Phil Parker: North and South
This month, featuring three wines from one of my all-time favourite wineries - north Canterbury’s Pegasus Bay. And then, for something completely different, two wines from the Nandi Hills in...
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What if we decided to invest in ourselves? Our communities, our country, our jobs, our infrastructure, our places, our events and our economy?
A celebration of craft, provenance and the very best of Aotearoa. New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) has recently announced an exciting collaboration with Auckland’s acclaimed bakery and hospitality brand Daily Bread, bringing an elevated, chef-led food experience to the event when it returns to Shed 10 from 17–22 August 2026.
Clock off work and head to the concert hall for one of classical music’s biggest young stars — superstar cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason joins Auckland Philharmonia to play Elgar’s beautiful Cello Concerto.
Breast Cancer Cure (BCC) is proud to announce its role as Charity Partner of New Zealand Fashion Week Presented by Giltrap Group 2026.
The large sinkhole that recently opened on Hackett Street in St Mary's Bay is more than a local curiosity. It is a serious warning.
For too many Aucklanders Plan Change 120 has become another chapter in an increasingly time-consuming, confusing battle to defend the peaceful enjoyment of their homes and properties.
This morning I woke up to find Auckland Transport taking out the one-way system on Crummer Road and Scanlan Street. We residents were not consulted by AT about the removal of this one-way system nor were we notified that it would be removed.
This month, featuring three wines from one of my all-time favourite wineries - north Canterbury’s Pegasus Bay. And then, for something completely different, two wines from the Nandi Hills in...
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St Matthew in-the-City’s Blessing of the Animals service returns Sunday 4 October at 1pm. This year we are delighted to support the work of Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust, a...
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Aucklanders are being given the chance to discover the joy of lifelong learning this Adult Learners’ Week He Tangata Mātauranga (7 – 13 September) through more than 70 free events...
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Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland Live have extended their major new production of Cabaret, the musical at the Kit Kat Club, adding an extra week of performances through to Sunday...
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The stations serving K’ Rd were by far my favourite of the three train station openings that I attended over the last three weeks. What made them particularly exciting were the curved walls,...
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An Auckland based Tarot Reader, Helena Betthune experienced an intense ET visit where a visitor claiming to be from the 9th dimension zapped her with healing energy before showing her...
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This month, from Friday 28 August why don't you step into a fantastical wonderland as Cirque Alice takes over The Civic. The show is on until Sunday 6 September. From...
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If you use subcontractors in your business, this is worth reading. IRD has been actively looking at sectors and the distinction between a genuine subcontractor and someone who should properly...
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As part of Organic Wine Week (21–27 September), Down to Earth returns to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, bringing more than 70 certified organic wines to Jacuzzi Bar Ponsonby on Tuesday 22...
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This is to be held again at Alexandra Park Raceway on Sunday 23 August, from 10am – 3pm. They will have many of their regular exhibitors from past events, and...
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This September, Chef Zennon Wijlens and Paris Butter alumni Chef Caleb Carter come together for two special nights at Paris Butter, Herne Bay. Today, Zennon leads Michelin-starred Paris Butter...
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"There are eight million stories on a Cruise Ship and this has been one of them”. The penultimate day for us on the Regent Seven Seas Navigator, was a Sea...
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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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