Young football fan heads to the World Cup
Reading Time: 2 minutesA young football fan from Royal Oak has been given the opportunity of a lifetime – travelling overseas to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nine-year-old Archie Frost, a student at Royal Oak Primary School, and his mother, Alex Howieson, embarked on a three-and-a-half week journey through Canada, Mexico and the United States. They departed ...
Local musician pens ode to Cornwall Park
Reading Time: 2 minutesMusician Niklas Meads has paid tribute to one of his favourite places to sit and play guitar with new track, Cornwall Park. The ode to the local landmark features on his EP Solitude, released in 2025, his sixth EP since 2020. He also released a full album, Natural Evolution, in 2020, and the talented guitarist ...
Lost art panels rediscovered at Community House
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo historic paintings by artist Mabel Upton, once thought lost to time, have been hiding in plain sight in Onehunga for decades. The large panels, which once hung in the Onehunga Orphans’ Hall, have been displayed at the Onehunga Community House museum since 1998, after a remarkable journey of preservation, restoration and community support. Saved ...
Council puts OBA on notice over $30,000 grant
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Auckland Council has placed Business Onehunga on notice after a $30,000 grant was approved to an unregistered incorporated society intended to advocate against the proposed East West Link project. The funding was approved for the East West Development Society (EWDS), a voluntary advocacy group formed to fight the proposed East West Link corridor. The ...
Works resumes at archaeological sites
Reading Time: 2 minutesWork has continued at six archaeological sites at the Waiapu Precinct development after the Auckland Council was given approval from the General Authority from Heritage New Zealand. Construction was halted after the discovery of 19th century rubbish deposits uncovered during the works. These, and any future finds, will be documented, logged in the appropriate heritage ...
Outstanding academic results for OHS
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast year proved to be a standout academic year for Onehunga High School, with the school recording its highest-ever NCEA pass rates at Level 1 and Level 3. The achievement was celebrated at the school’s Excellence Assembly, where Merit and Excellence awards were presented to students who achieved the strongest results in 2025. Principal Shameen ...
Taste of success for local eateries
Reading Time: 2 minutesFive local eateries have proved they are among Auckland’s tastiest spots, taking top honours in this year’s Iconic Auckland Eats awards for their standout dishes. Organised by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited in partnership with Restaurant Hub, the awards celebrate iconic dishes rather than restaurants. Three judges selected the Top 100 dishes from more than 2,400 public ...
School keeps students safe while house burns
Reading Time: 2 minutesStaff and students at Royal Oak Intermediate were kept calm and safe as a large house fire burned directly opposite the school on Friday, 22nd May, thanks to quick action from staff and strong support from emergency services. With Trafalgar St and parts of Symonds St closed, students arrived using alternative routes, and following advice ...
New library at Te Papapa School honours family legacy
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo years ago, when Janet Edmond approached Te Papapa School principal Robyn Curry and offered to build a new library for the school, Robyn admits her first thought was “yeah right!” But in March, she was delighted to be proved wrong as the school blessed their brand new Nieukerke Library. The Nieukerke Charitable Trust was ...
BID boundary reduced
Reading Time: 2 minutesBusinesses in Onehunga voted in favour of reducing the size of the Business Improvement District (BID) area, following the results of a recent ballot. A total of 1,125 voting documents were issued, with 313 returned – representing a 27.8% return rate, above the 25% minimum required for the result to be valid. Of those who ...