Energise your senses in our city centre this Lunar New Year. Pairing wine with Chinese food can be challenging, particularly when it comes to bold red wines, as their tannins...
Alcohol - To Sip or to Skip? During times of celebration, relaxation, or even stress and boredom, the question of “How much is too much?” often arises when it comes...
Hosted by Sarita Blankenburg and her Ayurveda New Zealand team at Parohe on Kawau Island from 27–30 March 2025, this retreat is an opportunity to escape the hectic pace of...
More than 400 EcoFest events are expected to take place in next years’ third, Auckland-wide EcoFest with at least 100 in and around West Auckland, facilitated by the original founders...
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 7:00pm @ St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Ponsonby
The sun is out, people are out, and the courtyard comes into its own – another busy day at Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery.
A bold new sketch series is trailblazing a new path, taking good old Kiwi DIY to the next level.
"The arborist team will be assessing the tree and may carry out some work to maintain the Warnock Street tree. The responsible party has been infringed and advised of the...
With the popularity of dog walkers on the rise, an important question has emerged: just how many dogs can one person safely handle?
The new Meola Road improvement is magnificent.
There is an outstanding piece of infrastructure connecting Hong Kong to Macau, the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau Bridge.
Oh My Croffle has recently opened at 1/33 Ponsonby Road. The team would like to invite you to their store for a tasting of their mouthwatering Croffles.
Get ready for a treat! We are spoilt for choice in Ponsonby, with seven (you read that right!) ice cream + gelato stores on the iconic Ponsonby strip.
Grey Lynn Tyreworx is now located at 335 New North Road, Kingsland. We asked the team to tell us about tyre care.
Esarn Rocket has opened in Westmere and is fast becoming a popular spot for dining.
PROCHAINE Barista Collagen is the latest innovation from PROCHAINE dietary and health supplements. A New Zealand first; a World first maybe!
Trade Aid Ponsonby stood out for its creativity and community spirit. From hosting the much-loved "Junk to Green Funk" jute bag competitions to art showcases and events like the Devonport...
"Our activities are back to their regular schedules this week, so we look forward to seeing many of you in our farm shop or at our volunteer sessions.
The 25th annual Auckland International Buskers Festival hits Auckland’s Waterfront and CBD in just a few weeks. The four-day festival, taking place 24 – 27 January for Auckland Anniversary Weekend,...
Residents of Auckland’s Point Chevalier and Westmere will enjoy improvements to a number of key roads just in time for the summer holidays.
Genki Vitality, a unique wellness retreat inspired by Nordic and Japanese spa traditions, invites you on a journey that transcends the physical. Named after two Japanese characters, “gen” and “ki,”...
Introducing Allpress Espresso’s newly redesigned retail packaging, designed to help you discover the perfect flavour to start your day.
Melissa Bowman and her husband Stuart, run their own brand called Apartmento. They design and manufacture high quality bespoke furniture and cabinetry. Designed and Handcrafted in New Zealand since 1996. It...
Ash Nath is the owner of Nath optometrists in Ponsonby road.
Indulge in Swiss Perfection: Mövenpick Ice Cream Arrives in Ponsonby
Richmond Road School congratulates Principal Jacqui Yearsley who recently returned home after being invited to Brown University in Rhode Island, United States off the back of her PhD in bilingual...
Auckland’s Regulatory and Safety Committee has backed plans for public consultation on updates to the region’s dog rules. The Dog Policy and Dog Management Bylaw is reviewed every few years...
Until to 15 December, dive into the whimsical world of Hendrick’s Gin as we wind up to Summer!
Christmas gifts sorted - or a treat for yourself! George & Edi offers a collection of NZ made perfumed soy candles, room sprays, reed diffusers, soaps and washes offering luxury...
I recall the distress of our community at the inauguration of the Waitematā Local Board. Genevieve Sage, flanked by her husband Michael, espoused her vision, nowhere near realised in my...
"I bit my tongue and said nothing..."
We have so many wonderful memories of Nikki Kaye who sadly passed away last month.
The Exciting Opportunity for Urban Regeneration in Uptown
This festive season, Ponsonby Central offers everything you need to make your holidays merry and bright.
The Foundation recently celebrated the official opening of Pearson House, a beautifully restored 19th Century architectural gem that now serves as the gateway to the village.
How Street Trees and Innovative Solutions Enhance Our City Auckland Council is on a mission to create a greener and more sustainable city, with street trees playing a central role...
When I campaigned to become Mayor in 2022, I stood on a platform of ‘taking back control of council organisations’.
I have been selling homes for 23 years and it still feels like yesterday. In part, because a lot has happened in my life in that time, as for us...
Two Icons, One New Home! Well, nearly…
Council evicts Speedway – Ponsonby Rugby to follow? Those readers who follow local government reasonably closely will be aware of the public ceremonies held at the start of the council...
As in all team pursuits, when it ‘clicks’, everyone in the team just knows.
To paraphrase Norman Kirk, people need somewhere to live, food to eat, clothing to wear and something to hope for.
In the two years since the 2022 elections, City Vision elected members across Waitematā, Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards and Councillor Julie Fairey have worked collaboratively and constructively with council...
In the two years since the 2022 elections, City Vision elected members across Waitematā, Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards and Councillor Julie Fairey have worked collaboratively and constructively with council...
Auckland Transport chose to use a letter from four Westmere Village retailers (that suited their agenda), gazump the wishes of the Mayor, nine of the 12 village retailers and the...
Mayor Wayne Brown and I don’t always see eye to eye on every issue, in fact sometimes our views are diametrically opposed, but when it comes to disestablishing key council...
Our Government is approaching the end of its first full year in office and I’m so proud of what we’ve delivered.
On 12 November 2024, Parliament gathered to apologise to those who were tortured, sexually, physically and psychologically abused while in the care of the State between 1950 and 1999.
As this issue of Ponsonby News goes to print, we have just received news about the passing of Hon. Nikki Kaye.
At Vector, we often see gas leaks caused by builders and homeowner DIY projects accidentally damaging gas pipelines. This can increase the risk of explosion and serious injury.
