Onehunga, Auckland

Auckland Council budget: Anger over plans to close animal shelter to save cash

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Animal advocates are worried a proposal to close an animal shelter may harm animal welfare and lead …

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Auckland drought: Can you shower in 4 minutes?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million … View moreThe Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million litres of water a day.

Check out the full list of ways to cut down your water use, here.

Marist College students hold Black Lives Matter protest after posters torn down

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Students and parents held a Black Lives Matter protest outside Auckland's Marist College after poste…

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Sir George Grey statue in Auckland vandalised, smeared with red paint

Hannah Martin Reporter from Central Leader

What a weekend of Rugby!

Jeff Watkins from

How exciting was it to see the Blues back and the crowds coming out to support them in force! And what a game to kick things off with. May it continue...! Here's the highlights if you missed it...

Backyard Banter: Why my mum friends are the greatest humans in the world

Erin Reilly Reporter from Central Leader

Recipe: Broccoli and cheese soup with crusty bread - My Food Bag

My Food Bag Reporter from Central Leader

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP WITH CRUSTY BREAD Serves 4 Ready in 45 mins Ingredients Recipe courtes…

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Three guys New Zealand mini golf tour for charity

Ryan Anderson Reporter from Central Leader

Afternoon Neighbours

Three Auckland guys, who have formed a group named Par Four, are about to travel the entire country and play every (open) mini golf course to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

The tour spans three weeks, 82 courses and almost 1500 holes of mini golf.

The group … View moreAfternoon Neighbours

Three Auckland guys, who have formed a group named Par Four, are about to travel the entire country and play every (open) mini golf course to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

The tour spans three weeks, 82 courses and almost 1500 holes of mini golf.

The group have a donation goal of 2500 dollars.

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Hidden in New Zealand: A magical boot hotel

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?

What the rate increases mean to you

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tamaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley discusses the difficulty of talking rate increases with her communities, and the importance of their involvement in decision making.
Even at a 3.5% increase (the average household increase of a $1 a week) community facilities, Auckland Council … View moreMaungakiekie-Tamaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley discusses the difficulty of talking rate increases with her communities, and the importance of their involvement in decision making.
Even at a 3.5% increase (the average household increase of a $1 a week) community facilities, Auckland Council services and even transport will be affected.

Having less money to spend following the Covid-19 pandemic is an issues that everyone is being asked to help make decisions on. So please get online and learn more about the Emergency Budget, and have a say before the consultation ends on Friday (19 June)

See the link to the consultation below.
See the link to Councillor Bartleys article below.

Whimsical Projects!

Dovetail Restorations Ltd

Check out the actual size of this chest and wicker chair! We love tiny furniture ☺️

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

CCTV footage being canvassed as police investigate Auckland stabbing

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

CCTV footage is being analysed following an incident near an Auckland bar that saw three people stab…

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Would you dare?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.

Thanks for Supporting Local New Zealand!

Support Local from Neighbourly Nz

Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz … View moreOver 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!) Find out more