Onehunga Community News - your local community newspaper

11/07/2024

Warm up with the latest edition of the Onehunga Community News.
The July edition is filled with interesting stories and local advertisers.
Read all about a local college making history by retrofitting an ex-state house, a local carpenter nails a national competition, a 9-year-old petitions for footpath cycling and an inspirational woman receives the King’s Birthday Honours.
It’s available online too at https://onehunga.co.nz/e-mags/

07/07/2024

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*Free dose of Vitamin D ☀️
*Legit excuse to wear comfy sneakers 👟
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*Occasional dog petting breaks 🐾
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Make your monthly stroll a bit more awesome! 🌈🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

A car🚗 is neccesary, and the route map will be shown during the interview.

Apply now at [email protected] and put "OCN walker" in the subject line.

06/07/2024

URGENT READ!!

Gremlins have crept into the printers and caused havoc to the July edition of the Onehunga Community News. This has resulted in the magazine being late in some areas. The printers have assured us that the magazine will be delivered from Monday.
The e-mag will be uploaded early this coming week too.
The Onehunga Community News apologises for the delay.

18/06/2024

Our incredible editorial team (Lara, Amanda and Tim) had the honour and privilege to meet the legendary Jehan Casinader, award winning New Zealand journalist and television presenter at the Onehunga Business Association networking lunch today. Jehan has gained significant recognition for his storytelling abilities and coverage of important social issues.
In addition to his journalism career, Jehan is an advocate for mental health awareness. He has authored the book ‘This Is Not How It Ends: How Rewriting Your Story Can Save Your Life’, which details his journey through mental health challenges and the importance of storytelling in healing. Today, Jehan continues to engage with audiences as a keynote speaker, focusing on themes of mental health, leadership, and diversity.

17/06/2024

Hello June!
The bumper June edition of your favourite monthly community magazine, the ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS, is out!
Dive into stories about the rise of girl footballers post-Women’s World Cup; a local author’s award win; Eke Panuku investigation works begin; an iconic frame turns 25; and see who enjoyed the Pink Ribbon Breakfast.
We also focus on our seniors in the Senior Living Feature.
Read it now online at https://onehunga.co.nz/e-mags/

29/05/2024

Spot on!!
Onehunga definitely has an amazing community!!

20/05/2024

Honoured and blessed to have been mentioned in Cllr Bartley’s Facebook post.

Fantastic team working at the OCN.
Lara Fagan
Amanda Peart
Tim Plant
Kate Smallwood

09/05/2024

The May edition of your favourite monthly community magazine, the ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS, has hit the streets, and is available online at https://onehunga.co.nz/e-mags/

Read all about the rising tides of the Onehunga Lagoon; the plans to improve a dangerous intersection; doggies enjoying paddling in a pool and the Anzac Day celebrations.
We also say goodbye to a 'gentle giant' as he embarks on a thrilling new chapter as the head coach of the Tongan rugby team.

24/04/2024

Why do we celebrate Anzac Day?

For a few people, the 25th of April is just another public holiday - but for tens of thousands more, it is a day to remember all those who fell during World War 1.
This annual public holiday is Anzac Day. Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and it has been celebrated every year since 1915. This date marks the first major military action fought by the New Zealand and Australian forces during World War 1, at Gallipoli (near Turkey).
The neighbouring countries mark this anniversary every year, remembering not only those who died at Gallipoli but all those who showed courage and self-sacrifice for our country, in times of war.
According to history books, the New Zealand Expeditionary Force left New Zealand in October 1914 and joined Australia to form the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - ANZAC. In 1915, along with some British units, they set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey, in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies.
Our forces landed on the Gallipoli shore on the 25th of April, and were met with fierce resistance. The battle ended eight months later, and a staggering 88 percent of servicemen from New Zealand were killed. A total of 2,721 died and 4,725 were badly injured (some died later).
The history books state that the ‘infantry were not trained properly to land from the sea, were inadequately supplied with artillery shells, had no grenades, were without engineers or material for the construction of piers, were never fully supplied with other material and never reinforced quickly enough or in sufficient numbers.’
Due to this tremendous loss, New Zealand and Australia mark this day as ‘signifiant’ for the countries, as the actions of the combined forces left a powerful legacy.
The first Anzac memorial day was celebrated in 1916 - a year after Gallipoli - with processions, church services and public meetings. Today, tens of thousands still take part in the processions, attend the church services and go to public meetings all over New Zealand. Anzac Day was officially made a public holiday in 1920 - and is still a public holiday today.
*The red poppy is commonly seen on Anzac Day. This flower has become a symbol of war remembrance all over the world. In other countries, the poppy is worn on Armistice Day (11 November).
Lest we forget!

