Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday. This election, for the first time ever, candidates will be able to submit their nominations online; and...
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The answer is black and white for Australian drivers. Are red cars really faster? Does silver speed off the line? Or does white win the race? While we can’t say...
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Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) have completed their analysis of the public consultation on the future use of Western Springs Stadium. The consultation ran from 19 May to...
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Quietly and with little publicity, Kāinga Ora has axed 328 much-needed new homes that were to be built across the Albert-Eden, Puketāpapa and Waitematā Local Board areas. Across the same...
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Independent commissioners have made a total about turn on the council planner’s recommendation to decline this application. Initially found to be a non-complying activity with more than minor adverse effects...
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This month there are 15 letters to the editor covering issues which matter to locals – some cover the importance of the Waitematā Local Board upcoming local elections. Another one...
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You're driving along when all of a sudden there's a truck blocking the road. It’s not clear what’s happening. Nobody's there to explain what's going on or to direct you...
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Introducing the Lahood Lifestyle Range of contemporary curtain fabrics. Life today can be hectic, balancing work, family, the dog, the gym and catching up with friends for a glass of...
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Picture this: the barbecue is in full swing; conversation has turned to After Life, the series by Ricky Gervais that tackles grief and loss with surprising wit. I wait for...
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A Time to Reflect, a Time to Build. As we pass the halfway mark of the year, it’s a good time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and where...
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Kia ora....June was time to celebrate Matariki. Traditionally, kai that had been stored during the warmer months was enjoyed. Today, one of the ways we celebrate Matariki is by sharing...
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Kiwifruit and Cults ...In mid June, Ponsonby U3A members were enlightened by presentations from Dr Ross Ferguson of Plant and Food Research detailing the fascinating history of our ubiquitous kiwifruit...
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Just over a month ago, NZ Post representatives informed me that our local Ponsonby Post Office would be closing on Friday 4 July. I asked why and how this decision...
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What Auckland Transport does worst - creates drainage problems. This is the river that is created between the hump on Meola Road and the Meola Reef Dog Park carpark. AT...
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I would like to introduce myself to Ponsonby News readers… those of you that don’t already know who I am. I am standing for the WLB to serve the views...
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The signs on the temporary fence behind are for a sculpture by Kaea Tamaariki to be installed where the extension to the carpark was proposed. The sign is only...
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Lessons for NZ Small Businesses Post-31 March. The 2025 End of Financial Year (EOFY) has come and gone, but for many small business owners across New Zealand, the real work...
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Andres Sanchez’s handmade chocolate is one of the delicious surprises you can find at Grey Lynn Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. Where did you grow up?I grew up in Bogota,...
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Pirates and shipwrecks and handfuls of sandy diamonds. We had been due to call at Walvis Bay Namibia today. However, we had awoken to find the ship completely surrounded by...
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Much-loved Australasian activewear brand LSKD is set to open its fourth New Zealand store at Ponsonby Central, Auckland, on 30 August, marking its second location in the city following the...
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Gather the pack and scurry along to two Auckland Phil concerts offering fur-filled music and fun for the whole whānau. Catch Aotearoa’s favourite mischievous pup at Hairy Maclary’s Greatest...
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Now that winter is in full swing, many of us are feeling the effects of the season with lingering colds, sluggish bodies or the winter blues. In Auckland, winter is...
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If you see me walking down the street, don't walk on by, chat with me and help create solutions for a safe, vibrant city. I have lots of ideas, starting...
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Auckland Council is launching a bold new marketing campaign this week, aimed at tackling Auckland’s worsening problem with roaming dogs. The campaign features three emotive television commercials designed to...
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More than 200 eateries from all over Aotearoa New Zealand will compete in The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover this year. The nationwide celebration of the tastiest, cheesiest, most inventive...
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Just as the school holidays get under way, children around the country will be at higher risk on streets in their neighbourhoods as the Setting of Speed Limits Rule (the...
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You're driving along when all of a sudden there's a truck blocking the road. It’s not clear what’s happening. Nobody's there to explain what's going on or to direct you...
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On 10 July, as the temperatures drop and the city winds down for the night, Sarah Trotman will put a piece of cardboard out on the cold city centre concrete...
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We lived in boomer Grey Lynn in the 50s, 60s and 70s. There were old couples in chocolate box houses with flowers and picket fences, and many young families, quite...
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Cry Me a River. What Auckland Transport does worst - creates drainage problems. This is the river that is created between the hump on Meola Road and the Meola Reef...
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Not all the changes are improvements. The issue of visibility by vehicles coming out of one way Peel Street into Richmond Road and crossing for the children using the school...
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New regional dog rules have been adopted by Auckland’s mayor and councillors. The changes approved at yesterday’s Governing Body meeting (26 June) include updated on leash, off leash and dog...
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Ponsonby News unreservedly apologises to Mr Bruce Robertson and Mr John McCallum of Western Springs Speedway and Palmerston North Speedway Ltd, and retracts statements published on this website page made...
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Believed to be the largest light trail of indigenous art in NZ, if not the world A reflective light trail, wrapped in the kaupapa (purpose) of Matariki Festival, is...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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It was just about a year ago that Kelmarna Community Farm faced – and overcame – one of the biggest challenges in its 44 year history. With the sudden withdrawal...
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When money is tight and the pressure is on, it’s often the little things that can really break the bank. Shaving is one of these pressure points. BarberShopCo has been...
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Bunnings BBQs across New Zealand will be firing up for a national sausage sizzle to fundraise for Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand (MND NZ) this June. Team members will be...
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In this immersive planetarium experience, you’ll journey through the night sky to explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori. Discover the rich purākau...
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