Onehunga, Auckland

COVID-19 Update

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

We will be closing our Auckland villages to all visitors from 10am on Wednesday August 12 following the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community and the move to Alert Level 3.

Coronavirus-hit firm Americold retracts text saying isolating workers must take leave

George Block And Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Could the Maungakiekie seat change hands?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, The Maungakiekie electoral seat, currently held by National MP Denise Lee, has previously been won by a small margin. Political science academic Dr Lara Greaves has analysed voting trends and demographics in the area. She weighed in on whether Labour is likely to take the seat this … View moreHi neighbours, The Maungakiekie electoral seat, currently held by National MP Denise Lee, has previously been won by a small margin. Political science academic Dr Lara Greaves has analysed voting trends and demographics in the area. She weighed in on whether Labour is likely to take the seat this year. Find out what Greaves' prediction was by clicking the below link.

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View moreIn this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

Pop up business school opportunity

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Due to COVID-19 , this course has been postponed, see message below in comments section for more information.

This a free 10-day course which the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board help fund.

The PopUp Business School is a Social Enterprise, focused on helping you start your business and get your… View moreDue to COVID-19 , this course has been postponed, see message below in comments section for more information.

This a free 10-day course which the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board help fund.

The PopUp Business School is a Social Enterprise, focused on helping you start your business and get your ideas off the ground instantly! Come along, spend 10 days with us and learn
How to start a business with no money
•10 ways to leave Work & Income behind forever
•How to build a website for free
•How to make money doing what you love

Date: 17 - 28 August 2020
Times: 9:30am - 2:30pm Daily
Location: ​Fickling Convention Centre
546 Mount Albert Rd
Three Kings
Auckland 1042
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​Cost: Limited free spaces on a no-fee basis

Coronavirus: Queues form at new Covid-19 testing station at Auckland's Eden Park

Melanie Earley And Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Win Free Insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Auckland

A healthy home retrofit will make your home easier to heat in winter and cooler in summer - plus reduce your power bill!

Free Low E double glazing upgrade from Plus to Max for Super Gold card members

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland South

If you’re a super gold card holder and are thinking about getting retrofit double glazing check out this great special! All you need to do is request a free quote in August and book a summer install and you can get a free upgrade! Get your free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658. … View moreIf you’re a super gold card holder and are thinking about getting retrofit double glazing check out this great special! All you need to do is request a free quote in August and book a summer install and you can get a free upgrade! Get your free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658. Terms apply click here to view

Coronavirus: Auckland mayor against Blues match as city prepares virus response

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is against Sunday's sell-out Super Rugby clash going ahead at Eden Park, an…

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Use toy figures to make candy jars and bookends

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Use plastic animal figurines to make fun and easy projects for your home painted with Resene testpots. Colourful bookends and fun jar lids.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

Coronavirus: Returnee's 'brief' bout of freedom from managed isolation facility

Katarina Williams And Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Coronavirus: Australian deportees living on streets after 14 days in isolation

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Coronavirus: Thirteen new community cases of Covid-19 in Auckland

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Why do Auckland trains have to go slow for six months?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland trains will be less frequent and travel slower for six months while Kiwirail urgently repairs and replaces nearly half of the city's tracks. Will this affect you? Read the story below:

Have you waited in line for hours at a testing station?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Queues at the St Luke's Covid-19 station stretched back almost a kilometre on Thursday. It follows massive demand for testing on Wednesday, leaving people waiting hours in line across the region. Have you waited hours in line to be tested or been held up in the resulting … View moreHi neighbours. Queues at the St Luke's Covid-19 station stretched back almost a kilometre on Thursday. It follows massive demand for testing on Wednesday, leaving people waiting hours in line across the region. Have you waited hours in line to be tested or been held up in the resulting traffic?