Onehunga, Auckland

Do you have a great recipe for pears?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the April issue.

Table tennis table Free

Sj from Mangere Bridge

This is a good freeman tables large table tennis table on wheels. Free if you can collect.

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Come to a Dilworth School open day

Dilworth School

Join us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class … View moreJoin us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class facilities, discover more about our curriculum and learn about our day school options for Years 7, 8 & 9*.

Open days:
Junior Campus
23rd March, 2pm
18th May, 2pm

Senior Campus
30th March, 2pm

Register for open days online
* Available for Year 9 from 2026 Learn More

Herbal Balm Workshop with Jane Wrigglesworth

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

Come along to our upcoming Herbal Balm Workshop with medical herbalist and author of The Everyday Herbalist, Jane Wrigglesworth!

You'll learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations. Using healing herbs like calendula, plantain, and chamomile, we'll… View moreCome along to our upcoming Herbal Balm Workshop with medical herbalist and author of The Everyday Herbalist, Jane Wrigglesworth!

You'll learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations. Using healing herbs like calendula, plantain, and chamomile, we'll guide you through the process of infusing oils, blending natural beeswax (or a vegan alternative), and creating a gentle, nourishing salve. Perfect for families, gardeners, and anyone looking to incorporate natural remedies into their daily routine.

✨ You'll leave with your own tin of balm and the confidence to make more at home! ✨

• Saturday 12 April
• 9.30-11am
• 1.5 hour workshop
• $25 per person

🎟️ Register online here: www.epsom-community-centre.org.nz...

Held by Epsom Community Centre as part of EcoFest 2025: ecofest.org.nz...

New Dinosaur Shows at Stardome!

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium from

Any dino fans in the house? Stardome has two new fabulous planetarium shows all about dinosaurs:

T.Rex (narrated by Sam Neill) uses the latest CGI to show you the majesty of this tyrant lizard king.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica shows how melting Antarctic ice is allowing discovery of the … View moreAny dino fans in the house? Stardome has two new fabulous planetarium shows all about dinosaurs:

T.Rex (narrated by Sam Neill) uses the latest CGI to show you the majesty of this tyrant lizard king.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica shows how melting Antarctic ice is allowing discovery of the continent’s history — including the fossils of new dinosaurs.

Book now!
www.stardome.org.nz...
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Transform Your Old Clothesline into a Stylish Garden Feature with Resene

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy to the chore of getting your washing out in the sun. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Crowshead. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

Retire in comfort and security

Greenview Park Village

Premium care is just meters away from our village. Join our caring community, where passion thrives. Trust Terrace Kennedy House for exceptional care and meaningful connections. Find out more

Bathroom, Laundry or Kitchen Renovations

The Team from The Building Guys

We are a specialist renovation service creating beautiful bathrooms, laundries and kitchens at fair prices. We have a top quality team of tradies in plumbing, electrical and tiling with pride in our workmanship.

Based in East Auckland for over 30 years we have the know how to make your dream … View moreWe are a specialist renovation service creating beautiful bathrooms, laundries and kitchens at fair prices. We have a top quality team of tradies in plumbing, electrical and tiling with pride in our workmanship.

Based in East Auckland for over 30 years we have the know how to make your dream build come true 😎👍🏽 Your one stop shop!

If you’re looking for a friendly family-run business with loads of renovation experience then choose us.

Book online using the link below or call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

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Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time,… View moreFRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply Learn More

Neighbourly Q&A: Consumer rights with CAB's Andrew Hubbard

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr … View moreWhat can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.

Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.

Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you.

Andrew is here live on Wednesday from 9.30am for your questions.

What's your go-to crowd-pleasing school lunch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?

Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, … View moreWe've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?

Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, let's brainstorm!

Share your favourite lunches from your school days or the go-to meals your kids love! Perhaps we can come up with a menu of crowd-pleasing school lunches...

Senior Constable Don Allan's monthly newsletter

Colleen from Onehunga

Hey Neighbours,
Don comments there's been a further decrease om incidents reported in February which equates to 9 fewer burglaries & 5 less thefts from vehicles but 5 additional reports of vehicle thefts :-(
He comments about the vehicle number plates being stolen again - 65 stolen in 28… View moreHey Neighbours,
Don comments there's been a further decrease om incidents reported in February which equates to 9 fewer burglaries & 5 less thefts from vehicles but 5 additional reports of vehicle thefts :-(
He comments about the vehicle number plates being stolen again - 65 stolen in 28 days !!! they're often used for crime & to dodge traffic violations.
good news- drum roll .... 8 stolen more vehicles were recovered throughout Onehunga in January 2025.

Don't forget to use crimestoppers any time if yoou wish to report a crime and remain anonymous
0800 555 111

On my last note ..... have a think about joining the Onehunga community patrol.... every bit helps

Keep safe and autumn is on the way ....

March 2025 newsletter.pdf Download View

Senior Constable Don Allan's "coffee with a cop"

Colleen from Onehunga

Thursday 20 March - 4 square 310 Onehunga Mall
1 - 2 pm
See the attachment and pass it on to your neighbours :-)
Regards
Colleen

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From Antarctica to the Outback

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

For Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is … View moreFor Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is no barrier to discovery. Just as Sir Edmund Hillary pushed the limits of exploration, residents of his namesake village continue to chart their own extraordinary journeys.

“We’ll keep travelling for as long as we can,” says Rodnie.

Click read more for the full story.

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