The 30th birthday of Ponsonby News is approaching.

The magazine was launched in 1989 by our consulting editor and founder John Elliott. Our 30th birthday falls in October.

The local election contest which also takes place in October is hotting up. A number of new candidates were announced last month and are listed in John Elliott’s update. Nominations don’t close until 12 noon 16 August.

The Barfoot & Thompson Eat Drink Love Ponsonby (see photo above at the launch) began in mid July and gives local restaurants an opportunity to show their stuff. This community event runs until 16 August. There are three price points and more details are available on www.eatdrinkloveponsonby.co.nz

Two of the team last month spent 48 hours in Matakana meeting the locals and sampling their hospitality. This is a small town which keeps on giving – we’ve only scratched the surface and it’s only a 60-minute drive away.Just about all of our favourite car brands now have a low emission, hybrid, plug in hybrid or fully electric options in their fleet. The range and versatility of low emission models is increasing all the time and as demand grows locally so will the range of options available. Which will be your next choice?

Fashion endures, fashion evolves and fashion finds ways to stay current, fresh and inspiring. New Zealand Fashion Week has been innovating for decades and is now embracing the challenging issues facing the fashion industry globally. This year, NZFW includes a range of brands that are striving for greater sustainability and environmentally responsible practices.

With an abundance of parks, green public space and the ability to cycle, scooter or walk, apartment living at all levels can be a convenient low-carbon way to live. The high-quality and exceptional design of the many apartment developments in our area offers so much choice. (MARTIN LEACH)

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