Onehunga, Auckland

Maintaining your heat pump for a healthy winter home 🌱

Larrie Newman from Clear Protect Group

As the weather gets colder, many of us rely on heat pumps to keep our homes warm and comfortable. However, they can pose a potential health hazard if they are not maintained properly, as they can become a breeding ground for mould, bacteria, and other germs.

🌱🌱 Check out our post on how to… View moreAs the weather gets colder, many of us rely on heat pumps to keep our homes warm and comfortable. However, they can pose a potential health hazard if they are not maintained properly, as they can become a breeding ground for mould, bacteria, and other germs.

🌱🌱 Check out our post on how to maintain your heat pump for a healthy winter home by clicking the "Read More" button below 🌱🌱

Hot! Hot! Hot! 🔥🔥🔥

Star from Onehunga

From 9am we’ve got some Hot Buy sales taking place in our Onehunga store!
Women’s Robes $25, Trackies $15 and Full figure lace bra’s only $12!
Kids Beanies & Gloves, buy one get the 2nd half price.
Mens chino’s now only $20. Women’s merino tops $29, and baby merinos 20% off! Now … View moreFrom 9am we’ve got some Hot Buy sales taking place in our Onehunga store!
Women’s Robes $25, Trackies $15 and Full figure lace bra’s only $12!
Kids Beanies & Gloves, buy one get the 2nd half price.
Mens chino’s now only $20. Women’s merino tops $29, and baby merinos 20% off! Now that’s a sale!
Come today at 198 Onehunga Mall Road and take advantage!

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Climate leaders become beneficiaries as budget cuts axe community funding

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

A climate change educator is wondering where the next generation of climate leaders will come from if sweeping Auckland Council budget cuts are passed.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is seeking to plug a $375 million shortfall in Auckland Council’s budget. His proposal includes a $20m cut to a … View moreA climate change educator is wondering where the next generation of climate leaders will come from if sweeping Auckland Council budget cuts are passed.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is seeking to plug a $375 million shortfall in Auckland Council’s budget. His proposal includes a $20m cut to a wide range of community, and arts funding.

This includes reducing local board operating funding by $16m – 5% of the total budget local boards oversee.

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today. Find out more

65-year-old living in cabin faces five month wait for flood-hit home repairs

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

Four months on from the Auckland Anniversary floods, the Beggs family are still waiting for repairs to begin on their home, in the meantime they are living in small cabins on the property.

Catherine Beggs​​ and her family were forced to swim to safety in waist-deep water on the night of … View moreFour months on from the Auckland Anniversary floods, the Beggs family are still waiting for repairs to begin on their home, in the meantime they are living in small cabins on the property.

Catherine Beggs​​ and her family were forced to swim to safety in waist-deep water on the night of January 27.

They returned home the following day to find they had lost all their belongings in the deluge - including their recently-renovated home in Mt Roskill.

Stay Fit with Postie Plus

Star from Onehunga

Don’t let the weather put you off!
Keep warm and stay fit with our Activewear.
Mix-n-match to blend colours and add a comfy fit-for-purpose jacket. Pair it up with leggings, skins or trackies. The choice really is yours!
Layer up with our thermals if you’d like that extra snug!
Why? Because … View moreDon’t let the weather put you off!
Keep warm and stay fit with our Activewear.
Mix-n-match to blend colours and add a comfy fit-for-purpose jacket. Pair it up with leggings, skins or trackies. The choice really is yours!
Layer up with our thermals if you’d like that extra snug!
Why? Because you can!
Check us out @198 Onehunga Mall Road, Onehunga.
Afterpay & Laybuy options available.

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Your alfresco space transformed

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Use some Resene paint and a little imagination to revamp your outdoor room.

Follow this handy advice to get started.

Poll: Should we have a four-day work week?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In 2018, a NZ company trialled the four-day week and claimed a 20% increase in productivity, encouraging them to make the change permanent. A four-day work week means employees are paid for 40 hours but only work 32 of those. Should this be rolled out across the country where possible? Give us your… View moreIn 2018, a NZ company trialled the four-day week and claimed a 20% increase in productivity, encouraging them to make the change permanent. A four-day work week means employees are paid for 40 hours but only work 32 of those. Should this be rolled out across the country where possible? Give us your vote and share any thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

Should we have a four-day work week?

