
Wayne Brown to Stand for Re-Election as Mayor
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....
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I had my first ever tattoo done in Ponsonby, at Dermagraphic (now College Hill Tattoo Studio) almost 30 years ago.
The new year is a great time to reset and remember why living clean is one of the most important decisions we can all make in life.
FAST FACTS: Auckland Girls’ Grammar School’s NCEA and UE results for 2024 are out – and they’re outstanding.
My wife and I have had apartments in Ponsonby from Blake Street to Hopetoun to Heresford and now back to Blake and Prosford all this century, so I feel I’m qualified to comment on our dear suburb, especially as I’m the only elected person on the council who is a city dweller, given that our ward representative lives on Waiheke.
One minute the January streets are empty as every second person seems to head for the beach, and the next minute there’s a wonderful lively atmosphere going down as we all return with New Year goals on our minds.
Hosted by Sarita Blankenburg and her Ayurveda New Zealand team at Parohe on Kawau Island from 27–30 March 2025, this retreat is an opportunity to escape the hectic pace of daily life and embrace the rejuvenating practices of authentic Ayurveda in a stunning natural setting.
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,...
The Path to Deep and Restful Sleep. Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep or waking frequently throughout the night, sleep disturbances are common...
Te Rimutahi, the new civic space at 254 Ponsonby Road, is coming together apace as we enter the last few weeks of its construction. From the international award-winning designers at...
Residents have asked Auckland Transport and the Waitematā Local Board to extend yellow lines at two intersections on Warnock Street to improve safety. Extending the yellow lines at the intersection...
This Valentine’s Day, ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ) has specially created ‘Scammers Blooms’ to serve as a pungent reminder that, when it comes to love, things might not be as...
Join the vibrant Bizdojo community in the heart of Ponsonby and connect with a global network of over 3,000 locations in 120 countries! Enjoy flexible work options, collaborate with like-minded...
This is not the news we like to share! My name is Lydia Gillies and I have been asked by Gael Baldock to write a letter to Ponsonby News explaining...
As we all settle into 2025, I hope you have had a chance to rest and replenish with your family and friends over what has proven to be a genuine...
Founded by choreographer, creative entrepreneur and inspirational leader Neil Ieremia (ONZM) three decades ago with the motivation to provide a different perspective and fresh voice in the dance scene, Black...
Big Gay Out is once again bringing rainbow and takatāpui communities together for a day of celebration, connection, and advocacy in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
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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.
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