Onehunga designer reps at New York Fashion Week
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 ...
A hair-raising tale of kindness
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 ...
Businesses plea “we’re still open” amid Waiapu Precinct works
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 ...
Venomous spiders found in Selwyn Street
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 ...
Anahera’s ‘family’ lays her to rest
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat should have been a child’s fourth birthday was instead a farewell. One Saturday in August, the Onehunga community gathered to lay to rest the newborn girl, Anahera, found at a local recycling centre. St Peter’s Anglican Church was full of people wanting to show love and dignity to a child who never had the ...
Local Ukrainian swimmer chases Paralympic dream
Reading Time: 2 minutesOnehunga is home to a remarkable young athlete, whose aim is to one day represent New Zealand at the Paralympics. Artur Chernenko (21) arrived in New Zealand from Ukraine with his family in April 2022, seeking safety after experiencing the Russian-Ukrainian war firsthand. Since then, he has discovered a passion for swimming that is taking ...
Prime Minister visits Onehunga
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew Zealand’s prime minister, Christopher Luxon, visited Onehunga in August as part of a visit to the Maungakiekie electorate, taking time to meet, and pose for the obligatory selfies, with members of various business associations. The informal gathering was organised by MP Greg Fleming’s electorate office. He says, with the recent boundary changes, there are ...
Local triathlete champ to defend title
Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring lockdown, Hillsborough resident, Terry Jack joined his neighbour, who was training for an ironman, mostly as a way to get out of the house for some exercise. Now, Terry is a champion triathlete and is heading to Australia next month to defend his title in the World Triathlon Age-Group Aquabike Championships. Terry not only ...
Paw-sitive news for Monte’s dogs
Reading Time: 2 minutesLocal dog owners fighting to keep tails wagging at Monte Cecilia Park have won a temporary victory as the High Court granted an interim order allowing dogs to continue running off-leash in the park. This reprieve has put the brakes on the Puketāpapa Local Board’s decision to enforce an on-leash rule from 1st August. The ...
All is bright at Jellicoe Park
Reading Time: 2 minutesHo, ho, ho – the Christmas lights are coming back to Jellicoe Park this holiday season, with recent public feedback overwhelmingly supporting a return to the traditional style. The lights will give the festive look of stringed tree lights, using modern LED bulbs, which are more efficient and cost effective. The 600 bulbs will be ...