Onehunga, Auckland

Weather warning for Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland residents, it's time to batten down the hatches.

The MetService is warning of severe thunderstorms for Auckland over the course of the day.

Share your wild weather photographs here.

Poll: Do you like the police's new car?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

New Zealand Police have chosen the Skoda Superb as the new frontline police car.

Czech manufacturer Skoda will supply their new frontline patrol cars as the Holden bows out.

Police expect to deploy the first batch of Skodas in April 2021.

Do you like the police's new car?

• Yes
• No
• Undecided

Vote View Results

• 63.4% Yes
  63.4% Complete
• 22.8% No
  22.8% Complete
• 13.9% Undecided
  13.9% Complete

101 votes

Cotton and Jute folders

Alifiyah from Epsom

Handmade folders to keep notes and documents. 2 for $10 or 7$ each. New. Unused in their original packing. Great as a gift to students or colleagues.

Price: $10

100% cotton Dora print bed sheet with pillow case

Alifiyah from Epsom

2x Single bed sheets with pillow cases. New and in its original packing. Lovely Dora print .

Price: $15

Satin embroidered sling bag

Alifiyah from Epsom

Lovely sling bag for everyday use. New, unused with intricate embroidery in the front.

Price: $10

Tan Leather bag

Alifiyah from Epsom

Trendy tan leather bag up for grabs. Has 5 pockets with the main pocket hidden, ideal for every day use or travel. Can be carried as a backpack or sling.

Price: $40

Feedback sought on safety improvements to Blockhouse Bay roundabout

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

It's time to have your say on proposals to boost safety at Blockhouse Bay's busy roundabout which sees 30,000 vehicles every day.

Auckland Transport is calling for feedback on plans to boost safety for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

People have until December 11 to … View moreIt's time to have your say on proposals to boost safety at Blockhouse Bay's busy roundabout which sees 30,000 vehicles every day.

Auckland Transport is calling for feedback on plans to boost safety for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

People have until December 11 to make submissions on plans to reshape the centre island, install raised traffic islands and paint new road markings to help guide cornering drivers.

The proposed changes aim to reduce speed for drivers approaching the traffic circle and to install safe crossing places for pedestrians.

Go to: at.govt.nz...

Which safety measures would you like to see at this traffic circle?

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Poll: Do you think Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory for passengers on international flights?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will start producing hundreds of millions of doses of its new coronavirus vaccine by Christmas after Oxford University researchers revealed a scientific breakthrough with the possibility to terminate the pandemic.

The vaccine was on average 70 per cent effective in… View morePharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will start producing hundreds of millions of doses of its new coronavirus vaccine by Christmas after Oxford University researchers revealed a scientific breakthrough with the possibility to terminate the pandemic.

The vaccine was on average 70 per cent effective in foiling the disease, according to results from phase three trials.

It’s unknown yet whether New Zealand was in the line for this vaccine.

But New Zealand has already signed two agreements for other vaccines- the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine along with the vaccine from Janssen Pharmaceutica.

Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce on Monday night said vaccination would be mandatory for passengers.

“We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say that for international travellers, we will ask people to have a vaccination before they can get on the aircraft,” he said.

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Do you think Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory for passengers on international flights?

• Yes
• No
• Undecided. It's too complex.

Vote View Results

• 65.7% Yes
  65.7% Complete
• 21% No
  21% Complete
• 13.3% Undecided. It's too complex.
  13.3% Complete

210 votes

List of locations published for positive Covid-19 case

Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland shoppers are asked to watch for Covid-19 symptoms after the Auckland Regional Public Health Service released a list of shops where a positive case visited.

The Air New Zealand staffer tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Shanghai on Sunday. The staffer and their colleagues are due… View moreAuckland shoppers are asked to watch for Covid-19 symptoms after the Auckland Regional Public Health Service released a list of shops where a positive case visited.

The Air New Zealand staffer tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Shanghai on Sunday. The staffer and their colleagues are due to return to Auckland on November 25 after they were instructed to return to New Zealand.

The list of locations visited on Friday, November 20 are:
- BP Connect, Mangere, between 9.28am and 9.35am
- Resene, Mt Roskill between 11.45am and 12.15pm
- Countdown, Papatoetoe between 2.45pm and 2.51pm
- New World, Papatoetoe between 7.29pm – 7.43pm

The list of locations visited on Saturday, November 21 are:
- The Pharmacy at Countdown Greenlane between 12.34pm and 12.42pm
- Animates, Manukau between 1.20pm and 2.11pm

Anyone who has visited these locations between the above times is urged to remain vigilant and get a test and isolate if symptoms start to develop.

You can keep up to date with the latest developments at Stuff.co.nz

Special storytime at Onehunga Library this Saturday

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Join us for an entertaining storytime session with The Breeze co-hosts and the authors of "Ernie and the Magic Kennel" Robert Rakete and Jeanette Thomas and their doggy pals.

- Saturday 28 November
- 10:30am - 11am
- Doggy storytime and bake sale

We will also be having a bake sale to … View moreJoin us for an entertaining storytime session with The Breeze co-hosts and the authors of "Ernie and the Magic Kennel" Robert Rakete and Jeanette Thomas and their doggy pals.

- Saturday 28 November
- 10:30am - 11am
- Doggy storytime and bake sale

We will also be having a bake sale to help contribute towards the Saving Hope Foundation (savinghope.co.nz...) and the DUFFY Books in Homes Foundation (booksinhomes.org.nz...), the two charity organisations that Jeanette and Robert support, respectively.
For more information please contact Onehunga Library at (09) 377 0209 or message us on Facebook (@onehungalib)

It's time to mask up on public transport

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Morning neighbours,

Face coverings are now mandatory on all Auckland buses, trains, and ferries.

Post some selfies donning your favourite masks here! :)

Household water restrictions to last through summer

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland households face ongoing water use restrictions through the summer with the council not convinced the risks of the ongoing drought are gone.

Hoses connected to mains water could be used only if fitted with a handheld trigger, under a recommendation to be considered by councillors on … View moreAuckland households face ongoing water use restrictions through the summer with the council not convinced the risks of the ongoing drought are gone.

Hoses connected to mains water could be used only if fitted with a handheld trigger, under a recommendation to be considered by councillors on Thursday.

Auckland’s supply dams are 72 per cent full, compared with a norm of 91 per cent, and the region is relying heavily on the Waikato River pipeline for 40 per cent of its needs.

Some Aucklanders have been coming up with innovative ways to conserve water.

What kind of water saving tips do you have?

Post your ideas here :


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Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get … View moreNow you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions. Learn more

Woman’s sandals

Eulalia from One Tree Hill

Brand new sandals, great quality and very comfy.

Brand: Rider
Size: US8, EUR39

Pick up from One Tree Hill.
LOOP

Price: $10

Do you have a dream to open your own food business?

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Join our expert Celia Hay to learn about how to start turning your dream into reality and understand better how to work through the requirements and key information regarding the setup of food business.
Online Session: Thursday, 10 December from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.