Relationship property for thee but separate property for me?
Navigating the relationship property scene in New Zealand. As fate would have it, you meet the one. If all goes well, you become partners or spouses. As two lives become...
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Summer at Kelmarna
This summer, we’re inviting you to spend summer at Kelmarna celebrating all the ways food brings people together. Back on the menu for the eighth year running, Kelmarna’s acclaimed Farm...
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Deputy Mayor: Desley Simpson
Well, 2026 has started with a bang and Auckland has wasted no time proving why summer in Tāmaki Makaurau is truly sizzling! The year opened with world-class action at the...
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Wayne Brown: Mayor of Auckland
I hope you had a relaxing summer break and managed to survive the 'silly season’. While you get to enjoy a bit of sun when you can catch it,...
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The Aotea Company: Island Spirit, Summer Ready
Born from the rugged beauty of Aotea Great Barrier Island, The Aotea Company is built on a simple idea: creating premium, nature-led products that carry the island’s spirit into everyday...
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Lisa Prager: Making Melva Media
Everyone has old video tapes tucked away with precious memories of weddings, family milestones and special holidays – I had half a shipping container full. I couldn’t argue when my...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Auckland Central
It’s quite something to open a column with necessary acknowledgement of celebrating bringing in the New Year and optimism that accompanies it, while also acknowledging the heartbreak that hangs over...
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Mike Lee: John Dunmore and Marion Dufresne
Extracts from the Dunmore Medal award ceremony address. This month, I thought I would share extracts from my address at the award ceremony of the Dunmore Medal which was presented...
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Free event at Te Whatu Stardome!
Saturday 14 February 3pm-5pm, One Tree Hill Domain, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland Join Te Whatu Stardome for an early evening of delicious kai from the Food Truck Collective, plus...
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The cost of aiming low: Helen White, MP for Mt Albert
Every era has a prevailing mood and ours feels unmistakably like exhaustion. A low-level pessimism hangs over public life with the sense that things are getting worse and the...
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For coffee lovers...
House Coffee New Zealand supplies coffee machines to domestic consumers and offers servicing options for a range of different brands and models, most notably the new Rocket Evoluzione Espresso machine....
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Faces at Grey Lynn Farmers Market
In summer months, Phillip Frost brings fresh blueberries to Grey Lynn straight from his family orchard near Rotorua. By early December, locals are already asking about his hotly anticipated...
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Ross Thorby: Final closing days of a World Cruise
Subsequent owner Queen Victoria had the massive dining room chandelier moved into storage because she feared that it would drop on her head. Again, I find myself in the final...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: Ayurveda – The Art of Living Well
A late-summer reset: Ayurvedic support for replenishing your energy. February in Aotearoa carries a very particular feeling – the golden warmth of summer mixed with the quiet fatigue that follows...
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Gaen - The Art of Going Forward
We meet Gaen in his studio, surrounded by quiet geometric works – bands of colour, rising planes and softened horizons that feel both abstract and familiar. These paintings don’t describe...
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Auckland to Host International Disabled Sailing Challenge
Auckland to Host International Disabled Sailing Challenge as part of a global movement to get sailing reinstated to the Paralympics. Following SailGP Spotlight Sailability Auckland is proud to announce the...
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The numbers are in for 2025 and Auckland Girls’ Grammar School has literally hit academic perfection!
In the NCEA and University Entrance results just released, AGGS’ success rate is astronomical – 97.5 percent for Level 3 NCEA, 97.8 for Level 2 and 91.7 for Level 1....
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Free event at Te Whatu Stardome!
Saturday 14th February 3pm-5pm, One Tree Hill Domain, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland 1023 Join Te Whatu Stardome for an early evening of delicious kai from the Food Truck Collective,...
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Caviar. Wine. Waiheke Island. One Evening Only
Discover the jewel of the table at an intimate evening at Tantalus Estate, a one-hatted fine-dining restaurant in the heart of the Onetangi Valley. Join us for a three-course dinner...
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Make Valentine’s Day easy this year
Join us at The Cav for a relaxed and enjoyable Valentine’s dinner featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks and great company. Pre-book and enjoy a glass of Veuve on arrival, then...
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Diary Date: Freida Market
Saturday 7 February from 10am to 1pm It is the first Freida Market of 2026 and it just happens to fall on Waitangi Weekend. Perfect for anyone staying put in...
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New shows at Ponsonby's favourite little theatre...
Our friends at Covert Theatre tell us they are glowing after a weekend of sold out shows - and they’re gearing up to do it all over again. No shows...
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The Association of Ki and Aikido New Zealand Announces the Opening of its first Ki Aikido Dojo in Auckland
Mind-Body Martial Art Practice Now Available at Grey Lynn. The Association of Ki and Aikido New Zealand today proudly announces the official opening of its first Ki Aikido Dojo in...
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New sustainable retail-office building coming to Ponsonby Road
Construction is soon to begin on a new retail and office building at the top end of Ponsonby Road, shaped by years of consultation, design work, and careful consideration of...
