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Putting heart and soul into SOHO

We talk with Rachael Carter of SOHO Wines to find out about the motivation behind these award-winning wines, what her vision is for the brand and why she loves living in Herne Bay.

Taste of Auckland

Favourite Ponsonby eateries join Taste of Auckland 2017 in partnership with Electrolux.

Trash to trade competition

Have you ever looked at an old fridge and imagined a cupboard? Or seen a used tyre and thought of a dog’s bed or a herb garden?.

My continuing vendetta against Auckland Transport

First, a disclaimer from me. I will never use the cycleways because I am too old to cycle, but I strongly support the provision of suitably placed cycle lanes with part of the objective being to get cars off the road. However, I question whether it is prudent to spend $200 million dollars and seriously question the Pt Chevalier/ Meola Road plans.

Council still won’t accept glyphosate risks

You would think we were still living in the Dark Ages, when Auckland Council refuses to listen to up to date international cancer researchers who have clearly established that glyphosate-based products like Roundup are probably carcinogenic.

The re-emergence of the urban park - Ponsonby Park

As attractors to cities throughout the world, urban parks not only bring economic rewards but offer people a comfortable spot to gather for social, cultural and political activities.

Pippa Coom: Waitemata Local Board Update

Despite being a blustery and breezy Ponsonby Market Day in September, it was still a fun opportunity to be on the strip enjoying the vibe and entertainment (and shopping!).

Cycleways in the Ponsonby / Grey Lynn / Westmere Areas

I wish to vent my spleen at the unbelievably thoughtless and elitist actions of Council in
determining - against the wishes of the majority of people canvassed in public meetings
- to install cycle ways in the Ponsonby / Grey Lynn / Westmere areas.

On the Right Track with MOTAT

We all know that growing up in Auckland these days means growing up with motorways jammed with cars, trucks and motorbikes, but what was it like in years gone by?.

Auckland Council’s zero-waste leading the world

Auckland Council has been globally recognised by the C40 Cities Awards 2017 as one of the most innovative councils in the world for climate change action.

Sprouting Talent Wanted For Young Gardener Awards

Spring has officially sprung which means it’s officially growing season – but before you squeeze into your gumboots and rush out the door to get planting, don’t forget to enter the inaugural T&G Garden to Table Young Gardener of the Year Awards.

World Vegetarian Month - Your vegetarian itinerary

While most of the year seems like a celebration of animal suffering – from Pak’n Save’s ‘meat week’ to the mass extermination of duck-hunting season to schools having parties around the hunting of possums – there’s one month every year that vegetarians can relish.