Onehunga, Auckland

Help Kiwi schools get their own electric garden!

Spark Foundation

14 Carrots. 2 Pumpkins. 3 Basil plants. 8 Romain Lettuces. 1 class of problems solvers. The Electric Garden is a revolutionary learning tool mixing the art of growing food with computer programming and digital technologies.

Find out more about teaching digital technology through gardening or … View more14 Carrots. 2 Pumpkins. 3 Basil plants. 8 Romain Lettuces. 1 class of problems solvers. The Electric Garden is a revolutionary learning tool mixing the art of growing food with computer programming and digital technologies.

Find out more about teaching digital technology through gardening or donate to help all kiwi schools access this programme here. Learn more

Here when you need us

The Team from

Time spent in respite care can range from a single night to a few weeks. It provides a welcome break and peace of mind knowing that your loved one will receive round-the-clock care from friendly, experienced care teams.

May Kitchen knows how important it is to provide carers with a break. After … View moreTime spent in respite care can range from a single night to a few weeks. It provides a welcome break and peace of mind knowing that your loved one will receive round-the-clock care from friendly, experienced care teams.

May Kitchen knows how important it is to provide carers with a break. After visiting her husband Stuart in respite care at a Ryman village, she was tempted to move in herself! “If it was me, I think I would enjoy it because it’s just so beautiful and the food is good.”

Ryman villages provide warm and welcoming communities. Where residents can enjoy activities and outings while forming friendships along the way. Find out more

Gun protest as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opens Auckland primary school

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Person seriously injured after falling 10 metres down a cliff in Auckland

Hannah Martin Reporter from Central Leader

Ellerslie Kiwibank

Denise Lee MP

Hi everyone, I have just been informed by NZ Post that from 21 January 2020, Kiwibank services will no longer be offered at NZ Post’s Ellerslie store.

NZ Post will continue to offer postal and bill payment services at the Ellerslie store while they continue to search for a local business to … View moreHi everyone, I have just been informed by NZ Post that from 21 January 2020, Kiwibank services will no longer be offered at NZ Post’s Ellerslie store.

NZ Post will continue to offer postal and bill payment services at the Ellerslie store while they continue to search for a local business to partner with for these services.

Posters will shortly go up to inform customers about this change.

Bus strike - Sat until further notice

Sheetal Neighbourly Lead from Royal Oak

From tomorrow please note there will be no buses operating along Manukau Rd, Mt Eden, Sandringham etc, refer to pic

Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Auckland suburb of Greenlane

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Police are investigating after a person was found dead in a central Auckland property.  Officers we…

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Recipe: Apples, Courgettes and Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Garlic Aioli

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for the perfect Summer recipe?
This vibrant crunchy salad makes for a perfect side or healthy light lunch.

Ingredients
50 g Almonds
1 splash Vegetable oil
½ tsp Flaky sea salt
½ tsp Sugar
… View moreLooking for the perfect Summer recipe?
This vibrant crunchy salad makes for a perfect side or healthy light lunch.

Ingredients
50 g Almonds
1 splash Vegetable oil
½ tsp Flaky sea salt
½ tsp Sugar
200 g Green beans, tips removed
2 Courgettes
1 Granny Smith apple
1 Lemon
2 cloves Garlic, crushed
½ cup Mayonnaise
1 Spring onion, 2 if small

Read the full recipe on the link below.

NZ Bus Industrial Action - all bus services all resume from 13 December

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

FINAL UPDATE - 12 DEC - 3PM

All bus services will resume from first thing tomorrow morning. Auckland Transport has received official confirmation from First Union and Tramways Union that all industrial action has been withdrawn.

We’d like to thank our customers for their patience during the … View moreFINAL UPDATE - 12 DEC - 3PM

All bus services will resume from first thing tomorrow morning. Auckland Transport has received official confirmation from First Union and Tramways Union that all industrial action has been withdrawn.

We’d like to thank our customers for their patience during the disruption.

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Due to industrial action all services operated by NZ Bus will be cancelled from Saturday 7 December.

We understand that this will be frustrating for our customers and apologise for the inconvenience.

What type of wasp?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Hi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty … View moreHi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty predators. If you destroy a nest, take a pic and upload your image with the hastag #waspwipeout! But be careful! For paper wasps click here: bit.ly... For common and German wasps click here: bit.ly...

Auckland kerbside food waste collections a step closer with contract signing

Stephen Forbes Reporter from Central Leader

Kerbside collections for household food waste will be rolled out across Auckland within two years af…

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Banana boxes

Kiri from Onehunga

12 banana boxes with lids. Free to pick up from Mt Eden.

Free

Fancy getting paid $60k to plan island holidays, fishing trips? You might be a 'director of fun'

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

A garden project with a difference

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Add colour to any garden setting with a planter that boasts movement and extra visual interest.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this project yourself.

Carols at the Kings - are you coming along?

Hills Church

We are so looking forward to supporting Carols at the Kings this Saturday 7th. It should be a fun night celebrating Christmas as a community. Entertainment starts at 6pm at Three Kings Reserve (cnr Mt Eden and Mt Albert Rds)
- see you there!