Onehunga, Auckland

‘Tis the Season to Show Off Your Trees Sparkle, NZ!

Space General

With Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!

Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading… View moreWith Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!

Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading Christmas magic this season.

And now for the showstopper... 🌟
One tree will rise above them all, capturing the most public votes and the title of NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, this year’s ultimate Christmas prize. 🎁🎄

To spread the cheer even further, four lucky trees will be chosen as Santa’s Lucky Trees, each receiving a $200 Space General Gift Voucher, the perfect way to add extra sparkle this season. 🎅🎁

Need a tree first? Explore our beautiful range here and start your Christmas magic!

📅 Public voting opens: 10 November 2025
⏳ Entries close: 17 December 2025

🎄 Winners unwrapped before Christmas — so strike a pose and share your festive masterpiece! Enter Now

Warrant to arrest: Robin Martin

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are working to locate Robin Dion Leslie Martin, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.

Robin, 52, is wanted in relation to a number of dishonestly offences and is known to frequent the wider Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.

It’s believed he is actively … View morePolice are working to locate Robin Dion Leslie Martin, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.

Robin, 52, is wanted in relation to a number of dishonestly offences and is known to frequent the wider Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.

It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.

If you have seen Robin or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 251002/1842.
Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Think you can spot a scam from a mile away?

The Team from Netsafe

You might be surprised. Scammers are getting slicker, sneakier, and a whole lot more convincing, and they’re targeting everyone from students to grandparents.

Before you brush it off with “I’d never fall for that,” give your scam radar a quick tune-up! Test yourself with Netsafe’s fun … View moreYou might be surprised. Scammers are getting slicker, sneakier, and a whole lot more convincing, and they’re targeting everyone from students to grandparents.

Before you brush it off with “I’d never fall for that,” give your scam radar a quick tune-up! Test yourself with Netsafe’s fun new Scam Spotting Quiz or try our online module for even more skill-building.

Scams can catch anyone — even the careful ones.
Keep your wits (and your wallet) about you!

REDCROSS ONEHUNGA

The Shop Manager from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Red Cross Onehunga is bringing you some sweet traditions for Christmas. We have our table full of special china and crockery.

50% off all our preloved shoes.

Clearance rails full of ladies wear.

We still have Christmas tree’s & decorations on special.
… View moreRed Cross Onehunga is bringing you some sweet traditions for Christmas. We have our table full of special china and crockery.

50% off all our preloved shoes.

Clearance rails full of ladies wear.

We still have Christmas tree’s & decorations on special.

Pop in and see us at

200 Onehunga Mall,
Auckland

📞 09-622-1565

Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm
Sun 10am to 5pm

Crackerjack: your one stop Christmas shop!

Crackerjack

Get ready to jingle all the bargains! Crackerjack’s Christmas range is bursting with sweet treats, chocolates, fun pressies, toys for the little ones (and furry friends!), plus festive décor, accessories, stocking stuffers and Secret Santa winners!

Whether you’re looking for gifting inspo … View moreGet ready to jingle all the bargains! Crackerjack’s Christmas range is bursting with sweet treats, chocolates, fun pressies, toys for the little ones (and furry friends!), plus festive décor, accessories, stocking stuffers and Secret Santa winners!

Whether you’re looking for gifting inspo or filling the trolley with bargains this festive season, you’ll find it all in store and online at Crackerjack. Find out more

Women perfumes $150 each

Sehaj Preet from Ellerslie

Women perfumes $150 each

Pls don't ask further discounts

Negotiable

Women perfumes $150 each

Sehaj Preet from Ellerslie

Women perfumes $150 each

Pls don't ask further discounts

Negotiable

Persian Cooking Class with Persian Cafe

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

Join us for a special cooking class and learn how to make Ghormeh Sabzi - one of the most iconic and beloved Iranian dishes. This ancient Persian stew has been enjoyed for over a thousand years and is often celebrated as the national dish of Iran.

Details:
• Saturday 13 December
• … View moreJoin us for a special cooking class and learn how to make Ghormeh Sabzi - one of the most iconic and beloved Iranian dishes. This ancient Persian stew has been enjoyed for over a thousand years and is often celebrated as the national dish of Iran.

