Onehunga, Auckland

What's your best onion recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for onion recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 20, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD HERO COMPETITION

The Team from NZ Compare

Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

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We're here to help

IAG

Hi Central Auckland neighbours! We are on the ground in Auckland to help with your insurance claim.

You don’t need to make a booking, just come on down Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. We are at the following locations:

- Ranui Library – 431 Swanson Road, Ranui
- Three Kings Fickling Centre… View moreHi Central Auckland neighbours! We are on the ground in Auckland to help with your insurance claim.

You don’t need to make a booking, just come on down Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. We are at the following locations:

- Ranui Library – 431 Swanson Road, Ranui
- Three Kings Fickling Centre - 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings
- Glenfield Library - 90 Bentley Avenue, Glenfield

For updates and other location details, please visit our Disaster Claims Hub. Find out more

Community Meal

Allen from Hillsborough

Community Meal at St John's Presbyterian Church, Mt Roskill.

We provide a meal for the community each Wednesday evening from 6 - 7 pm.
It is held in the Community Hall which is behind our Church at 422 Mt Albert Road, Mt Roskill.

All are most welcome to come along and enjoy a meal with … View moreCommunity Meal at St John's Presbyterian Church, Mt Roskill.

We provide a meal for the community each Wednesday evening from 6 - 7 pm.
It is held in the Community Hall which is behind our Church at 422 Mt Albert Road, Mt Roskill.

All are most welcome to come along and enjoy a meal with other people.

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Community Constable Don Allan's newsletter

Colleen from Onehunga

Hey Neighbours,

Here's Don's March newsletter... There's a lot of valuable information for you and he comments on the crime stats for February along with the steps to put in place to reduce being burgled again after a burglary as the burglars are now familiar with your layout … View moreHey Neighbours,

Here's Don's March newsletter... There's a lot of valuable information for you and he comments on the crime stats for February along with the steps to put in place to reduce being burgled again after a burglary as the burglars are now familiar with your layout of what security you have in place. They also know you are likely to replace the previously stolen items !! See page 17 of this newsletter to assist you.

Don gives us this information to inform & help us with our community safety. The local crime prevention Policing team place "prevention" at the forefront of what they do.. Eastern area Road Policing & Community officers have conducted a number of operation in our suburb.... focusing on distracted drivers and seat belt restraints. A person on their phone recently crashed into the rear of Don's personal motor vehicle causing extensive damage !!
SAFER PLATES securing tamperproof screws - Their next event is scheduled at Countdown Onehunga on the 20 th of April from 10am -2pm. 103 plates were stolen in March and 9 of them in Onehunga.

ONEHUNGA stats ....... .......
Hey Neighbours .... stop leaving your stuff in your cars it's crazy......✋The streets with multiple reported incidents were:
Neilson St (12 incidents) 11 x burgs,, 1 x vehicle theft
Onehunga Mall (8 incidents) 5 x burglaries, 3 x theft ex-cars
Mt Smart Rd (5 incidents) 2x burgs, 2 x theft ex-car, 1 x vehicle thefts Selwyn St (5 incidents) 3 x burglaries, 2 x vehicle thefts
Arthur St (5 incidents) 2 x burglaries, 3 x theft ex-cars
Oranga Ave (3 incidents) 2 burglaries, 1 theft ex-car
Captain Springs Rd (3 incidents) 2 x burglaries, 1 x vehicle theft Normans Hill Rd (2 incidents) 2 x burglaries
Spring St (2 incidents) 1 x theft ex-car, 1 x vehicle theft
Princes St (2 incidents) 2 x vehicle thefts
Aumoana Lane (2 incidents) 1 x burglary, 1 x theft ex-car
Trafalgar St (2 Incidents) 1 x burglary, 1 x vehicle theft
Campbell Rd (2 Incidents) 2 x burglaries
Galway St (2 incidents) 2 burgs
Beachcroft Ave (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x vehicle theft Moana Ave (2 incidents) 2 x burglaries

As a final comment, it would be great if you popped Don a brief thank you to his mobile. We are very lucky to have this information :-)

Regards
Colleen

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The 'face' of Auckland's Hero Parade, Wayne Otter dies

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, well-known Auckland drag queen who was once “the face” of Auckland’s Hero Parade, Wayne Otter has died.

Otter, 69 – who was also known as Miss K, or The Divine Miss K – has been described as a “national gay icon”, by his daughter, Sophie Otter.

“My dad was … View moreKia ora neighbours, well-known Auckland drag queen who was once “the face” of Auckland’s Hero Parade, Wayne Otter has died.

Otter, 69 – who was also known as Miss K, or The Divine Miss K – has been described as a “national gay icon”, by his daughter, Sophie Otter.

“My dad was the face of Auckland’s Hero Parade throughout the 90s and was also the celebrant for one of New Zealand’s first gay marriages,” she said.

Otter had been found dead on the driveway of one of his lifelong friends on the morning of April 4 in Auckland. His daughter said he’d had many health issues in the lead up to his death.

Read the full story at the link below.

lounge/couch/

Maria from Ellerslie

An oldie but goody very comfortable, covers have a bit of sun fade. Covers on cushions unzip so a good wash would do wonders. Couple of couch covers off trade me and you’re good to go. Great seating for a small space. It’s being stored at my friends factory. At this stage I am limited to … View moreAn oldie but goody very comfortable, covers have a bit of sun fade. Covers on cushions unzip so a good wash would do wonders. Couple of couch covers off trade me and you’re good to go. Great seating for a small space. It’s being stored at my friends factory. At this stage I am limited to pickups on Wednesday. From 1:00 to 6:00 in Onehunga. At this stage no other time suits Whoever can pick it first can have it. Length is 3.080 and width at widest point is 1.650. Big thanks. I work till 5:30 but can answer questions after that. Couch is red the white was just some covers I had on it 🌺

Price: $50

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Graeme Dingle Foundation

Graeme Dingle Foundation

When it was dark, my brothers would pick me up and we would walk the streets... I hated school and wanted to drop out early.

Then I was introduced to a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme for young people that need a boost in life. It helped me build my self-confidence and social skills.

We … View moreWhen it was dark, my brothers would pick me up and we would walk the streets... I hated school and wanted to drop out early.

Then I was introduced to a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme for young people that need a boost in life. It helped me build my self-confidence and social skills.

We were paired with a mentor, my mentor Tony believed in me like no one else. Because of him I stayed in school, went to university and now have a full time job.

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Want to know about road works in your neighbourhood?

Now that we no longer drop work notifications off in your mailbox, the best way to keep informed of planned maintenance in your area is through email alerts.

So, if you want to know about state highway maintenance that might disrupt your … View moreWant to know about road works in your neighbourhood?

Now that we no longer drop work notifications off in your mailbox, the best way to keep informed of planned maintenance in your area is through email alerts.

So, if you want to know about state highway maintenance that might disrupt your journey or increase the level of noise in your neighbourhood, sign up now. Find out more

Where to go this Easter weekend – while staying away from the west

The Team from Auckland Council

Looking for a park to explore this long weekend, but not sure what is open or closed?
Check our recommendations by clicking on 'Read More'.

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We are taking bookings … View moreWe’re back! 🙏🏻 We were just getting re-verified via Google.

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Family of three living in cabin lost entire family history in Auckland floods

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

A family of three living in a cabin two months since the Auckland Anniversary weekend flooding say they’ve lost their “entire” family history.

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 … View moreA family of three living in a cabin two months since the Auckland Anniversary weekend flooding say they’ve lost their “entire” family history.

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 household belongings in the deluge - including their recently-renovated home in Mt Roskill.