Mekong Baby - a Ponsonby success story
When Mekong Baby opened its doors on the site of the old GPK pizza site five years ago, restaurateur Dominique Parat felt nervous but confident that his new venture would be a success.
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Ponsonby’s double icon - Keith Nelson
Icon is a much overused word. But not when you’re discussing someone like local dentist and ex-All Black, Keith Nelson.
Huffer: Conquering NZFW, China and beyond
Since hitting the stores in 1997 as an underground snowboard label, Huffer has grown exponentially, in particular over the past three years when the sky has been, quite simply, the limit.
Western Springs native plant urban sanctuary
We have not yet had our submissions to council heard regarding the resource consent to cut down the pines in Western Springs Forest, which I have already written about.
The Legendary Hard to Find Bookshop
Iconic is a much overused word, but it is perfectly applicable to Warwick Jordan’s Hard to Find Bookshop.
Waitemata Councillor Mike Lee
But here’s the rub. I asked Mike Lee, long time local body politician, and current Waitemata & Gulf Ward Councillor if he ever feels that heat, and he’s a much younger man than me.
September marks the 9th anniversary since Ponsonby Road was slowed to 40km.
September marks the 9th anniversary since Ponsonby Road was slowed to 40km.
Keith Nelson - dentist and All Black
Local identity, Keith Nelson, is best known for his family dental practice in Franklin Road, Ponsonby. There he is in partnership with his two daughters, Vikki and Deanna.
International quality @ Fifth Avenue Menswear
Jonathan Ogier opened his first Fifth Avenue Menswear store in 1982, in the Eastern suburbs.
Faces @ Grey Lynn Farmers Market
Luke and his crew can be seen selling bacon burgers at the Grey Lynn Farmers market on Sunday mornings. How does an accountant end up selling burgers?.
Driving Miss Daisy - trusted transport provider for young and old
Almost five years ago, Jana Seymour started providing the Driving Miss Daisy companion driving service to the central suburbs of Auckland.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Diesel 2.2L
I have always been intrigued by the Alfa Romeo emblem - one of two automobile favourites (Ferrari being the other).