GENTLE WAVES PET WATER CREMATION
If you’ve ever loved a pet, you know how deeply they weave themselves into your life. The morning greetings, the quiet companionship, the occasional cheekiness and the unconditional love. When...
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Paris Butter in Herne Bay is excited to announce their next collaboration
On 2 & 3 June 2026, they’ll welcome Chef Thav Phouthavong of 80/20 (1 Michelin Star, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants) and Le Petit Léon’s Nick Honeyman (1 Michelin Star) for...
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PonsonBurger Returns: 38 Venues, Two Weeks, 25 May 25 – 7 June
PonsonBurger returns later this month, bringing together 38 of Ponsonby’s eateries for a two-week celebration of the suburb’s diverse and ever-evolving food scene. Back for its third year,...
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Che Fu inducted into Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa | NZ Music Hall of Fame, 25 years on from the release of Navigator
The achievement will be celebrated at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards on 28 May – Che Fu to perform with band The Kratez Recorded Music NZ is thrilled to...
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AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS MACBETH
Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire. This winter, Auckland Theatre Company presents MACBETH by William Shakespeare, from 28 July until 22 August, at the...
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Meat Free May: A Simple Idea With Big Benefits
Meat Free May is underway and it’s a timely reminder that one of the simplest actions people can take for animals, the planet and their own health is to eat...
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LIGHT X 4 - a photography show at Little Rosies from 5-26 June
Above: Melusina” by Karen Moffatt - McLeod Four award-winning photographers explore light and bring their distinct artistic voices offering viewers a rich, eclectic and inspirational experience ground in technical mastery...
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Cruising with Ross Thorby
During a night of gentle rocking, we cruised up the Northland Coast from Auckland with only an occasional buffing of weather against the hull. The beds on board are unbelievably...
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Watercare keeps tunnelling momentum going as Central Interceptor legacy expands into Herne Bay
Fresh off the Central Interceptor, tunnelling expertise and capability are now rolling straight into the next phase of work - a new wastewater pipeline in Herne Bay that will help unlock the full...
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Claud Megson 'Architect'
From the 1960s until his early death in 1994, the New Zealand architect Claude Megson forged a significant body of experimental houses — typically abstract and fantastical, they could seem...
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WIN A MALDIVES ADVENTURE CRUISE FOR TWO
On Water Expeditions Announces Competition as Demand for Small Ship Travel Continues to Surge On Water Expeditions is giving adventure lovers the chance to swap crowded resorts for remote...
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David Hartnell's One Minute Interview with T_art Patisserie's Zino Kim
Every so often you come across a real gem on Ponsonby Road, this happened to me, when I found T_art Patisserie. Owned and operated by Zino Kim, the taste and...
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Chelsea F.C Women to face Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI as part of the 2026 NZ International Football Festival
Auckland will host some of the biggest names in women’s football this winter, with the announcement of a headline clash between eight-time WSL champions Chelsea F.C Women and an Auckland FC...
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Pink Ribbon Lunch is back....
Every year, Pink Ribbon Lunch has become a fixture on the social calendar and a successful fundraiser for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.This is the 10th year, and its being held...
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Anvil studio's jewellery making classes
Get creative this season with Anvil studio's jewellery making classes! They are offering exciting Ring Making Workshops and an Introduction to Jewellery course on Saturdays, plus a beginners 5-week evening...
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AGGS’ Principal Ngaire Ashmore reckons the word is out about Auckland Girls’ Grammar School!
The school had its biggest intake of Year 9 students this year and its academic results year-on-year have sky rocketed – the 2025 results delivering exceptional numbers; 97.5% success in...
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Urgent call for Aucklanders: It’s not too late to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast and make a difference
Pink Ribbon Breakfast month is here, and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ urgently needs more Aucklanders to get involved to make sure women affected by breast cancer can get the support...
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APT Collections opens at 89 Ponsonby Road
In an exciting move for fashion lovers, Apt Collections will open ts doors on 21 May in Ponsonby Road, marking its tenth store nationwide. Proudly 100% New Zealand owned, Apt...
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VOTED #1 FOR A REASON: MOZART’S GREATEST MASTERPIECE RETURNS THIS JUNE
Voted the greatest opera of all time by 172 of the world’s leading singers in a definitive BBC Music Magazine poll¹, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s masterpiece The Marriage of Figaro makes...
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The architects who design it. The builders who deliver it. The brands that shape it
ArchiPro’s Home Design Evening returns to Auckland’s Shed 10 on Friday 22 May 2026, bringing together more than 60 of New Zealand’s leading product brands, architects, designers and builders. For...
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Mighty by Night brings Aotearoa lyrics to life in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau
A large-scale projection is lighting up the Waitematā Station building in Te Komititanga this NZ Music Month, transforming the space into a canvas for Aotearoa songwriting. Running from Thursday, 7...
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Neighbour Consent and Cross-Leases: A Court of Appeal Update
Many homes in Auckland’s suburbs sit on cross‑lease titles, which often takes homeowners by surprise when renovation plans run into neighbour consent issues. A recent Court of Appeal decision has...
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Aucklanders asked for feedback on skatepark use
Skateboard? Scooter? Bicycle? How do you use Auckland Council’s network of skateparks? Aucklanders now have their chance to give their feedback about skatepark use through a Have...
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THE COUNTDOWN TO PINK SHIRT DAY IS ON!
This Friday, 15 May, Aotearoa will be a sea of pink for Pink Shirt Day - a day where New Zealanders stand together to spread kindness, celebrate diversity and take...
