Onehunga, Auckland

Backyard Banter: Reconnecting with community

Erin Reilly Reporter from Central Leader

Opinion: Two days before level 4, my husband and I packed up the kids and most of our belongings and…

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Poll: Churches oppose lockdown restrictions

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church is holding a drive-in service, as traditional services remain off limits in Covid-19 alert level 2.

Should churches be allowed to hold services in Alert Level 2?

Churches oppose lockdown restrictions

• Yes, religious services are important
• No, health and safety comes first

Vote View Results

• 19.4% Yes, religious services are important
  19.4% Complete
• 80.6% No, health and safety comes first
  80.6% Complete

726 votes

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

Why is there no social-distancing on school bus services?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Schools start returning to normal from next Monday, but dedicated school bus services won't have the social-distancing that applies to public transport in Level 2. Why? Read the story below.

Our children on the roads tomorrow morning

Brett from Epsom

Hi everyone,
My name is Brett Bishop and I am the Chairperson for 2 of our local schools.

As everyone knows our precious children return to school tomorrow morning and will be out on the roads in large numbers for the first time in weeks. Among other things, they'll be excited about getting … View moreHi everyone,
My name is Brett Bishop and I am the Chairperson for 2 of our local schools.

As everyone knows our precious children return to school tomorrow morning and will be out on the roads in large numbers for the first time in weeks. Among other things, they'll be excited about getting back to school, and seeing their friends and teachers again! Coupled with the fact that they haven't had to share the roads with vehicles for quite some time they may be a little less predictable than normal.

Given these circumstances can I ask drivers who pass through school zones or see children out and about to be extra careful over the coming days and weeks while we all readjust to busier roads.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post and thinking about being more vigilant on the roads over this time.

FREE Large dark grey wood computer office corner Desk 1800 x1800 free for pick up Royal Oak

Monique from Royal Oak

This very large heavy dark grey wood corner desk is 1.8metres by 1.8metres Has a chip on underside of corner which is not visible unless you get on the floor and look up in the corner. We have now puchased a smaller one to be delivered on Monday. This is surplus to our requirements. Seats 2 or 3 … View moreThis very large heavy dark grey wood corner desk is 1.8metres by 1.8metres Has a chip on underside of corner which is not visible unless you get on the floor and look up in the corner. We have now puchased a smaller one to be delivered on Monday. This is surplus to our requirements. Seats 2 or 3 people easily with room for 3 desk pcs and a laptop or printer. Social distancing ok with 2 people & PCS. Free for collection at Royal Oak. call 0210350634 First come first served basis. Available on Tuesday pm.

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View moreWe’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

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Coronavirus: Auckland hospitality hotspot quiet on first Saturday of level 2

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

  On an average Saturday night Auckland's Ponsonby Rd is usually bustling. But this weekend it was …

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Avondale racecourse's fight for survival: 'Making the industry smaller will not make it greater'

Torika Tokalau Reporter from Central Leader

The possible closure of a 131-year-old racecourse has not gone down well with people who have been f…

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Small business owners – take our survey

Stuff Prosper

Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View moreSmall businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.

Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.

You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes. Take the survey

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat. Find out more

Coronavirus: Party at Auckland bar Headquarters despite level 2 rules

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Coronavirus: Auckland's Marist College to reopen despite new Covid-19 case

George Block Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland Museum to Reopen on Mon 25 May

The Team from Auckland Museum

Mon 25 May at 10am! That’s when we’ll be opening our doors and welcoming you back to Auckland Museum. As you can expect, we’ll be implementing a lot of procedures to keep you, our communities and our people safe. You'll see we have introduced contact tracing, increased cleaning, hand … View moreMon 25 May at 10am! That’s when we’ll be opening our doors and welcoming you back to Auckland Museum. As you can expect, we’ll be implementing a lot of procedures to keep you, our communities and our people safe. You'll see we have introduced contact tracing, increased cleaning, hand sanitisers and ways to help with social distancing.

We're as excited as you will be, that the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be open, as we’ve been able to extend it for a limited time.

As they are high touch spaces, unfortunately we won’t be opening Weird and Wonderful, Volcanoes gallery or the Kai Room. We’ll keep updating our website as details become available, so you can plan your visit.

See you soon!

Coronavirus: Wellington bar Meow will reopen, but it could cost them

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader