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Lorde in concert in Paris

I write this from abroad, having just had the pleasure of seeing Herne Bay local Lorde in concert in Paris. I thought it was a good opportunity to write about our world famous musician.

Real Estate Update with Karen Spires

Across the Ponsonby’s residential property sector we’re expecting a busy period leading to the Christmas holidays, as sellers previously holding back emerge from their election-induced hiatus, and buyers return to the market with greater incentive following the announcement of New Zealand’s new Labour-New Zealand First coalition Government.

Black Dog Furniture for years of faithful service

Just down from the Mt Eden Village shops you’ll find the Black Dog Furniture store.

@ Coast Ponsonby

With summer coming, Ponsonby News asked this month's cover star Coast owner, Nicola Webster, a few questions about outdoor living.

Time travels for top NZ designer

Some of the most gorgeous and creative fashion Ponsonby News saw at New Zealand Fashion Week several months ago, was made from a bunch of offcuts.

Ponsonby People & Their Pets

Lisa-Maree Wallen, Sales Executive at UP Real Estate introduces her two pets - Betty and Boston.

Meet the Teacher: Matthew Browne, Browne School of Art

How long have you been teaching art? I’ve been teaching for around 30 years now. My first teaching stint was at Chelsea School of Art in London when I was 27.

Traumatic Richmond Road accident inspires artist 10 years on

School teacher and artist, Craig Ellis, sustained a traumatic brain injury on Richmond Road, Ponsonby in 2007, when another driver failed to give way. It took Craig years to fully recover.

Olivia Savidan, Beauty Care

I have been raving for years about the COOLA all natural suncare brand and, as of late, about organic skincare creators The Divine Company. Both were introduced to me by Herne Bay resident Olivia Savidan, the woman behind Beauty Care, a company founded by her mother, Frances Jeffery, back in 1988.

Lorde in concert in Paris

Real Estate Update with Karen Spires

Black Dog Furniture for years of faithful service

@ Coast Ponsonby

Time travels for top NZ designer

Ponsonby People & Their Pets

Meet the Teacher: Matthew Browne, Browne School of Art

Traumatic Richmond Road accident inspires artist 10 years on

Olivia Savidan, Beauty Care

The best of both worlds with True Pilates and The Massage Room

Single-use plastic bottles: 72% for change

New innovative technology with new owners