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LOVE, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY WORTH CELEBRATING - Saturday 21 February 2026
The dream of peace, unity and acceptance remains strong, yet headlines around the world continue to be dominated by hate, conflict and division. New Zealand is not immune. At a...
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Brown Brothers teams up with That Green Olive’s Olivia Moore to create summer-ready desserts with Moscato and Cienna...
Brown Brothers has partnered with cookbook author and food photographer Olivia Moore of That Green Olive to create two vibrant summer dessert recipes inspired by the fruit-forward flavours of Brown...
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PN has tickets to give away to see SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR; KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE: SUNDAY, 29 MARCH
Ponsonby News has 2 tickets available to their Auckland show being held on Sunday 29 March at the KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE. With their new concert, the multi-Grammy® and Emmy...
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Taylors
Taylors unveils two limited-edition premium gift boxes for 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse on 17 February 2026,...
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Te Rimutahi Update - January/Feb 2026
Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to 2026, when Te Rimutahi will be one year old in May. The past few months have been gratifying as we have watched people discover...
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New World Victoria Park rebuild planning underway
Planning is now well underway for the rebuild of New World Victoria Park, following the completion of demolition in late September. The site now has a clear slab and a...
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Auckland Live Summer in the Square 2026 unleashes a month of culture and creativity
Auckland’s favourite free summer celebration is back, brighter, bolder and more diverse than ever. Auckland Live Summer in the Square returns to Aotea Square from Friday, 30 January to Sunday,...
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Unveiling of new artworks and other feasts for the senses at Brick Bay this summer
Family-owned Brick Bay is pleased to unveil multiple new artworks along its renowned sculpture trail where around 70 sculptures by New Zealand artists are showcased in a beautiful natural setting,...
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Letter to the Editor - Crest Christmas Concert
Firstly, may I thank you and your team for continuing to champion Ponsonby and all that it has to offer. Ponsonby is unique and so many exciting things take place...
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Beach & Water Safety for Dogs
Summer Risks & Real Vet Costs January is one of the busiest months for pet-related vet emergencies, and Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) is urging pet owners to be vigilant when...
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Lexus lifts the ASB Classic to match-point luxury with the Lexus Terrace
Lexus is redefining the summer tennis experience with the launch of the Lexus Terrace, an elevated new space bringing resort-style luxury to the ASB Classic. As the most exclusive spectator...
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Renovating a Villa in Special Character or Heritage Overlaw Zones
Thinking of renovating and/or extending a villa or bungalow? Before you reach for your phone and start a Pinterest page and fill it with images of beautifully manicured front gardens,...
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St Matthew-in-the-City, Christmas 2025
Christmas is a special time of the year at St Matthew-in-the-City. Everyone is welcome to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. The Christmas Eve children’s service returns this year...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: Ayurveda – The Art of Living Well
Finding Your Centre Amid the Festive Rush – Ayurvedic Wisdom for a Calm, Nourished Summer As we head into December, life in Aotearoa shifts into its brightest and busiest gear....
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ROSS THORBY: Home to one of the four remaining Magna Cartas
It’s a short scenic train journey from my digs in Weybridge to Salisbury. A place that I have wanted to visit ever since reading Ken Follet’s historic novel Pillars of...
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Faces at Grey Lynn Farmers Market
You will find Miriam Bull and her sons Bradley and Gracen making delicious freshly baked focaccia sandwiches at Grey Lynn Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. Where did you grow up?I...
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LISA PRAGER: The Final Say
“The cones, the cones are coming!” the Grey Lynn Butcher, Lucia Rodrigues, phoned me in a panic, “They are outside the shops, coming into the village, what is Auckland Transport...
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Johnston Associates: Six Smart Moves to Keep Cashflow and Work Rolling Over Christmas
We know it’s been a hard-fought year across the board. Margins are lean, workloads uneven and confidence has been tested. As we head into the Christmas shutdown, many will feel...
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Helen White, MP for Mt Albert:
Labour’s Future Fund heralds a truly ambitious economic future. After what has been a difficult and uncertain year for many, the coming holiday season offers us all a moment to...
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Te Rimutahi — December/January Update
2025 has been another busy year for the Friends of Te Rimutahi (formerly the CLDG) as we continue to support Te Rimutahi through the journey from anticipation to realisation and...
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Chlöe SWARBRICK: Co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Auckland Central
Electorate boundary changes mean that in the 2026 General Election, we’re welcoming Grey Lynn back into Auckland Central for the first time in over a decade, and I’m stoked! We...
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U3A Ponsonby November 2025
A Presentation by Charlotte Grimshaw – The Novelist, and Memories of a 2010 Visit to the Pike River Mine The membership of U3A Ponsonby enjoyed an engaging presentation from our...
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Deputy Mayor: Desley Simpson
As we approach the Christmas period, I want to put aside council politics and talk about all the things happening to make our city shine over the busy summer months....
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Hon Melissa Lee, National List MP based in Mt Albert:
Welcoming a Summer of Visitors, Energy and Opportunity As the year draws to a close, it has been uplifting to see Auckland and our suburbs buzzing again with visitors from...
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