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Helen White, MP for Mt Albert: How We’re Building an Economy that Fails People
I came to politics through employment law because I saw, up close, how important a stable, fairly paid job is to workers’ dignity, options and protection. I know that not...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: Panchakarma – Ayurveda’s Autumn Reset
As the warmth of summer fades and we transition into the cooler, damper months, autumn offers the ideal opportunity to reset the body and mind.In Ayurveda, this seasonal shift is...
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John Toomer sheds light on the quiet architecture of Aotearoa
In Light, Legacy and Landscape, John Toomer turns his attention to the quiet architecture of Aotearoa – those often overlooked buildings that lie just outside our everyday notice, yet remain...
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Ross Thorby: It's a mystery but will it be solved when we arrive tomorrow
Bright and early on a forbidding morning on 31st March, the Seven Seas Navigator made its way up the Waitemata to dock at Queens Wharf. Laid down in Leningrad as...
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Ring Making Workshops at Anvil Studios
Get creative this season with our jewellery making classes! We are offering exciting Ring Making Workshops and an Introduction to Jewellery course on Saturdays, plus a beginners five-week evening class...
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Te Rimutahi Update - May 2026
Te Rimutahi is one year old this month, having officially opened on 17 May, 2025. Already, Te Rimutahi is a community hub and a welcome destination in the heart of...
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News from the Leys Little Library
Kia ora koutou, As we head into the winter months our thoughts can turn to the pursuit of coziness. And on a cold, wet day there can be nothing nicer...
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Wayne Brown: Mayor of Auckland
Fuel crisis a wake-up call for smarter transport choice.Petrol prices are soaring off the back of the conflict in Iran, and I know Aucklanders are feeling it. Filling the tank...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Auckland Central
In our big blue backyard in Auckland Central, I go out fishing with my mate Cam whenever I can.Unfortunately, given my work, that isn't very often, but it’s one of...
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Lumino Ponsonby it’s all about people
At the heart of Lumino Ponsonby is a simple philosophy: great dentistry starts with great people.. For more than a decade, this central Auckland practice has built a reputation for...
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Confidently Colourful: Introducing the Lahood Colourways Collection
If you love colour but feel a little nervous about using it in your home, you are not alone. Choosing fabrics and wallpapers that work beautifully together can feel a...
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Five Years of Clinic 1
Five years ago, we opened the doors of Clinic 1 on College Hill with a small team, a carefully selected range of advanced treatments and a clear vision to create...
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GAEL BALDOCK: NO STOPPING - NO SHOPPING
Imagine, if you will, that you’re the owner of a dairy, a takeaway, a bottle store or a laundromat, relying on your customers being able to stop and park outside...
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David Hartnell: One minute interview with Logan Granger
Logan Granger is a partner with Johnston Associates, an accounting practice which has been based in Ponsonby over many decades.Logan enjoys working with SMEs and their teams navigate their strategies...
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Letter to the Editor - WHY BOTHER RECYCLING?
On Wednesday 22 April at 3.31pm, I witnessed a Venetia contractor emptying the public bins, both the recycle and the standard bin contents went into the same bag before going...
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From the Editor
The team here at Ponsonby News loves watching house and garden programmes on our screens. This month, we feature Robin O’Donnell Architects, a boutique architectural practice that specialises in bespoke...
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130,000-Strong Orgs Call On Woolworths to Reprioritise Vegan Products - Woolworths have today responded to this - see footnote
Three groups across Aotearoa and Australia are asking the supermarket giant to boost its plant-based offerings. STAPLES DISAPPEARING: Kiwis are missing their plant-based supermarket staples. Pictured are products that Woolworths...
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XYZZY IS RETURNING TO TE WHATU STARDOME EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY
For NZ Music Month! Created by leading contemporary artist Jess Johnson and director Simon Ward, XYZZY (pronunced 'zizzy') is an immersive art-based planetarium screening like no other. Developed through a...
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The Surrey Hotel – Conferences, Accommodation & Sunday Carvery
Located in the heart of Grey Lynn, The Surrey Hotel is a versatile destination for both business and leisure. With a range of flexible conference rooms available, it’s the ideal...
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Petstock Foundation & comedian Melanie Bracewell encourages Kiwis to bring home the love - and laughs - by giving pets in need a happy home
New data highlights rising pressure on animal welfare organisations across New Zealand, as cost-of- living challenges impact both pet owners and adoption rates. She’s used to bringing the laughs, but...
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Getting the best from your architect
Robin O’Donnell Architects is a boutique architectural practice, that specializes in bespoke residential alterations, additions and new builds. The practice was founded in 1999, and has an established reputation in...
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The Crash – Sally Wenley’s memoir
Ponsonby local Sally Wenley, who has wheeled the footpaths and enjoyed wining and dining in the suburb for more than thirty years, has released her memoir The Crash (Massery University...
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Faces at Grey Lynn Farmers Market
You can find Devina Ramlu wowing customers with her tasty Nae Nae pickles at Grey Lynn Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. Where did you grow up? In a small town...
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Mike Lee: The Western Springs debate - council refuses Speedway a fair go – next stop High Court
Last month Western Springs was back on the agenda of the Governing Body. It will be recalled that in October 2024, CCO ‘Tatataki – Auckland Unlimited’ managers, after more than...
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NZ's Classrooms Are Changing — Meet The Kiwi Platform Bringing Families Inside
A New Zealand-built classroom journal is giving families a real-time window into their child's learning — while keeping student data exactly where it belongs: onshore, secure and ST4S accredited. Ask...
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PILLAR NZ Raises National Security Concerns Over Chinese-Made Smart Vehicles
PILLAR NZ is raising concerns about the rapid rise of Chinese-made electronic and smart vehicles in New Zealand, warning they may pose significant risks to national security, privacy, and democratic...
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