Auckland Zoo and renowned local glass artist Luke Jacomb are teaming up to grow awareness and support for Aotearoa New Zealand’s rarest endemic bird, the tara iti (New Zealand fairy...
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October has arrived, which means Recycling Week 2026 is just around the corner. From 19–25 October, businesses, schools, and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand will come together to look at...
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has a blunt message for politicians: stop making promises you can't deliver and expecting Aucklanders to foot the bill. "My message to Aucklanders is simple: don't...
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Auckland’s legendary Halloween street party returns Saturday 31 October Karangahape Road is about to get a little weird. And a little wicked. On Saturday 31 October from 4.30pm, Karangahape Road...
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83% say yes to pet bereavement leave, PD Insurance puts policy into practice From October 1, PD Insurance will officially offer employees two days of Pet Bereavement Leave after...
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Neon to give audiences something to scream about this Halloween as A24’s Crystal Lake comes to life with Neon Presents: A Night at Crystal Lake. This October, Neon is taking...
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A special concert tonight at Ponsonby Baptist Church, starting at 7.30pm.For Cane & Horsehair Global Odyssey, Wilma is joined by Bede Hanley (oboe), James Armstrong (violin), Caroline Henbest (viola) and...
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CLASSIC KIWI BACH - WITH BOAT MOORING Perched high to capture breath-taking, uninterrupted sea views across Taurikura Bay and the dramatic peaks of Mt Manaia, this elevated coastal retreat is...
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Don’t forget that the 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November. To vote, you need to be enrolled by midnight 25 October. You won't be able to...
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This election, our beautiful little electorate gets to welcome back the neighbourhoods of Grey Lynn and Westmere into Auckland Central. As the boundaries are redrawn and we reflect on the...
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The topic of gut health has gained increasing attention — but what does a healthy gut really mean?Good gut health isn’t about achieving a ‘perfect’ microbiome (no one knows what...
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E tū atu nei! ALL TOGETHER NOW CHOIR RETURNS TO THE AUCKLAND TOWN HALL STAGE THIS NOVEMBER WITH ALL OF THIS IS US Aotearoa's largest choir network All Together Now...
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Explore the Waiheke Garden Festival by e-bike this spring Garden lovers can explore the Jassy Dean Trust Waiheke Garden Festival on two wheels this November, with a special e-bike package...
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Can you give two hours for breast cancer this October? An Auckland woman is giving two hours to support New Zealanders affected by breast cancer – and she’s encouraging others...
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PACIFIC ORBIT – A COLLABORATION WITH ANDREW PALACE (ECLECTIC ELECTRIC LAMPS) SAM FORD (PACIFIC THEMED FURNITURE) TUI HOBSON (SCULPTURE & CARVING) MEDSSINI PALACE (TOI MAORI LIGHT BOXES) ANDREW PALACE is...
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Jacob Faull, co-founder of Nature Baby, is a familiar face around Grey Lynn and a long-time supporter of Grey Lynn Farmers Market. Where did you grow up? In Ōwairaka (Mt...
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Journalist Yvonne van Dongen says she will take any opportunity she can to talk about the pernicious impact of gender ideology in our society. It’s why the Freemans Bay...
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Victoria Park community gets first look at plans for new New World 24th September 2026 Members of the Victoria Park community had the opportunity to hear directly from the...
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Karangahape Road is about to get a little weird. And a little wicked. On Saturday 31 October from 4.30pm, Karangahape Road will once again transform into Auckland’s biggest Halloween playground...
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Australasian activewear brand LSKD will launch its 44-piece 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Collection on Tuesday 29 September at 5pm AEST, with 5% of total collection sales donated to the National...
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With fuel prices climbing again and New Zealand's exposure to overseas energy markets laid bare this year, Equity Solar Brokers is encouraging households to review their energy costs, and in...
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From itchy paws to recurring ear infections, experts say the early signs of allergies are often mistaken for "normal dog behaviour", allowing a manageable condition to become a lifelong health...
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The team at Love Heart are hosting a Learning Lunch at Longroom, on Ponsonby Road on Tuesday 13 October with Professor Duncan Reid, Beyond the Podium: Stories from the Frontline of...
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Rangatahi Māori from kura across Tāmaki Makaurau will exhibit their work in Kiritai, photography exhibition opening at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki on Saturday 26 September. Kiritai is an...
