Onehunga, Auckland

Carols on the Green

The Team from Auckland Council

Bring the whole family along to this free Christmas community event, brought to you by Ōrākei Local Board.

There will be carol singing, stage entertainment, food stalls and more.

Help share the Christmas joy and bring an unwrapped toy for Auckland City Mission. Learn more

3 Bins

The Team from Auckland Council

Bins out by 7am. From 30 November 2020 your Auckland Council rubbish collection time may change. Check your collection details at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Please remember to put your rubbish bins or bags on the kerbside by 7am on your collection day. Learn more

Hillsborough nurse nets award

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Helen Cohen has been named New Zealand's Nurse of the Year.

After half a century of nursing, Cohen has been recognised by Geneva Staffing for her service to the medical industry during the International Year of the Nurse.

The Metlifecare's Hillsborough Heights Village manager helped … View moreHelen Cohen has been named New Zealand's Nurse of the Year.

After half a century of nursing, Cohen has been recognised by Geneva Staffing for her service to the medical industry during the International Year of the Nurse.

The Metlifecare's Hillsborough Heights Village manager helped vulnerable elderly people during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This was just part of her job and her commitment to those in her care, Cohen said.

"It's still my passion even after all these years," she said.

" I go home with my hand on heart knowing that I've done the best I can do.

"I love making a difference."

Poll: Do you believe more youth workers are needed in Otara?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

More youth workers are needed in Otara to stop young people getting "sucked into" gangs, said Manukau Ward councillor Efeso Collins.

His comments follow a spate of shootings in Otara in South Auckland.

A house was shot at in the third incident of its kind in Auckland on Saturday.

… View moreMore youth workers are needed in Otara to stop young people getting "sucked into" gangs, said Manukau Ward councillor Efeso Collins.

His comments follow a spate of shootings in Otara in South Auckland.

A house was shot at in the third incident of its kind in Auckland on Saturday.

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comment used by Stuff.

Do you believe more youth workers are needed in Otara?

• Yes
• No
• Undecided. It's too complex.

Vote View Results

• 82.8% Yes
  82.8% Complete
• 11.2% No
  11.2% Complete
• 6% Undecided. It's too complex.
  6% Complete

134 votes

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back and has even more ways you can get involved next year with their theme: The Great Plant Swap 🌻

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View moreThe first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.

Register your event, big or small, here today:

Meet Santa at the Royal Oak Shopping Mall!

Royal Oak Shopping Mall

It's that festive time of the year, to enjoy Christmas activities!

Come along and bring your family to meet Santa, the kids will have a good laugh with Jiggles the clown, have their face painted, and walk away with a balloon twisted friend!

A special performance will also be live from … View moreIt's that festive time of the year, to enjoy Christmas activities!

Come along and bring your family to meet Santa, the kids will have a good laugh with Jiggles the clown, have their face painted, and walk away with a balloon twisted friend!

A special performance will also be live from 11am - 1pm from The Silver & Strings. Find out more

Car Crash Tuesday 1 Dec Owens Road

Kyla from Epsom

Hi there!

I am looking to get in touch with the incredible people who were on the scene and helping as emergency services were being rung for a crash on Owens road yesterday.

If you could get in touch it would be much appreciated ❤️

For Sale

Ravi from Mangere

I have buyers ready to pay the top dollars for properties right NOW. Settlement end of January 2021. What this means to you is you enjoy Christmas and New Years at home.
Move out at the end of January.
Make the decision now if you are thinking of Selling.

The Government is pushing the reserve … View moreI have buyers ready to pay the top dollars for properties right NOW. Settlement end of January 2021. What this means to you is you enjoy Christmas and New Years at home.
Move out at the end of January.
Make the decision now if you are thinking of Selling.

The Government is pushing the reserve bank to make changes to stop the property price going up. DO NOT MISS THE BOAT.
SELL NOW!

Merry Christmas!

DynaSpeak Mangere

This Christmas and New Year, we will be closed during this period, 2020-2021 for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa;
Last workday 2020: Friday 18 December
First workday 2021: Monday 11 January

Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families.

What are your thoughts on the new look for these chairs?

Dovetail Restorations Ltd

From their original mid-century covering ➡️this beautiful green. Now to return them to their home!

Find out first!

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

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"NICE" OLD DESK..SOLID WOOD

John from Onehunga

4 drawer desk
Could do with a paint or use as is.
Looks great
Not bad condition for its age

Price: $20

Favourite foodie finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the … View moreHi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the country's best fish and chip joints? Or been pleasantly surprised by a town's food scene? Please share the details below and include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in an article. Cheers.

Hillsboroough Christmas Festivial - a free event for all!

Hills Church

After the year that's been, we can't think of a better way to close off the year together.
We are hosting a free Christmas event - for everyone, young and old, in the Hillsborough community.

Come along for FREE food stalls, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, Christmas carols, … View moreAfter the year that's been, we can't think of a better way to close off the year together.
We are hosting a free Christmas event - for everyone, young and old, in the Hillsborough community.

Come along for FREE food stalls, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, Christmas carols, entertainment, candy floss, carnival games, great coffee and more. Did we mention this is all FREE?

We will kick off at 10.30am in the front car park.

Ps. Please follow this event to keep up to date as we will be keeping an eye on any covid-19 developments and recommendations from MoH.

Are you really hooked up to the right water meter?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, I moved to a medium density housing development and thought my water bill was way too high. There was a surprising reason. Read the story below: