LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I recently tried to request from Council a revaluation of my property given the average 19% decline in the value of all the houses in my street in the recent...
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Norman Stanhope - Man of and for the Community
The Ponsonby and Herne Bay community recently lost a pillar of strength and service with the sudden passing of Norman Stanhope — a man defined by his integrity, calm leadership,...
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David Hartnell: One minute interview with John Schipper...
John Schipper is a funeral director at Natural Funerals, I asked him to tell me about his business. We take care of the dead and look after their families, helping...
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100,000 visitor milestone for Bike Hubs shows Aucklanders really want to ride
An Auckland charity that started their first Bike Hub in a humble container eight years ago has just clocked up 100,000 visitors across the nine hubs it now operates. The...
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Targeted vandalism - harms democracy
City Vision representatives say election vandalism has gone too far following a raft of attacks cutting out the faces of candidates on hoardings across Auckland. Moustaches and pirate patches are...
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Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of 'Slow Earthquakes'
"This is a major step forward in understanding the geological processes happening beneath our coastlines..." Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind...
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KOL Restaurant goes ‘Pay as you feel’ for Thursdays in September...
Ponsonby’s KOL Restaurant is adding some fun to its offering this September, giving diners the chance to eat well, pay what they feel, and support a charity - all at...
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Ten Things We Love About Ponsonby - In No Particular Order...
WOOF, THE PONSONBY DOG SHOW HELD EACH FEBRUARY...NO. 10 THE PONSONBY RAINBOW PARADE...NO. 9 TE RIMUTAHI - PONSONBY'S CIVIC SPACE....NO. 8 THE GREY LYNN PARK FESTIVAL...NO. 7 FRANKLIN ROAD CHRISTMAS...
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New World Point Chevalier opens early, giving locals more choice
Fact Facts $73 million investment in the local community 2,752m² supermarket 120 local jobs created 105 car parks 6 team member-operated checkouts 8 self-scan checkouts 205 trolleys Foodstuffs North Island...
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Auckland’s Twisted Sisters Swim Ahead with NZCT Support
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has given The Twisted Sisters Triathlon Club in Manurewa a $5,000 grant to support swim instruction for women, supplying pink swim caps for visibility and...
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YouTube Superstar’s MrBeast Burger Launches in New Zealand on 29 August
The wait is over, New Zealand! The world’s most viral burger brand, MrBeast Burger, created by YouTube megastar Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), is officially launching in Auckland on 29 August...
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Publishing in New Zealand and Japan’s Zen Gardens
The membership of U3A Ponsonby includes many avid readers who were delighted to hear a presentation from Nicola Legat (ONZM) on the topic of publishing in New Zealand. Nicola was...
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PARK HYATT AUCKLAND CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL LUXURY AND LOCAL CONNECTION
This September, Park Hyatt Auckland proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary, marking a remarkable journey that began during one of the most challenging periods. Since opening its doors in 2020 at...
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A young woman from Auckland takes on illiteracy as World Literacy Foundation Youth Ambassador
The World Literacy Foundation announced today that Zayna Mansoor, a student at Epsom Girls Grammar School, is a Youth Ambassador for 2025. She will serve as a local advocate, aiming...
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The helipad debate
I wish to express my thanks for the amazing public support for the notice of motion to the Planning & Policy committee to make helipads in residential areas a prohibited...
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Limited as to Parcels? Does it Limit You?
Many older villas and bungalows will have a limitation as to parcels noted on their title. This is especially prevalent in older suburbs like Ponsonby, Freemans Bay and Herne...
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Four Exceptional New Candidates for C&R
There are many issues facing you, the people I’m elected to serve. One issue that is of constant concern to many of you is parking. At the heart of Auckland,...
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Deputy Mayor: Desley Simpson
Here at council we are fast approaching the end of the political term, but that doesn’t mean our normal council business stops. If anything, we are working faster to...
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'Edible Conversations' at Kelmarna
This winter, we are delighted to introduce ‘Edible Conversations’ – a delicious new collaboration between Kelmarna Community Farm and Ozone Coffee. Hosted at Ozone Westmoreland over two nights in...
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Hon Melissa Lee, National List MP based in Mt Albert: Marking Milestones, Moving Forward
It’s been a month of looking back with gratitude and looking ahead with purpose. As a Korean-born New Zealander, I was honoured to participate in events commemorating the 72nd anniversary...
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Wayne Brown: Mayor of Auckland
It’s this time of year that Ponsonby seems to fall into a kind of slumber. Being that it’s the place people like to go out to, it’s more noticeable when...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Co-leader of the Green Party; and MP for Auckland Central
This past month, I joined Quiet Sky’s community hui in Westmere on council’s decision to approve a billionaire’s private helipad despite over 1000 objections from our community. Auckland councillors...
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Mike Lee: High Noon for helipads
Notice of motion banning helipads in residential areas in the city blocked but succeeds in the Gulf. Helipads and their ear-shattering impacts on neighbours have been highly controversial in...
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Gael Baldock: Taking the scary out of Ai
Artificial Intelligence is taking over our world. No wonder many of us are scared of it. Science Fiction has a strange way of becoming Science Fact, to paraphrase Carl Sagan,...
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Te Rimutahi – August 2025 Update
Sustainability of Te Rimutahi's development. Sustainability has been a key driver of Te Rimutahi's development, and the photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on the canopy roof provide a real world, educational...
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Helen White, MP for Mt Albert: Local voices matter
In the last few weeks, you will have likely heard the uproar about the granting of a consent for a helicopter pad in Westmere. I have been a firm advocate...
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Down to Earth from Organic Winegrowers NZ
Tēnā koutou katoa, Organic Wine Week (OWW) 2025 is coming up in September — the perfect time to swirl, smell and sip the stunning array of organic wine from Aotearoa...
