Jellicoe Park Christmas Tree to shine again
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Jellicoe Park ‘Christmas Tree’ will light up again this year, but the traditional lights have been replaced with modern laser lights to protect the iconic tree. The laser lights will debut at the Onehunga Christmas in the Park event on Friday, 29th November, and will be on for a month, with community feedback being ...
Uncertainty over fast-track project
Reading Time: 2 minutes The government’s decision to fast-track the proposed Avondale-Southdown railway corridor through Onehunga has raised concerns among local residents, with no guarantee that the project will get the green light. As a local resident, MP Greg Fleming, shares his concerns after the Avondale-Southdown Corridor was included in the government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill. The bill, announced ...
Kindy shaken after stabbing
Reading Time: 3 minutes A kindergarten near the bus stabbing scene in Onehunga last month put themselves into lockdown after a police officer warned of a “dangerous man on the loose”. Centre manager for Our Kids Early Learning Centre, Arti Shatty, learned of the incident when a parent living nearby told her that Church Street was cordoned off from ...
Robot carnage smashes Onehunga
Reading Time: 2 minutes Robot Rampage launched its new arena in Onehunga with an exciting two-day tournament that drew a full house for its first featherweight class (13.6kg) robots. A dozen robots battled intensely over two days, smashing each other up in pursuit of the title. Casualties were heavy, and between bouts, the pit area buzzed as teams scrambled ...
Wardens help keep Onehunga safe
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Pacific Wardens are a familiar presence in Onehunga, tirelessly ensuring the safety of the community. These volunteers patrol Onehunga, Glen Innes, and Panmure on busy Friday and Saturday nights, handling issues like speeding scooters, fights, and public drinking. Thanks to recent funding from the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, the wardens have now secured essential ...
Diane balances books and bestsellers
Reading Time: 2 minutes By day, Diane Robinson works as an accountant, but by night she switches her focus to writing crime and mystery novels. This hard work has paid off too, as Diane has self-published two novels, one of which earned a nomination for the 2024 Ngaio Marsh Awards for crime, mystery and thriller fiction. Her novel, Nikolai’s ...
Oranga among suburbs facing new alcohol policy
Reading Time: 2 minutes Oranga is one of 24 suburbs across Auckland subject to a freeze on new liquor stores opening under the city’s newly implemented Local Alcohol Policy (LAP). This policy aims to reduce the harm caused by alcohol in communities, with high levels of alcohol-related crime and excessive negative health impacts. Oranga has been identified as part ...
Finding strength after breast cancer diagnosis
Reading Time: 3 minutes In December 2014, Darien Pearce from Onehunga received reassuring news that her annual mammogram showed no signs of cancer. But her world came crashing down seven months later after she discovered a lump, and a ultrasound confirmed her fears: a 4cm lump was found in her left breast. A biopsy confirmed the devastating news – ...
Young eco-warrior on a mission
Reading Time: 2 minutes Young Harper Spurway is making a name for herself as a passionate eco-warrior, dedicated to protecting the environment, starting with her own backyard – Manukau Harbour. As headgirl of Kohia Terrace School, Harper (12) has taken a stand against global warming, even convincing her family to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, including biking, using public ...
Youngster wows community with recycled art project
Reading Time: 2 minutes A local youngster has captured the hearts of the community by creating a masterpiece of his favourite spot: Māngere Bridge; complete with water, cafés, and an erupting mount. Marwin Prabhakar (6) spent a month-and-a-half meticulously creating the model using recycled materials like old newspapers, a water bottle, ripped fabric, wood, pinecones, and even small plastic ...