21/04/2024

Anzac Day festivities at Club Onehunga 2020.

*7am-8.45am: Breakfast served at Club Onehunga 2020 for $18.50.
*9am: Assemble outside Club Onehunga 2020.
*9.30am: Step off from the club, led by the Maamaloa Brass Band up to St Peters Anglican Church (184 Onehunga Mall Road)
*10am: Service held at St Peters Anglican Church.
*11am: Back to Club Onehunga.
*11am-1.30pm: Joe Fingers playing War Time Music.
*2pm-6pm: Steve and Val Tullock (all music).
*Pensioners Lunch served from 12pm to 2pm. Two course menu for $15.
*3.30pm-6pm complimentary nibbles.

10/04/2024

*Walkers wanted*
**Join the OCN team**

We are looking for committed people who are keen to exercise and earn extra money at the same time. The Onehunga Community News is looking for magazine deliverers for the mapped area below. Although we urge parents to support and walk with their underage children, there is no maximum age for deliverers.
The magazines are delivered to your doorstep from the first Thursday of the month, and all you have to do is deliver them to letterboxes in the designated area.
Easy peasy!
If you are keen, please contact Amanda at [email protected]

09/04/2024

The April edition of the ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS is out!

Read all about:
•Onehunga to get a bigger business district;
•play, learn and repeat at toy library;
•hero inspires local women;
•weightless visitors leave Manukau Harbour;
•school news.
AND INTRODUCING: a yummy new recipe column.

You can read the latest copy online at
https://onehunga.co.nz/e-mags/

Happy reading!

09/04/2024

Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA (Returned Services Association) invite Aucklanders to come together in remembrance on Anzac Day, 25 April at events across the region. Anzac Day pays tribute to those who served and gave their lives in the Great War and subsequent conflicts around the world. May...

18/03/2024

The Onehunga Business Association does a lot for the community. Now it's time to say thanks!
VOTE FOR ONEHUNGA TO EXPAND THEIR BID AREA.
Ballots close in a week. Don't wait! Vote now!

The ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS fully supports this endeavour.

Onehunga's Business Improvement District (BID) expansion ballot CLOSES IN ONE WEEK at 12pm on Tuesday 26 March!

All commercially rated properties between Beachcroft Ave, Trafalgar Street and the even side of Captain Springs Road have the opportunity to vote so if you're eligible please have your say!

Benefits of becoming part of a bigger, expanded Onehunga BID programme are:

*One voice to support the wider Onehunga business area regarding:
- Auckland Council
- Eke Panuku's Transform Onehunga project
- Auckland Transport
- Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board
- Central government projects, such as the East-West link
- Attracting new businesses to Onehunga
*Access to business services and information
*Onehunga brand, destination marketing and social media
*Onehunga promotions and events
*Onehunga crime prevention programme, including:
- CCTV network
- Security initiatives
- Graffiti removal

For more information see www.onehunga.nz/expansion or email Mike Tohill [email protected].

17/03/2024

13/03/2024

The ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS is out!

Read all about:
•a dangerous intersection in Onehunga;
•public bin removal causing an outrage;
•a young local woman is in Kiribati to help children;
•tyres removed from Manukau Harbour
•school news

You can read the latest copy online at
https://onehunga.co.nz/e-mags/

Happy reading!

08/03/2024

We previewed these awards in our latest mag as the event happened after we went to print and what a great result!

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Find the preview story in the March issue, which is out now.

02/03/2024

Shiloh Creative Life Centre invite you to join them for their 🌸BRAVE BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL HIGH TEA fundraising event🌸 - an afternoon of elegance and charity to celebrate their 6th birthday 🥳 It's on Sunday 24 March, 1pm to 4pm at 117 Arthur Street.

The afternoon will be filled with delectable 🍰home made pastries, sweet treats and savoury goodness, along with spot prizes, raffles and Art for sale via silent auction.

