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REST IN PEACE AND DANCE IN LIGHT...
Last month we lost our dear friend Warwick Powell following a long illness.
Motat Offers an Amazing Journey Through the Human Body
Smelly toilets, a giant nose, a huge mouth, and a heart that never stops beating will all feature in a new family-focused exhibition at MOTAT next month. Body in Action opens on Saturday 20 February and explores the way our bodies work in colourful and exciting ways.
Did Someone Say Burger?
It's no secret that Ponsonby Central's Burger Burger offers some of the most delectable burgers in Auckland City and says Fiona Connor, it is Adrian Chilton who deserves at least half of our thanks.
Thomas Fredrick Duck Dedication and Reunion at MOTAT
Artworks and caricatures painted on the nose cones of military aircraft became popular during World War II and were believed to bring their crew luck. Well, in the case of Thomas Fredrick Duck, this luck must have worked as the crew of Lancaster GT-T went on to survive the war, completing nearly 60 operations.
At the End of My Hands North Island Tour Announced
In late January and early February, Equal Voices Arts company will tour the North Island (with two dates at TAPAC, Western Springs) with their acclaimed bilingual collection of stories for Deaf and hearing audiences – At the End of My Hands.
Onny Kaulima and Chris Lay: Steadfast and True
When Point Chevalier resident Onny Kaulima decided to launch his own clothing label – alongside longtime friend Chris Lay – three years ago, there was only one option when it came to a name. “The phrase Steadfast and True represents the ideals and hopes we have for the brand, and it is also the motto of Ponsonby Primary, my old school and a place that holds so many awesome memories for me,” he tells me over coffee at Dizengoff.
Auckland Pride Festival 2016
Chris Parker – Q&A
What is the best place to grab a drink on Ponsonby Road?
I am such a devoted Golden Dawner. It’s a wonderful place to dance and the bar snacks there are also A++.
Exciting new year at the Leys Institute Library!
The team have all had a refreshing summer break, as we hope you all have too. We are hitting the ground running with some interesting events and programmes we hope you will enjoy this month and throughout 2016.
Rabbit Infestation in Western Springs Park - Again
Rabbit population in Western Springs Park has escalated out of control following a bumper breeding season of wild rabbits, and an increased number of abandoned pet bunnies. Regular visitors to the park have noticed the increase in numbers, particularly early morning and late afternoon.
February’s Music in the Parks
The Auckland Council Music in Parks scheme is bringing three exciting events to the Ponsonby doorstep in February and March. Spread across a wide range of genres and areas of Auckland Music in the Parks has been providing thrilling summer entertainment for the last few years, and 2016 is no different.
A Taste of The Hateful Eight @ Golden Dawn, Ponsonby
For eight days, Quentin Tarantino devotees can immerse themselves in his eighth and latest film at a local Ponsonby pub. From today (Tuesday 19 January), punters to The Golden Dawn Tavern will find themselves transported to a Wyoming log cabin in post-Civil War America – the predominant setting of Tarantino’s upcoming film The Hateful Eight.