Onehunga, Auckland

Artist sculpts Sir John Logan Campbell : Cornwall Park, Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland artist Shona Lyon has commemorated Sir John Logan Campbell by creating this double life-sized bust.

It took Lyon four months to bring to life the detailed bronze sculpture which towers three metres high in Cornwall Park, Auckland.

Turning an old one dimensional photograph into the 360 … View moreAuckland artist Shona Lyon has commemorated Sir John Logan Campbell by creating this double life-sized bust.

It took Lyon four months to bring to life the detailed bronze sculpture which towers three metres high in Cornwall Park, Auckland.

Turning an old one dimensional photograph into the 360 degree sculpture proved the biggest challenge for Lyon.

The bust pays tribute to Campbell, who gifted 425 acres of One Tree Hill land to the people of New Zealand in 1901, renaming it Cornwall Park.

Special memories of growing up next to the park inspired Lyon's family to donate the sculpture.

What's in a name?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland Council is calling for your help to name a new ten-day festival celebrating Tamaki Makaurau.

You have until December 16 to submit ideas for the event which will be wrapped around next year's Auckland International Cultural Festival.

"Our vision is for all Aucklanders to be … View moreAuckland Council is calling for your help to name a new ten-day festival celebrating Tamaki Makaurau.

You have until December 16 to submit ideas for the event which will be wrapped around next year's Auckland International Cultural Festival.

"Our vision is for all Aucklanders to be proud of our multi-cultural city and feel a strong sense of belonging and understanding," said David Burt, Auckland Council events manager.

The expanded festival will run from March 19 to March 28, starting with nine days of activities in the region's arts and community centres.

It ends with the big finale- Auckland International Cultural Festival- on March 28 at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.

People who make a submission could win one of two $50 food vouchers, which can be redeemed at the food stalls on March 28.

Go to www.facebook.com... to enter.

Polystyrene slabs

Maureen from Epsom

We have 6cm thick, 80x61cm polystyrene slabs free for collection. Ideal for under house insulation.

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Our Strategy Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034

Office for Seniors

Last November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more … View moreLast November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more relevant in the wake of COVID-19.

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GARAGE SALE

Kathleen from Onehunga

GARAGE SALE. MOVING overseas. All household items and furniture. lots of different things too numerous to list. Everything must go. 7 Trafalgar Street Onehunga (on corner of Hilstan Place - near the corner of Queesntown Road) Can assist with delvery of heavy items for a fee. Trafalgar House is an … View moreGARAGE SALE. MOVING overseas. All household items and furniture. lots of different things too numerous to list. Everything must go. 7 Trafalgar Street Onehunga (on corner of Hilstan Place - near the corner of Queesntown Road) Can assist with delvery of heavy items for a fee. Trafalgar House is an 1890's homestead of historical significance. Strictly 7am to 11am Saturday 28th November

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**APPRECIATION POST**

Bob Lemalu from

Thanks to Fatima Vaaga for this weeks nomination - as we had the privilege of delivering to an amazing local Mangere couple Aporo Piho and Ngamata Uriaro.

This wonderful couple have for the past 5 years
volunteered their time to run a FREE community Soup kitchen at Whare Koa Mangere Community … View moreThanks to Fatima Vaaga for this weeks nomination - as we had the privilege of delivering to an amazing local Mangere couple Aporo Piho and Ngamata Uriaro.

This wonderful couple have for the past 5 years
volunteered their time to run a FREE community Soup kitchen at Whare Koa Mangere Community House each week.

Aporo has only recently slowed down due to some health challenges however, he still volunteers as the local driver for the local Cook Island Mamas group helping with their community programmes.

Ngamata continues to run the local Soup Kitchen every Monday and also leads the Tiare Taina Cook Islands Mamas group as Chairperson.

Aporo and Ngamata are both pensioners but they never hesitate to share all they have with others, often at their own expense.

We are so grateful for their serving hearts where they continue to be a blessing to others in our local community.

Thank you Aporo and Ngamata for being heroes to our local people.

We were also privileged on our visit to be graced by the presence of her Majesty Pa Tepaeru Ariki, who was working hard with Aporo and Ngamata in service to her people and local community.

They are our #communityheroes

To nominate any community heroes you know - or a deserving family - please email teesh.beckham@raywhite.com

Christmas Decorations

Kate from Epsom

Kia Ora! Handmade, perfectly imperfect organic pinecones to capture the kiwi summer sun, this Christmas.

Could be used to hang on your charismas tree, table, or mantelpiece decoration.
Options to purchase sets of 3 or 5.

Medium
3x $35
5x $50 … View moreKia Ora! Handmade, perfectly imperfect organic pinecones to capture the kiwi summer sun, this Christmas.

Could be used to hang on your charismas tree, table, or mantelpiece decoration.
Options to purchase sets of 3 or 5.

Medium
3x $35
5x $50

Large
3x $45
5x $ 70

Every item shown in the pictures excluding the glass vase, is available for purchase upon request.

Option to buy the stands individually or as a set of three. Includes glistening gold pinecones draped over gold centrepiece. Dried love-lies bleeding, complementing the delicate cream, white, and gold ribbons suspended at varying lengths. The golden hues capture and reflect the sunlight, brightening up your Kiwi Christmas.

LRG $229.00

MED $199

SML $179

Or buy all three stands, price on request.

Dried Hydrangeas $20/each

Limited Stock available – Delivery if within central AKL, or pickup.

Fundraising for future studies.

Negotiable

NZ Police Weekly Crime Alert Pictures

Colleen from Onehunga

Hi neighbours,
Here's the latest " persons of interest" from Onehunga Community Constable Don Allan.

Kind regards
Colleen :-)

Crime alert 20 November .pdf Download View

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Compost Collective … View moreTraditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
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Compost Collective workshops are held Auckland-wide. To find and book one near you visit compostcollective.org.nz/workshops There's lots to dig about composting. Dig out more

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