Onehunga, Auckland

Get decorating and $ave with Resene

Resene ColorShop

Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and … View moreNow's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

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Support local businesses

Daphne from Onehunga

Hi Neighbours
The supermarkets are non stop busy at the moment but after visiting some of our small businesses it seems many of them need our support right now.

Supa Fruit Mart at 100 Pah Rd (next to the Warehouse) and Bin Inn Onehunga Mall are two of my local favourites.

Let's help our … View moreHi Neighbours
The supermarkets are non stop busy at the moment but after visiting some of our small businesses it seems many of them need our support right now.

Supa Fruit Mart at 100 Pah Rd (next to the Warehouse) and Bin Inn Onehunga Mall are two of my local favourites.

Let's help our small traders get through this difficult time.

Real Estate Service

Ravi from Mangere

I am still preparing appraisals, listing and selling properties during lockdown. With record number of buyers and lesser properties available, the prices are unbelievable.
Give me a call to discuss.

Poll: Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans … View moreAuckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay.

Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 40.1% Yes
  40.1% Complete
• 59.9% No
  59.9% Complete

1858 votes

Remote Cooking by our Cookery Level 5 students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and … View moreOur diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and walnut vinaigrette by Bianka
2. Cabbage rolls with goat feta cheese, mushrooms and lemon - served with spinach puree and crisp onion by Emi
3. Beetroot Carpaccio with watercress, pine nuts and pear by Marianne
4. Green pea soup garnished with cream, broccoli florets and croutons by Hiroki

WE ARE BACK!!

Ameliah Sandys from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Contactless Shopping

Looking for affordable, pre-loved and new essentials? Then we have great news for you! We are
back and are now able to offer you our contactless shopping options for essential items from
your local Red Cross Shop.

Although, our physical doors remain closed on level 3, you … View moreContactless Shopping

Looking for affordable, pre-loved and new essentials? Then we have great news for you! We are
back and are now able to offer you our contactless shopping options for essential items from
your local Red Cross Shop.

Although, our physical doors remain closed on level 3, you can simply call us to check if we have
what you need and then have the items, prepared for contactless collection.

If you need hand-sanitiser and masks to keep you and your family safe, we have got you sorted as well.

Walk by and do a bit of window shopping as we have some goodies in our windows for you to see.

Shop Address: 200 Onehunga mall
Shop phone number: 09-622-1565
Shop email: shop.onehunga@redcross.org.nz

Please note: We are not accepting donations on level 3.
See you all soon!!

Be kind and stay safe😊

Win $4k worth of office gadgets!

The Team from Digital Boost

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Want to get the most out of your Heat Pump while also ensuring energy efficiency?

EnergySmart - Auckland

Make sure you are using your timer settings to their full potential! A lot of Heat Pumps allow you to set daily and weekly timers to turn on and off your Heat Pump.
Some great timer settings are:

1. 30 minutes before you wake up in the morning so you can eat brekky in a nice warm living room.

… View moreMake sure you are using your timer settings to their full potential! A lot of Heat Pumps allow you to set daily and weekly timers to turn on and off your Heat Pump.
Some great timer settings are:

1. 30 minutes before you wake up in the morning so you can eat brekky in a nice warm living room.

2. 30 minutes before the kids arrive home from school or you arrive home from work

3. Set your timers to come on in the mornings as a base temperature of around 20c in the weekends to ensure your home is comfortable while you are at home throughout the day.

4.If you're on a power plan which offers free hours of power, make sure you set it to turn on and off during your free hours!

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...

In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.

Heathcotes’ Birthday Bash is on now!

Heathcotes

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Auckland Zoo's elephants to remain in NZ for longer due to Covid-19

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Auckland Zoo’s resident elephants, who were due to be moved to Australia this Spring, will stay in Auckland until 2022 due to Covid-19.

The zoo announced its decision to re-home the elephants in November 2020, saying it had been made to give them the “family herd” they … View moreKia ora neighbours, Auckland Zoo’s resident elephants, who were due to be moved to Australia this Spring, will stay in Auckland until 2022 due to Covid-19.

The zoo announced its decision to re-home the elephants in November 2020, saying it had been made to give them the “family herd” they needed for their long-term well being.

Auckland Zoo said the bursting of the trans-Tasman bubble and the Covid-19 lockdowns, meant the “complicated” moves couldn’t progress as planned.

Read the full story by clicking the link below.

HUNGRY BIN WORM FARM

Philips from Mangere

Hi,
Wondering anyone know where to get a cheap "HUNGRY BIN" for WORM FARM.
Let me know if anyone got a spare one or wish to get rid of any worm bin.

Cheers
Phil

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FREE TRAINING as a DENTAL ASSISTANT

Loyola from Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group

Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group in Epsom helps school leavers to explore a wonderful career in Dental Assisting. This opportunity best suits people from hospitality or school leavers.
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We take on 1 or 2 individuals who are keen to learn and apply themselves to explore a fresh career. This is a 3 - 4… View moreCaring 4 Smiles Dental Group in Epsom helps school leavers to explore a wonderful career in Dental Assisting. This opportunity best suits people from hospitality or school leavers.
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We take on 1 or 2 individuals who are keen to learn and apply themselves to explore a fresh career. This is a 3 - 4 week introductory training and we strongly recommend and prepare you for the excellent Dental Assisting course with the New Zealand Dental Association. To enjoy dental assisting, you must love working with people. After training with us, you will be highly employable, provided you are ready to invest in yourself.
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Dental Assisting is an amazing career that can lead to a life-long fulfilling opportunity to grow from the chair-side job right up the Corporate ladder with a hands-on practical experience in dental materials, processes and management.
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If you are a bit confused as to what to do next after leaving school or have lost your job in the hospitality industry, and would like to train for / explore Dental Assisting, email me, Dr Loy : loyola.correa@gmail.com or txt / call me on 0212269959.

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland

Competenz

Hey Auckland!
We have 3 new apprenticeship opportunities listed on our website to get you trained on the job!
Furniture Making Aprentice
Mechanical Building Services Apprentice
Apprenticeship Fabrication - Steel Construction

Do you know someone who might be interested in one of these … View moreHey Auckland!
We have 3 new apprenticeship opportunities listed on our website to get you trained on the job!
Furniture Making Aprentice
Mechanical Building Services Apprentice
Apprenticeship Fabrication - Steel Construction

Do you know someone who might be interested in one of these opportunities? Get in touch today!

Are illegal gatherings being dealt with properly?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours, The over-riding message under Covid-19 Alert Level 3 is, stay at home as much as possible. So when sporting groups gather daily at a West Auckland stadium, are police checking them out properly? Read the story below: