Helen Wadsworth from Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop is one of two Auckland booksellers currently in Denver attending the eleventh Winter Institute bookselling conference, thanks to sponsorship from Canadian eReading company Kobo and Booksellers New Zealand.
Alice Worsley, iconic broadcaster, writer and celebrant is one of the nicest people on the planet.
Last month we lost our dear friend Warwick Powell following a long illness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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++.
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 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.
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.