Wear attire that is brave, bright and beautiful and makes you feel divine 😍

Tickets are $50 each available to purchase at:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/shilohs-brave-bright-beautiful-high-tea-fundraiser-event/auckland/onehunga

For more information see https://www.facebook.com/events/2460934710745510

02/03/2024

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has advised that maintenance work will be taking place on State Highway 20 (SH20) Neilson Street on Sunday 3 and Thursday 7 March between 10pm and 5am, so a detour will be in place.

This work is weather dependent which may result in a change from advertised dates. For updates please check: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner.

14/02/2024

The first edition of the ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS is out!

Read all about:
•concealed graves discovered buried inside a church;
•a beloved OCN team member retires;
•how Onehunga will be transformed;
•school news;
•cleaning up Mangere Bridge.

You can read the latest copy at
https://onehunga.co.nz/e-mags/

Happy reading!

23/01/2024

19/12/2023

You'd better watch out.
You'd better not cry.
You'd better not pout
We telling you why...
The BUMPER edition of The ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS has hit the streets!

Enjoy reading about local community news.
The first issue for 2024 will be on the streets from Thursday, 1st February.

11/12/2023

This coming week will be the last week for the pre-school programmes at Māngere Bridge Library.
All the start dates for 2024 attached

11/12/2023

We're excited for the opening of the Pump Track at Fergusson Park. Come on down on Saturday 09th December at 10.30am for some live music & free sausage sizzle with the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre.

The pump track is the additional upgrades of the new courts at Fergusson Park.

24/11/2023

***TOOT TOOT BOOK SALE***

The Railway Enthusiasts' Society is having a book sale at their club rooms on Saturday, 25th November from 9am-4pm.
Their clubrooms are situated at 38 Alfred Street, Onehunga.
Great variety of printed books, all railway themed, as well as LPs will be on sale. Pricing starts from $1.
Public are welcome. Go and support them!

23/11/2023

***ROTARY BOOK FAIR***

The Maungakiekie Rotary Club is getting ready for their fantastic book fair at the Onehunga Community House this coming Saturday (9am-5pm) and Sunday (9am-2pm).
Do you have any second-hand goods to donate? Books, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, and children's games…
You can drop off the items at the Community House from 8.30am and 12.30pm daily.
For more information, contact Robin Hulford at 624 9102 or Derek Neutze at 624 9151. You can also email them at [email protected] or [email protected]

09/11/2023

The November issue of your favourite community magazine - ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS - is now available online.

https://onehunga.co.nz/e-mags/

Happy reading!

01/11/2023

**SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES**

Quality Meats 4 Less grand function this SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER from 10.30am to 5pm. (Former Wholesale Meats Direct)

NEW NAME. NEW LOOK.
SAME OWNERS. SAME QUALITY MEATS.

Face painting. Sausage sizzle. Loads of fun for everyone.
359 Onehunga Mall.

Be there and don't miss out. See their advert in the November issue of the ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS.

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13/10/2023

A gremlin crept into the system and omitted Sapna Samant’s editorial piece in the October issue. The Editor of the ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS apologies for the error.

Sapna is the Green PartY candidate for Maungakiekie.

“I am a GP, an award-winning filmmaker, a radio producer, a writer, a single mum, an activist and tauiwi who honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are at a crucial juncture in Aotearoa today, where all are affected by the cost of living and climate change. We need an Aotearoa where everyone is healthy, has a liveable income, a warm home and food on the table. My two areas of interest are primary health care and the arts. We need an equitable, accessible, sustainable and free health care system centering the most vulnerable, and a community-focused arts sector where our artists can sustain themselves. The Green Party has always prioritised the planet and people before profits. I seek the party vote for the Greens in Maungakiekie so we can get more Green MPs in Parliament, who can ensure we have an inclusive, progressive and a fair Aotearoa for all.”

The views expressed above are the views of the candidate, and not of the ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS.

11/10/2023

The latest copy of the ONEHUNGA COMMUNITY NEWS is out!

You can read all about the latest news on https://onehunga.co.nz/e-mags/

Those who are keen to advertise in the best local community magazine and reach over 16,000 homes, can contact Janet on 022 173 1949.