New Zealand’s world-renowned, century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō has reopened on the verdant banks of the Waikato River following a considered, NZ$25million refurbishment led by owners Baillie Lodges. Affectionately known...
Experience the best of Pacific culture, music, and food. Auckland’s iconic Pasifika Festival is returning in 2025, bringing together the vibrant cultures of the Pacific for a weekend of unforgettable...
Auckland Council is set to trial AI technology that will help Aucklanders quickly access the council support they need, underpinned by Google Cloud technology. ‘Ask Auckland Council’ is a new...
Arch Hill based Toi Ora, a member of the Creative Spaces Network, is seeking funding as multi-year support from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage comes to an end....
By now, the household shoppers among us will be all too familiar with Minecraft Cubeez™, the adorably addictive buildable collectibles available at Woolworths. As Minecraft Cubeez™ stack up in shopping...
Get ready to party as Black Grace kick off their milestone 30th year with ‘THIS IS NOT A RETROSPECTIVE’, the ultimate interactive dance party at the Auckland Town Hall, Saturday...
Opening Day Celebration – Free Coffee & Croissants on Saturday, 1 March Auckland, NZ – Red Rabbit Coffee is officially opening the doors to its brand new Grey Lynn Roastery...
Participating in the Auckland Pride Parade earlier this month, was an unforgettable experience that filled many with great joy. The atmosphere was electric, with a sense of unity radiating from...
The year of the snake party is being held at Garnet Station in Westmere on 8 March. Get Fierce and Shed Your Skin at Garnet Station ... their next party...
Wayne Brown – Fix Auckland. “I’m asking Auckland ratepayers to back me to finish the job.” Wayne Brown tonight announced he would be standing again for Auckland Mayor in October....
Late last year, as part of a six-yearly representation review, the council’s ‘Joint Governance Working Party’ rejected the council officers’ Initial proposal which was to restore the ward’s original boundaries...
Get ready for a magical day of music, flavour, and farm fun! Kelmarna Farm’s much-loved annual Festival is back on Sunday, March 16th, bringing together the best of summer vibes,...
Andrew Tindall and Caitlin Worth sent us this photo from their recent holiday in Iran. The photo was taken by a local boy in Naqsh-e Jahan Square (also known as Imam Square) in Esfahan, Iran.
Local resident Trudi Nelson tells us, “As usual, a mighty fine Ponsonby News read. I was at the Vietnamese temple before the moon season celebration in Hanoi.”
Kelly Brown is part of the Foxes Island Wine team tells us, “I have been meaning to send you this photo snapped of me at home in New York, standing in front of the World Trade Center Memorial Reflection Ponds. A special place for me - this photo reflects my two homes - New York City and New Zealand.”
Emma Badeia of the Depot Artspace in Devonport loves reading Ponsonby News. During her lunch break, she took a moment to check out the Depot ad and article in the September Ponsonby News Arts + Culture section.
