Onehunga, Auckland

New Uber Eats surcharge for busy areas

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours. Uber Eats has introduced a "busy area fee" for orders made during peak hours, where customers will pay a higher delivery fee to restaurants identified by an arrow on the app. Uber said the fee will ensure a variety of restaurants will be available during busy periods.
What … View moreHi neighbours. Uber Eats has introduced a "busy area fee" for orders made during peak hours, where customers will pay a higher delivery fee to restaurants identified by an arrow on the app. Uber said the fee will ensure a variety of restaurants will be available during busy periods.
What do you think, is this fair? Will you still use Uber Eats when the surcharge applies?
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Last chance to help fill hungry tummies this winter!

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

There's only a few days left to donate to the Countdown Food Rescue Winter Appeal! So far 430 winter bundles have been donated to The Foodbank Project and we'd love to see that number increase to 500!

With chilly days and nights, winter is a really tough time for some of our most … View moreThere's only a few days left to donate to the Countdown Food Rescue Winter Appeal! So far 430 winter bundles have been donated to The Foodbank Project and we'd love to see that number increase to 500!

With chilly days and nights, winter is a really tough time for some of our most vulnerable New Zealanders. Through these colder months, The Salvation Army sees a consistently high demand for food assistance which stretches supplies and resources in their foodbanks across the country.

You can help by donating a Winter Bundle today! www.foodbank.org.nz...

Te Auaunga - Oakley Creek

Shail from Three Kings

Great joining local residents and volunteers for community planting day at Te Auaunga - Oakley Creek. Big thanks to everyone who has participated in community planting around this project over the years. Looking forward to the grand opening on 6th July!

Local collection events - Amnesty and Buy-back

Social Media Advisor from New Zealand Police

Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View moreOver the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.

We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.

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Removal

Jesse from Mangere Bridge

Hi everyone,
I’m doing rubbish removals at a very cheap price free quotes please contact me if you need rubbish removed
On 0275243420

University of Auckland student creates maggot farm to process food waste

Mandy Te Reporter from Central Leader

An Auckland student has created a maggot farm in India which processes 200 kilograms of food waste p…

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How is the city's public transport working for you?

Mandy Te Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, has Auckland's transport services improved for you? On Sunday, Auckland had its first fare-free day to celebrate 100 million trips. It's nearly a year since changes were made to the central network. How do you think public transport compares to other countries? What do you … View moreHi neighbours, has Auckland's transport services improved for you? On Sunday, Auckland had its first fare-free day to celebrate 100 million trips. It's nearly a year since changes were made to the central network. How do you think public transport compares to other countries? What do you think the city's public transport currently?

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Crochet Class this Sat 10 am Beginners

Koyal from Onehunga

Learn to make a pot holder for plants, this sat 10 am at Little Industry Cafe 47 Princes Street Onehunga. Bookings essential $65 per person, everything provided. See you there!

Mint Condition Iphone 6 16GB with Box, Case and Brand New Charger

Shiau from Onehunga

Open to all Network
Touch ID working
Factory reset
Icloud off

Negotiable

Dressing up on the Children’s landing

Christopher Hatfield from Highwic - Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Visit Highwic during the school holidays and enjoy this free for children event.
Dressing up on the Children’s landing as a Victorian child and take a selfie!

You are welcome to wear your chosen outfit around the house during your visit.

If the weather is fine you can play Victorian games on … View moreVisit Highwic during the school holidays and enjoy this free for children event.
Dressing up on the Children’s landing as a Victorian child and take a selfie!

You are welcome to wear your chosen outfit around the house during your visit.

If the weather is fine you can play Victorian games on the lawn or make a chalk drawing on the paths around the house, but in the true Victorian style please keep your clothes clean or Mama won't be pleased.

Suitable for all ages, we have limited clothes and limited sizes that might not fit bigger children.
Please be prepared to help your pre-schooler!

Free for children with a paying adult - $10. Maximum of four children per paying adult.

Peg Doll Bucklands!

Christopher Hatfield from Highwic - Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Visit Highwic on Wednesday 10th July and Wednesday 17th July
- 10.30 am to 3:45 pm, and make your own Peg Doll Buckland's!
Make a peg doll of a Buckland family member or one of your favourite historical figures.
All materials provided and expert doll makers on hand to help. Your finished doll… View moreVisit Highwic on Wednesday 10th July and Wednesday 17th July
- 10.30 am to 3:45 pm, and make your own Peg Doll Buckland's!
Make a peg doll of a Buckland family member or one of your favourite historical figures.
All materials provided and expert doll makers on hand to help. Your finished doll is yours to take home.
$5 per child, drop in, no need to book. suitable for all ages but please be prepared to help your pre-schooler.
Adult entry is $10 and children must be accompanied by an adult.

At home with babies/toddlers/preschoolers?

Jessica Singh from Hillsborough Playcentre

At Hillsborough Playcentre we love to have fun with our tamariki! Together, parents and children learn and grow in a supportive and nurturing environment. Does your hild llike to get messy? Get messy at Hillsborough Playcentre and then clean up, go home and relax! A full morning of play with us is … View moreAt Hillsborough Playcentre we love to have fun with our tamariki! Together, parents and children learn and grow in a supportive and nurturing environment. Does your hild llike to get messy? Get messy at Hillsborough Playcentre and then clean up, go home and relax! A full morning of play with us is an excellent way to spend a cold Winters' day. Baking, sandpit, dress-ups, craft, paint, music and dancing, and more!


We have spaces available now to start in term 3 - email us at hillsboroughplaycentre@gmail.com for more information!

What's On: Rakugo- Japanese Storytelling in English

HIROSHI from Hillsborough

Poll: Do you feel safe on cycleways?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, a university professor has called for e-bikes to be regulated on the Northwestern cycleway after a head-on crash left him with a brain injury. Do you feel safe on cycleways around the city?

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… View moreHi neighbours, a university professor has called for e-bikes to be regulated on the Northwestern cycleway after a head-on crash left him with a brain injury. Do you feel safe on cycleways around the city?

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Do you feel safe on cycleways?

• Yes I feel safe on cycleways
• No I don't feel safe on cycleways
• Not sure

Vote View Results

• 35.1% Yes I feel safe on cycleways
  35.1% Complete
• 52.7% No I don't feel safe on cycleways
  52.7% Complete
• 12.2% Not sure
  12.2% Complete

131 votes

Recipe: Italian chicken with mushroom farro ragu - My Food Bag

My Food Bag Reporter from Central Leader

ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM FARRO RAGU Serves 2 Ready in 45 minutes Farro ragu 1 leek 1 punnet m…

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Office 365 Software

Dianne from Onehunga

Hi Neighbours - just putting it out there, I am looking to buy Software Office 365 Personal or Home & Business, or Student for a home Laptop, I just want the basics , Word ,Excel, P/point etc. either 1 year subscription or outright and wondering if anybody has a older version maybe 2016 … View moreHi Neighbours - just putting it out there, I am looking to buy Software Office 365 Personal or Home & Business, or Student for a home Laptop, I just want the basics , Word ,Excel, P/point etc. either 1 year subscription or outright and wondering if anybody has a older version maybe 2016 onwards, sitting in a draw maybe not used or purchased the wrong one ?? Willing to pay reasonable $$ for something that fits the bill - research done and know what they are worth new, the ones with a Code to purchase the subscription online ... PM me or call 0272749400
:-)

Kind Regards
Dianne