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Sue Newton - Editorial, Sales and Distribution

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Sue has been involved with the Onehunga Community News since 2005. She began as a writer, enjoying meeting a wide range of people, finding out what goes on behind the scenes and reflecting the multitude of facets of the community back to the people who live and work in the area. Sue then took on some advertising clients and the delivery coordination role. She is currently the Acting Editor of the Onehunga Community News while Sheryn is on extended leave.

Janet Hannah - Advertising Consultant

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Janet Hannah has worked in sales and marketing for over 15 years, and is a long time Onehunga resident. She is an active member of the Dolphin Theatre, was on the committee of the Onehunga Swimming Club and had two girls at Onehunga High School.  Janet is passionate about promoting Onehunga and surrounding areas through both community involvement and most recently her appointment with the Onehunga Community News.

Tim Plant - Journalist

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Tim Plant is a graduate of AUT’s Bachelor of Communication Studies, Tim has been with Onehunga Community News since 2006. He has worked on TV documentaries and can also be seen occasionally in the background of shows like Shortland St. He is also Secretary of the Onehunga Cricket Association and the Onehunga Combined Sports Trust.

Rachel Sturges - Writer

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Rachel has been a freelance writer and qualified journalist since 2011 when she graduated from AUT University’s post-grad journalism course. She cut her journalism teeth as a radio and newspaper reporter before coming to work at Onehunga Community News. UK-born Rachel has lived in and around the central Auckland area for over 20 years with her husband and two daughters, and loves writing about and being involved in our local community.

Sharleen Haimotu Tavai - Writer

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Sharleen has lived in Onehunga all her life, and went to the same local schools that her children currently attend. She studied Community Health at AUT, then went on to work with children at special schools – a job which she found very rewarding. She enjoys writing, and looks forward to meeting other locals and sharing stories through the Onehunga Community News.