person using the name Michelle Hancock contacted our office requesting a classified ad. As we don’t run a classifieds so she opted for a small mini ad offering free Yorkies ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesHigh winds caused havoc within Cornwall Park and Maungakiekie/One Tree Domain recently, when a large macrocarpa tree wrecked the clubhouse for Auckland Archery Club, as well as a nearby historic stone wall. “At the moment, half the clubhouse is no longer there, and it is not really usable by us,” says Auckland Archery Club president, ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesMilo is more than just a pet to Councillor Josephine Bartley; he’s her steadfast companion and, at 12 years old, her chief advisor. Milo joined the Bartley household after being lovingly entrusted to the councillor by a friend who was moving overseas. Despite his age and a diagnosis of adrenal cancer, along with acupuncture treatment ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesExcitement is building at Te Papapa School as the construction of a new building progresses on schedule, set to welcome students in 2026. Principal, Robyn Curry, confirms the two-storey, six-classroom structure is being erected to manage the school’s steady growth. When Robyn started in 2008, the roll was around 240 students; today, it sits at ...
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat a turnaround for Onehunga! Just weeks after heartbreak spread through the community over the cancellation of the town’s much-loved Christmas Parade, the event is officially back on – thanks to an overwhelming wave of community support. When Business Onehunga announced that the parade would not go ahead this year, locals were gutted. Social media ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesOnehunga artisan Emily Mahy took her label, MAHY, to New York Fashion Week last month, showcasing her handmade leather bags and accessories as part of the Flying Solo runway show, Ones to Watch. Flying Solo represents independent designers worldwide, and MAHY was one of only 20 labels to appear at New York Fashion Week. Emily ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a heartwarming display of kindness, an Oranga girl, Freya Tohill, has turned a simple haircut into a powerful act of support for the Cancer Society. The 9-year-old recently donated a remarkable 48cm of her hair, which will be used to create wigs for those undergoing cancer treatment. For Freya, the decision to donate her ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesLocal businesses relying on the carpark outside Woolworths are urging the community to support them as construction for the Waiapu Precinct begins. Almost 30 parking bays outside Angkor Bakery, Good Deal Dollar Store and St Margaret’s Op Shop have been fenced off since early September, when work started to remove traffic islands, a tree and ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe venomous noble false widow spider has made its first reported appearance in Selwyn Street, Onehunga. Local resident and outdoor enthusiast, Robin Child, discovered two spiders after noticing something unusual in his garden. “I spotted a young lizard, about 10cm long, dangling mid-air on my fence,” Robin says. “I thought it was odd, so I ...