
Māori art celebrated for Matariki
A selection of contemporary and historical Māori art will be showcased as part of an “outdoor exhibition” across Tāmaki Makaurau for Matariki. The Hononga campaign will see works from 25...
Make your mid-week evening dazzle with sensational live music at Auckland Phil’s new Six-thirty Session event on Wednesday 25 June in the Auckland Town Hall.
A new dawn rises on Franklin Road with the opening of Blue — a café by day, wine bar by night, and all-round celebration of conviviality, creativity and considered hospitality.
There’s still time for Aucklanders to give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium.
As the chilly wind and rain of winter sets in, there's a perfect reason to step outside and get moving: the Pawgust challenge!
Communities and Residents (C&R) is pleased to introduce its strong team of seven candidates standing for the Waitematā Local Board in the 2025 Auckland Local Body Elections.
MOTAT is blowing out the candles and bringing home gold, with Te Puawānanga crowned International Exhibition of the Year at the 2025 Museums + Heritage Awards in London – just in time for the centre's first birthday.
A selection of contemporary and historical Māori art will be showcased as part of an “outdoor exhibition” across Tāmaki Makaurau for Matariki. The Hononga campaign will see works from 25...
Hosted by Ayurveda Practitioner and founder of Ayurveda NZ, Sarita Blankenburg, this educational evening is for anyone interested in learning about the ancient science of Ayurveda and its deep cleansing...
School holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune, Auckland Council has you covered. Across the...
Smash rooms, also known as rage rooms, are stress-relieving spaces where people destroy unusable and unwanted inanimate objects for fun and catharsis. While it might not immediately scream ‘sustainable’, behind...
I am increasingly worried that privatisation has a new form, the long-term contract or lease. We need to be clear that these agreements are privatisation by stealth, which is a...
The Supreme Winner of the seventh annual Vegan Sausage and Deli Meats Awards is Let Them Eat Vegan ‘Not Bacon’. The judges said it had “Great crispy texture. Good visually...
Auckland could soon be home to New Zealand’s next great music and events destination, as Eccles Entertainment and CRS Records (CRS) back a transformative proposal to reimagine and enhance Western...
A new client-first art curation platform has launched in Aotearoa, offering an intuitive way for people to discover, connect with, and collect art. The Art Precinct brings together decades of...
Mike Lee: FINAL The elitist ‘City Centre Master Plan’ is killing Queen Street The closing of Smith & Caughey’s with the loss of 98 jobs after 145 years as Auckland’s premier...
Indoor life reduces risk from traffic, predators, and disease. Cats only need a cosy indoor environment, not wide-open spaces. Behaviour specialists agree: two kittens and a substantial cat tree create...
Auckland faces significant challenges in the coming years, from housing and transport to climate change and economic development. These challenges require fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and representatives who truly understand...
The cooler months are a time of reflection, a time for rest and restoration marked by shorter days and longer nights. East Day Spa recognises a need for support amongst...
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Andrew Tindall and Caitlin Worth sent us this photo from their recent holiday in Iran. The photo was taken by a local boy in Naqsh-e Jahan Square (also known as Imam Square) in Esfahan, Iran.
Local resident Trudi Nelson tells us, “As usual, a mighty fine Ponsonby News read. I was at the Vietnamese temple before the moon season celebration in Hanoi.”
Kelly Brown is part of the Foxes Island Wine team tells us, “I have been meaning to send you this photo snapped of me at home in New York, standing in front of the World Trade Center Memorial Reflection Ponds. A special place for me - this photo reflects my two homes - New York City and New Zealand.”
Emma Badeia of the Depot Artspace in Devonport loves reading Ponsonby News. During her lunch break, she took a moment to check out the Depot ad and article in the September Ponsonby News Arts + Culture section.
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