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Johnston Associates: Four Reasons Why a Business Loan Might Be Exactly What You Need
A well-structured business loan can mean the difference between standing still and moving your business forward. While every business has its own growth plan, nearly all need extra capital at...
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Faces at Grey Lynn Farmers Market
Sandesh Heinicke and her husband, Anando Kirsch, are a regular part of the Grey Lynn Farmers Market community on Sunday mornings. Your background is as a naturopath and a herbalist?Yes,...
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Phil Parker: Melbourne Episode 1: Return of the wino
It had been over 20 years since I’d been to Melbourne. It is one of my favourite cities in the world, following many previous visits. But last time I was...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: Fresh Flavours for Spring: Ayurvedic Cooking Class and Dinner
After months of grey skies and cold, damp days, the first hints of spring have finally arrived. With blue skies, sunshine and some warmer days, now is the perfect time...
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Bic Runga & the Auckland Phil collide for unmissable live performance
Bringing together the soul-stirring vocals of Aotearoa’s most-awarded solo artist with a 50-piece professional orchestra, the Bic Runga with Auckland Phil concert on Saturday 6 September will be an exceptional...
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'Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior'
Award-winning journalist and Grey Lynn resident. David Robie was on board the Greenpeace environmental ship Rainbow Warrior on its last mission to Rongelap Atoll in May 1985 and stayed with...
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Music media veteran Grant Hislop launches new platform 'Mood'
Mood sets a new tone for music streaming: Music media veteran Grant Hislop launches new platform 'Mood' — combining streaming, shopping, and event discovery in a uniquely curated music experience....
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LeDoré: In Residence...
LeDoré: In Residence is a limited-time pop-up boutique on Ponsonby Road. This uniquely immersive space offers Julia’s new range of bold colourful silk, tailoring and leather jacket capsule and an opulent...
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Who Said Breakfast Can’t Be Dessert?
Much Moore’s Newest Ice Cream Drop Scoops Up a Spoonful of Nostalgia Remember that sweet, milky magic left at the bottom of your cereal bowl? Much Moore has captured that...
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Opinion Piece: Stadium Plan Provides a Practical Solution
Plans for a multipurpose community facility were submitted to Auckland Council as part of the Western Springs Speedway Association’s expression of interest in April and buried deep within the Akhaveyour...
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Candle Clearance this Saturday for one day only!
25% to 50% off all stock of Ecoya and George & Edi. Range includes candles, room sprays, diffusers and more. 1 Grosvenor Street, Grey Lynn from 10am to 3pm
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Freida Market – Saturday 2 August, 10am–1pm
Your favourite cosy wine bar is flipping into market mode! Once a month, Freida’s opens its doors for a morning of vintage hunting, vinyl spinning, and good vibes. Browse vintage...
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Cuisine reveals highly anticipated annual list of the nation’s top dining destinations
The nation’s top restaurants and must-visit dining destinations- 10 of them from Ponsonby - were named today by Cuisine and will feature in this year’s Cuisine Good Food Guide. Around...
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TICKETS TO 10TH WINETOPIA AUCKLAND NOW ON SALE
Tickets to the 10th annual Winetopia Auckland event has just gone on sale, representing a decade of bringing the best of the New Zealand Wine scene to the city. Established...
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Kathryn Avenell: Primary School, back in the day.
Grey Lynn School was already 50 years old in 1960, when I first attended as a five-year-old. Solid doors, old wooden windows and floors all told the story. The cloak...
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Santa launches biggest ever recruitment drive across New Zealand
Thousands of Christmas roles now open – from Santa to cheeky elves and jolly helpers Santa’s sleigh is going full throttle this year and he’s calling on New Zealanders to...
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The Pacific Music Awards Trust
The Pacific Music Awards Trust is proud to announce the 2025 Ministry for Pacific Peoples Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to one of the South Pacific’s most influential cultural...
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Calling on Kiwis to share their stories this World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety New Zealand and ACC are calling on New Zealanders to take part in World Drowning Prevention Day on Friday 25 July - an annual advocacy event organised by...
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Work under way to make Victoria Park building safe for entry
Work is under way to make the fire-damaged New World Victoria Park site safe for entry, with Foodstuffs North Island confirming today that the building remains too dangerous for anyone...
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A COMEDY OF EXPLOITATIONS: INCENDIARY NEW PLAY BY SAM BROOKS TAKES NO PRISONERS
“Is he gonna die?”“Yes.”“I mean, is he going to die tonight?”“Oh.Yes.” As an old man’s death rattles ring out through a mansion late at night, four young men consider their...
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Speed ‘calming' judder bars and speed bumps – vote for those who will remove them!
Now that the local body elections are nearly upon us again, I wish to advise that I will be voting for anyone who proposes removing the idiot speed bumps that...
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Te Pae Tawhiti Awards Set to Spotlight Aotearoa and Pasifika Speculative Fiction Talent
A groundbreaking new award dedicated to speculative fiction by Aotearoa and Pasifika creatives, the Te Pae Tawhiti Awards, is set to open for submissions this July-August. This exciting initiative aims...
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Remuera Rackets Club Brings Auckland’s First AI Gym Equipment to the Community
Remuera Rackets Club, a pillar of the neighbourhood for more than 100 years, is proud to introduce Technogym New Zealand’s first AI-powered strength training experience. This brand new technology offers...
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Australian author brings back cult newsroom comedy for 25th anniversary
AUSTRALIAN author Chris Thomas is celebrating 25 years since his cult comedy novel Journo’s Diary first hit shelves, with a new anniversary edition reviving the chaos of a pre-digital newsroom....