• Yes, I support a four-day working week.
• No, a five-day working week is needed.
• I'd need more information

Vote View Results

• 67.9% Yes, I support a four-day working week.
  67.9% Complete
• 21.1% No, a five-day working week is needed.
  21.1% Complete
• 11% I'd need more information
  11% Complete

3639 votes

Resene Wallpaper Sale on now!

Resene

Now’s a great time to dress up your walls with 25% off the huge range of the latest Resene Wallpaper styles. Come in and see us today at your local Resene ColorShop! Learn more

Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert to take place this Sunday

The Team from Auckland Council

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is undertaking a nationwide test of the EMA system on Sunday 28 May between 6pm and 7pm.

This means mobile phones across Tāmaki Makaurau will be sounding the distinctive emergency tone right on or around dinnertime this Sunday.

Donations needed!

The Shop Manager from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Red Cross Onehunga store is in need of furniture,homewares, bric-a-brac, electrical, clothing and linen donations. We are grateful for your support and we cannot continue to do what we do without your generosity.
We are located at 200 Onehunga Mall Road.
We offer free pickups/collection.
Please do… View moreRed Cross Onehunga store is in need of furniture,homewares, bric-a-brac, electrical, clothing and linen donations. We are grateful for your support and we cannot continue to do what we do without your generosity.
We are located at 200 Onehunga Mall Road.
We offer free pickups/collection.
Please do not hesitate to call, message or email at shop.onehunga@redcross.org.nz for any queries.
Thank you 😊

4 Chairs

Selwyn from Ellerslie

Selling 4 chairs at $5 each. Pick up only in Newmarket/Remuera. Apart from the peeling of the fabric they are in good condition and comfortable.

Price: $20

Enjoy a 50% discount on adoption fees for all SPCA animals at all centres - 27 May - 2 June only

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Kitten season is still going strong, and we have lots of furry companions, young and old looking for homes!

Our animals come desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, and health checked. They are fully prepared for their life as loving pets by our dedicated staff and foster families.

Take a look … View moreKitten season is still going strong, and we have lots of furry companions, young and old looking for homes!

Our animals come desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, and health checked. They are fully prepared for their life as loving pets by our dedicated staff and foster families.

Take a look at our unbeatable adoption fees from 27 May - 2 June only:
Kittens - $100
Puppies - $150
Cats - $62.50
Dogs - $125
Rabbits - $30

Help us clear our shelters! Apply online or contact your nearest SPCA Center to change a life!

We do Menswear too! - Postie Plus

Star from Onehunga

If you didn’t know already, we also do Menswear.

Attractive designs, that’s not going to cost you an arm and a leg. Flannel shirts are just $18. Visit our website to see what we currently have in stock, and choose the store which you’d like to shop from. Did you know that you can refine … View moreIf you didn’t know already, we also do Menswear.

Attractive designs, that’s not going to cost you an arm and a leg. Flannel shirts are just $18. Visit our website to see what we currently have in stock, and choose the store which you’d like to shop from. Did you know that you can refine your search to look for your size or preferred colour?
Want to see it up close?
Allgood! Come to our branch at 198 Onehunga Mall Road, Onehunga. We are open 7 days a week!

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Support for our sister stream: Te Ararata

Nelly from Mangere East

Hey neighbors, our sister stream needs some support to protect the biodiversity and the trees by dealing to invasive plant species. Did you know we only have 8% canopy cover here in Māngere? Trees provide habitats, food and oxygen for all life so they're pretty important. Te Ararata has some … View moreHey neighbors, our sister stream needs some support to protect the biodiversity and the trees by dealing to invasive plant species. Did you know we only have 8% canopy cover here in Māngere? Trees provide habitats, food and oxygen for all life so they're pretty important. Te Ararata has some great trees new and old to provide these benefits to our community and they need help to thrive. Please join us in this good work, see pic for more details and we hope to see you there.