Onehunga, Auckland

Want to spread a little Christmas cheer?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hello Auckland!

We want to know about incredible groups, individuals and organisations doing amazing things for others in our communities over the festive season. Simply share the details of their excellent work in below, and we'll help spread the word on Stuff!

Our Biggest Boxing Day Sale Everrrrr!!

Beds 4 U

It’s time to seriously save big on your next zzz's

Enjoy our Boxing Day super deals with up to 65% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses plus get Free Local Delivery*
(Use code: BOXING22 on purchases of above $999 to receive free local delivery. t&cs apply)

Also to make your … View moreIt’s time to seriously save big on your next zzz's

Enjoy our Boxing Day super deals with up to 65% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses plus get Free Local Delivery*
(Use code: BOXING22 on purchases of above $999 to receive free local delivery. t&cs apply)

Also to make your dreams sweeter, we love to give a little something back to our neighbours at this time of year. This year, we've created a special gift deal just for you. Use the code "JINGLE22" when shopping with us in store to claim your surprise gift.

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
- 19 stores across North Island
- Earn FLYBUYS instore with us

We have the bed of your dreams here @ BEDS4U...Your Local Sleep Experts. Shop now

Repaint a doll's bed

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Breathe new life into an old children’s toy with a fun new look using only Resene testpots!

Find out how to create your own.

Countdown farm bricks

Yanni from Ellerslie

Hi neighbours,
Please consider me if you have unwanted un-opened countdown farm bricks, I'm building a surprise present for the kids, thanks in advance.

Free

A Man Called Otto

Sony Pictures NZ

Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an … View moreBased on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down.

Experience a funny, heart-warming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.

#AManCalledOtto, in cinemas January 1 – book tickets now!

Rating: M Offensive Language and suicide themes. Book now

We started to do Sparky Jobs

TV Signal Solutions Ltd. from TV Signal Solutions Ltd.

Great news for our customers. With the help of a registered Electrician partner we added Sparky Jobs to our service list on top of other already excited jobs.
Let us know if you need to hide power cables, antenna cables, data cables or want to move a power/data/coax plug to different locations and… View moreGreat news for our customers. With the help of a registered Electrician partner we added Sparky Jobs to our service list on top of other already excited jobs.
Let us know if you need to hide power cables, antenna cables, data cables or want to move a power/data/coax plug to different locations and please ask for other electrical jobs.

Contact us on 0220746441

Christmas Special Recipe - Chocolate Cupcakes

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

These delicious & decadent cupcakes ooze with mouthwatering texture and are topped with classic buttercream.
Link below for the recipe.

Batteries put in household recycling or rubbish key cause of truck fires

The Team from Auckland Council

Hazardous waste items, namely batteries, put into household rubbish or recycling for collection are causing a rising number of fires in rubbish and recycling trucks in the Auckland region.

Click on 'Read More' to find out more about this issue and how to avoid it by safely disposing of… View moreHazardous waste items, namely batteries, put into household rubbish or recycling for collection are causing a rising number of fires in rubbish and recycling trucks in the Auckland region.

Click on 'Read More' to find out more about this issue and how to avoid it by safely disposing of batteries and other hazardous waste.

Useful information for the summer break

The Team from Auckland Council

Our summer opening hours: bit.ly...

Prepare yourself for summer storms: bit.ly...

Check Safeswim for live information on water quality and swimming conditions at your favourite swimming spots: www.safeswim.org.nz...

Our social media channels are not monitored from Friday 23 December 2022 … View moreOur summer opening hours: bit.ly...

Prepare yourself for summer storms: bit.ly...

Check Safeswim for live information on water quality and swimming conditions at your favourite swimming spots: www.safeswim.org.nz...

Our social media channels are not monitored from Friday 23 December 2022 at 12pm until Monday 9 January 2023 at 8.30am. During this time, please visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz... for information.

Don’t miss your collection

The Team from Auckland Council

We will continue to service your roadside collections during the holiday season, but with changes to collection dates. All returns to normal on 9 January 2023.
Click on 'Read More' to check the collection dates for your address.

Gift Ideas for Christmas

Ameliah Sandys from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

“Christmas is just around the corner , there are amazing gift ideas and great prices from your Red across Shop!”

Our Christmas Trading Hours are:

25/12/22 - Closed. 1/1/23- Closed

26/12/22- Closed. 2/1/23- Closed

27/12/22- Closed. 3/1/23- Closed

Starlink Installation

TV Signal Solutions Ltd. from TV Signal Solutions Ltd.

We do install and setup Starlink Satellite broadband connections.
Call us on 0220746441

Poll: Is doing your bit to address climate change a priority for you in 2023?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The environment is on the mind for North Islanders after a recent study by the University of Auckland that found that Aucklanders are inhaling large amounts of airborne microplastics.

Some New Zealanders are trying to do their bit for climate change by biking more, planting trees, trying … View moreThe environment is on the mind for North Islanders after a recent study by the University of Auckland that found that Aucklanders are inhaling large amounts of airborne microplastics.

Some New Zealanders are trying to do their bit for climate change by biking more, planting trees, trying Meat-Free Mondays and only purchasing used clothing.

Vote in the poll and share any thoughts below - if you don't wish for your comments to be shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper alongside your first name and suburb, simply add Not For Print.

Is doing your bit to address climate change a priority for you in 2023?

• Yes - it's a new year's resolution
• Yes, but it's been a priority to me for awhile now
• No - I won't be making any changes to my life

Vote View Results

• 4.4% Yes - it's a new year's resolution
  4.4% Complete
• 51.4% Yes, but it's been a priority to me for awhile now
  51.4% Complete
• 44.3% No - I won't be making any changes to my life
  44.3% Complete

1328 votes

Celebrate Christmas at LIFE!

Life

Christmas is a time for people come together. In a divided world, the need for peace and reconciliation is greater than ever. Peace with one another, peace with ourselves and ultimately, peace with God.

We invite you and your whānau to come along to LIFE Central, a church to call home in Mt … View moreChristmas is a time for people come together. In a divided world, the need for peace and reconciliation is greater than ever. Peace with one another, peace with ourselves and ultimately, peace with God.

We invite you and your whānau to come along to LIFE Central, a church to call home in Mt Eden for one of our Christmas services. Discover and experience peace on earth on Christmas Eve and Day for a special time of carols, an encouraging message and much more! Find out more

Thesaurus Day

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

Thesaurus Day is your opportunity to reintroduce yourself to the best friend of writers - the thesaurus. Whether you’re looking for a new word to spice up your vocabulary, or looking for precisely the right synonym to add nuance to a sentence or phrase, the thesaurus is there to help you!