Details:
• Saturday 13 December
• 11.30am-1.30pm
• Cost: $70 per person
• Epsom Community Centre
• Led by Persian Cafe

During this workshop, you’ll:
• Watch a live demonstration of the cooking process
• Learn about the rich history and cultural significance of the dish
• Enjoy sharing the finished meal together

To book your spot or ask any questions, simply email: mozhgan2146@gmail.com

Your favourite reads are on offer

Mags4Gifts

Our best-selling Kiwi magazines are part of the Black Friday offers, with up to 40% off subscriptions to NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden and TV Guide. Whether you’re after gardening tips, interior inspiration or the latest entertainment news, there’s a little something for everyone (and a … View moreOur best-selling Kiwi magazines are part of the Black Friday offers, with up to 40% off subscriptions to NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden and TV Guide. Whether you’re after gardening tips, interior inspiration or the latest entertainment news, there’s a little something for everyone (and a handy way to get your gifting sorted without leaving home). SHOP NOW

Poll: Can changing the way we shop actually make a difference? 💸💸💸

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Shopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.

If you’d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. … View moreShopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.

If you’d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. Shifting a portion of that toward small, local retailers can make a huge difference for the wider small-business economy.

Read business journalist Aimee Shaw's piece.

Can changing the way we shop actually make a difference? 💸💸💸

• Yes - where you shop has impact
• No - price and quality is what matters

Vote View Results

• 67% Yes - where you shop has impact
  67% Complete
• 33% No - price and quality is what matters
  33% Complete

616 votes

1999 Toyota Vitz for sale

Barry from Mangere

TOYOTA VITZ car for sale. This car runs very well. Hardly ever needs water or oil.I have changed the oil every year. Ultra reliable.
Paint is rough on roof. Has a damaged wing mirror. 3 new tires. WOF around 5 months to renewal date. Also has burglar alarm and immobilizer. … View moreTOYOTA VITZ car for sale. This car runs very well. Hardly ever needs water or oil.I have changed the oil every year. Ultra reliable.
Paint is rough on roof. Has a damaged wing mirror. 3 new tires. WOF around 5 months to renewal date. Also has burglar alarm and immobilizer. Situated in Favona. Priced to sell $1100 ono. Pthone Barry at 02108919282

REDCROSS ONEHUNGA

The Shop Manager from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

RedCross Onehunga is bringing you a great deal with 50% off all shoes, excluding new shoes.

Christmas is big in our store, grab a Christmas tree or decorations at a bargain price.

Our Black Friday table is still full of deals, with 50% off everything on the table.

RedCross Onehunga
200 Onehunga… View moreRedCross Onehunga is bringing you a great deal with 50% off all shoes, excluding new shoes.

Christmas is big in our store, grab a Christmas tree or decorations at a bargain price.

Our Black Friday table is still full of deals, with 50% off everything on the table.

RedCross Onehunga
200 Onehunga Mall
Auckland

📞 09-622-1565

Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm
Sun 10am to 5pm

Look out for hornets

Ministry for Primary Industries

There have been recent detections of yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) in Auckland.

If you think you have found a hornet or its nest in your area, take a clear photo and report:
• online at  report.mpi.govt.nz
• by calling our exotic pest and disease hotline on  0800 80 99 66

The… View moreThere have been recent detections of yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) in Auckland.

If you think you have found a hornet or its nest in your area, take a clear photo and report:
• online at  report.mpi.govt.nz
• by calling our exotic pest and disease hotline on  0800 80 99 66

The yellow-legged hornet has distinctive dark legs with bright yellow tips. Hornets are also much larger than honeybees and common wasp species seen in New Zealand.

The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact on honeybee and wild bee populations. Find out more

One week to go - Join us for the SPCA Hobsonville Open Day on Sunday, 7 December!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Come explore our newly renovated animal centre, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, family-friendly games, a Better Eggs BBQ, and fun activities for kids — including SPCA Inspector dress-ups!

?️ Tours are limited and booking up fast, so pre-book on the SPCA website to secure your spot.

Bring … View moreCome explore our newly renovated animal centre, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, family-friendly games, a Better Eggs BBQ, and fun activities for kids — including SPCA Inspector dress-ups!

?️ Tours are limited and booking up fast, so pre-book on the SPCA website to secure your spot.

Bring the whānau, meet the team and see how SPCA helps protect animals in need. We’d love to see you there!?

Address: 6 Rawiri Place, Hobsonville, Auckland 0618
Book your tour at: centreopenday.spca.nz...

HOMESTAYS NEEDED

Claudia from Ellerslie

One Tree Hill College is looking for kind and welcoming families in our local area who would be interested in hosting an international student during the 2026 school year.
Families will need to provide a furnished bedroom, daily meals, internet access, and a supportive home environment. Hosts … View moreOne Tree Hill College is looking for kind and welcoming families in our local area who would be interested in hosting an international student during the 2026 school year.
Families will need to provide a furnished bedroom, daily meals, internet access, and a supportive home environment. Hosts receive $390 per week to help cover costs. A police check and home visit are part of the process.
If you’d like to learn more, please send me a message. It’s a great way to share our Kiwi lifestyle and learn about other cultures at the same time.