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Kōanga has arrived at Te Whatu Stardome, with school holiday adventures, Halloween’s cosmic counterparts, an immersive live music experiment and the return of Strings Under the Stars. From Saturday 26 September...
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… and despite the work-from-home habit many of us have been nursing since COVID, we’re setting records for patronage. In the first week alone, over half a million train journeys...
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The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival returns to central Auckland on Saturday, 31 October and Sunday, 1 November 2026, with two days of festivities through free music, dance, art, workshops and family-friendly activities,...
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The Rise Iran meeting in Ponsonby's Western Park was well attended as Dr Hesam Shad told Ponsonby News. "We had a meaningful gathering on Saturday at Western Park, with Iranian...
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Currently Auckland council is $15,000,000,000 (Fifteen thousand million dollars) in debt. There are approximately 1,800,000 people living in the Auckland region covered by Auckland Council. Auckland Council collects $2,800,000,000 each...
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“Should I put this property into a trust?”“Would a company be more tax efficient?”“Should I distribute the income now?” These are questions accountants hear regularly, particularly when tax rules change,...
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A fresh approach to procurement across the Auckland Council Group is expected to deliver better, faster, cheaper outcomes for Auckland, along with a focus on creating greater opportunities for...
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Aucklanders are invited to step into the ring from 7 October as King Pin, a unique, new exhibition showcasing the extraordinary personal collection of New Zealand’s foremost boxing and wrestling...
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Embracing menopause with Ayurveda, vitality and a deeper connection to ourselves Perimenopause and menopause are not illnesses to be fixed, but natural and profound transitions in a woman’s life. Yet...
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Spotlight, acclaimed filmmaker and creative Taika Waititi's debut photography exhibition for Zeekr, opened to the public yesterday in Ponsonby, revealing seven cinematic worlds. Every image in Spotlight begins the same way:...
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Sixteen years after last representing New Zealand on the international pageant stage, Ponsonby resident Ina Babic is preparing to do it again. Babic has been selected to hold the title...
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Soloists Monique Lapin (violin) & Matthias Balzat (Cello) Sunday 18 October 2.30 pm St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra is delighted to bring you another outstanding concert showcasing not one but two...
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Ponsonby U3A members were entertained and well informed by a presentation describing the current engineering work being carried by a team of engineers from Watercare and Ghella to resolve the...
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Resource consent approved, with new store expected to reopen in December 2027 The rebuild of New World Victoria Park has reached a major milestone, with resource consent now approved...
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The New Zealand Cat Foundation says the issue is becoming a test for candidates ahead of the 7 November election, as two more cat-hunting competitions are promoted for this month...
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Auckland is hosting the New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) for the first time in nearly a decade, in a year when the New Zealand game development sector has reached...
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One of the most important principles of local democracy is also one of the simplest: the people have a right to see and hear how decisions affecting their communities...
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The Post Office and Goldilocks celebrate the women behind Westpac NZ’s Women in Business campaign There’s something fitting about a campaign celebrating women in business being brought to life by...
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On behalf of the Iranian-Kiwi community and supporters of human rights in New Zealand, Dr Hesam Shad would like to invite you to attend their peaceful demonstration on Saturday, 19...
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New Zealand-first Crispeas brings together peas and rice crackers for a delicious new take on everyday snacking. Move over traditional rice crackers – there’s a new crunch in town. Crispeas...
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Aucklanders have continued to make the most of the city’s new rail network this morning as commuters and students travelled on through the City Rail Link to work, school or...
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All Black history-maker Campbell Johnstone, football trailblazer Jaiyah Saelua, downhill mountain biking champion Kate Weatherly, badminton talent Hugo Chou and Pacific drag icon Buckwheat unite for Aotearoa's largest rainbow sporting...
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The Wine Room has launched The Wine Room Reserve, a private members’ wine platform built on the subterranean cellars beneath its College Hill premises. The Reserve is the second phase...
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Apt Collections VIP Fashion Night is happening this Thursday 17 September from 4pm to 6pm at 89 Ponsonby Road. Guests will enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival, refreshments, exclusive event-only...
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Down to Earth Organic Wine Tasting returns to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, bringing more than 70 certified organic wines to Jacuzzi Bar Ponsonby on Tuesday 22 September, from 6–8pm. This relaxed,...
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HelloFresh teams up with The Lucky Taco for one day Ponsonby pop-up Taco lovers, this one’s for you. HelloFresh is teaming up with The Lucky Taco to bring its iconic...
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