Since 1994 when Ponsonby U3A started, Joy Carter has held many positions in the group, including president, trustee, special interest group convenor - and for many years she hosted an annual U3A garden party at her Herne Bay home.
Adrian Roche, manager of Kelmarna Gardens, was gobsmacked last month when world-renowned broadcaster and environmentalist Sir David Attenborough strolled into the gardens with his long-time friend and Kelmarna Trustee, Michael Graham-Stewart.
It is hard to know where to start. I have reviewed various recent articles on sewage flows into the Waitemata Harbour, and read the excuses, prevarications and spin from Auckland Council and Watercare.
The wheels of council consultation processes roll on relentlessly but it doesn’t have to be a drag to have your say in Waitemata.
Last month, thieves ram-raided the Spark Ponsonby store with a car and stole a number of mobile devices. This robbery follows a previous ram-raid on the same store a few months ago.
What a day!.
Judy Bailey needs little introduction. We all know her as the broadcaster who fronted our primetime television news for 26 years.
Countdown Ponsonby has evolved into a rainbow for the month of February to show its support for 2017 Pride month.
This Freemans Bay street was named after Alfred William Renall who was born in Essex and sailed to New Zealand on the ‘Martha Ridgeway’ in 1840.
Here Among the Wild sits lush and pretty on the Jervois strip, tempting passersby to enter a cool, beautifully curated jungle. Palms, plants and a range of colourful and unusual flowers adorn the new space.
Do you want your kids to learn dance in an exciting and super fun environment?.
With two daughters and five grandchildren, Jenny Goodwin has vast experience in meeting the daily needs of children and knows what it takes when it comes to hosting international students.