Messini Palace's latest show
Messini Palace (Ngati Apakura) is a contemporary visual Toi Māori artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Predominantly a cast artist blending traditional whakairo rakau (carving) design and a Fluro colour palette,...
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OP-ED Jason Jones: Stadium Smokescreen Blazes
Jason Jones is a representative of Western Springs Speedway Association formed 5 months ago. Auckland council has invited feedback on the future of Western Springs Stadium via their AKhaveyoursay site....
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Three generations of the Lamb family taken at Te Rimutahi
This photo taken, last Saturday and includes three generations of the Lamb family taken at Te Rimutahi. It is interesting to note that Winifred Lamb was born across the road...
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From our Farm, to your table...
A visit to the Kelmarna Community Farm shop is more than just a transactional shopping experience. It’s actually a step into the inner world of the farm where philosophy meets...
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gorgeous mocktail recipes
These gorgeous mocktail recipes feature non-alcoholic wines from Brown Brothers Zero range as the star ingredient. Brown Brothers has three Zero range wines in New Zealand, all of which are...
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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo a Win for Auckland
The announcement that the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will travel to Auckland in February 2026 is great news for hospitality and accommodation businesses, says Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ). Eden...
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Excellence in the Heart of Ponsonby
That’s become the mantra of Auckland Girls’ Grammar School as it urges local parents to take a look inside its century-old campus. In 2025 AGGS celebrated its second year...
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Auckland Council to consult on the future use of Western Springs Stadium
Three options for the future use of Western Springs Stadium will go out to public consultation this month, before the council makes a final recommendation later this year. Auckland Council’s...
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TAUPŌ CROWNED ONE OF EARTH'S MOST WELCOMING DESTINATIONS LAUNCHES WINTER CAMPAIGN...
Fresh from being named one of the world's most welcoming places by Booking.com, Taupō is doubling down on its reputation with the launch of its provocatively simple winter campaign: "Welcome."...
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Lime for less than a latte: LimePass brings discounted rides to Auckland
Over 1 million unique Lime riders in Auckland since launching in 2018.• Over 7.5 million trips have been taken with 10.6 million kilometres travelled.• 6 million kilograms of Co2 saved...
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BRYDIE COLQUHOUN’S RONGO WHAKAPĀ DECOLONISES THE PERFORMANCE SPACE...
An intimate and shared exploration of presence, connection, and community through dance. Rongo Whakapā is the debut choreographic work by one of Aotearoa’s most captivating Māori contemporary dance artists Brydie...
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DEFYING DESTINY: Black Faggot Returns, Unapologetically Queer and Fiercely Relevant
Black Faggot, the blazingly funny and politically charged play by award-winning playwright Victor Rodger ONZM, is making a timely return to the stage this June, this time with the longtime...
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The godfather of Kiwi comedy once again strikes gold...
When retired cow cocky Dickie Hart and his wife Glenda move to Auckland, his life will never be the same. The hilarious work of New Zealand’s most successful and popular...
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Want to Join the Ultimate Luxury Travel Club? How You Can Use Your Second Home to Access a World of Travel
Following the huge success of their TV show ‘Millionaire Holiday Homeswap’ streaming globally, ThirdHome is visiting New Zealand from 20 May – 23 May to officially launch the membership club. As...
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Road Safety Week: will Auckland Transport be heroes or villains??
In the same week that Auckland Transport has quietly moved ahead with plans to strip safe speed zones from over 150 schools from 14 May, Auckland Transport is asking Aucklanders...
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BANKSY’S DEFINING WORKS TO BE SHOWN IN AUCKLAND
This exhibition brings Banksy’s most infamous works to Auckland. The Art of Banksy - the major exhibition which has brought Banksy’s era defining works to over 1.5 million visitors in...
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Road Works Notice...
Great North Road Improvements Project Kia ora, The second stage of the Great North Road Improvements project is nearly complete and stage 3 is due to start mid-May. We plan...
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CHAII and Anna Coddington first performers announced for 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards, official event partners confirmed
CHAII and Anna Coddington are the first performers to be announced for the 60th Aotearoa Music Awards on 29 May at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. Leading the...
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Auckland Transport ends award-winning road safety programme ahead of Road Safety Week
Auckland Transport breaks local and international commitments by abandoning safety in its latest SOI. Key points: Auckland Transport’s latest Statement of Intent (SOI) abandons safety as a key focus area....
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A new era for Ponsonby restaurant, KOL
One of Ponsonby’s best-known dining spots, KOL, is entering an exciting next chapter with new permanent owners and the backing and mentorship of two of New Zealand’s most respected and...
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Clay Works 2025 is in full swing at St Columba
The hall has been humming with buyers since 10am and potters are dropping in with more work. The displays are amazing with heaps of diversity of style, form, colour and...
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The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB)
The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) is proud to announce its most ambitious new season, Home, Land & Sea, featuring a historic first-time collaboration with The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC)....
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From ThePit 2025
A Celebration of Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene Through the Lens. FromThePit, Aotearoa’s annual music photography exhibition, returns for its seventh year - capturing the spirit of our vibrant local music...
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DOC EDGE UNVEILS FULL PROGRAMME FOR LANDMARK 20TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL...
The countdown has begun! The 20th Anniversary Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Festival has officially launched its 2025 programme, now live and on sale at docedge.nz. This milestone edition features an unmissable...
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OVER 5000 KIWI BABIES IN INTENSIVE CARE EACH YEAR – $50,000 LIFELINE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
Every year, more than 5000 babies in Aotearoa New Zealand are admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) or Special Care Baby Units (SCBU), a journey that brings emotional and...
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TE RIMUTAHI opening...
The Community-Led Design Group is delighted to announce TE RIMUTAHI opening and everyone's invited. SATURDAY 17 May from 10am and midday. Please come along to celebrate the new civic space...
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Ponsonby Mother’s Day Market Day...
This Saturday, 10 May 2025, General Collective returns to Ponsonby for a special one-day-only Mother’s Day Market Day, brought to you in collaboration with I Love Ponsonby. Wander the vibrant...
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Western Springs should be a rallying call for all...
In the most recent Council meeting in May regarding the future of Western Springs Stadium Auckland’s mayor once again refused to allow members of the Western Springs Speedway Association the...
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RIA HALL AND THE AUCKLAND PHIL COMBINE FOR MAGICAL MATARIKI EVENING
Experience a soul-stirring evening of music fusion at Auckland Phil’s Matariki with Ria Hall concert, presented by The Trusts Community Foundation, in the Auckland Town Hall on 19 June. Bringing together...
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TE RIMUTAHI - MAY 2025 UPDATE
By the time of publication, Te Rimutahi will have had a ‘soft opening’ with the construction fences taken down, enabling the community to finally access and enjoy our new civic...
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Ponsonby Market Day is back on Saturday 10 May to celebrate Mother’s Day!
Every Mother’s Day I remember my own mother. She was such a character with a quirky sense of humour. I long to see her again in the afterlife as I...
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An update from City Vision
City Vision selects energetic and competent teams to stand for Auckland Local Boards. City Vision is ready to take on election year with a great line-up of Auckland Council local...
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Directors, are you liable?
People often think that a company always means having limited liability when things go wrong. However, directors can face personal liability when a company fails to meet its obligations,...
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Hon Melissa Lee, National List MP based in Mt Albert: Supporting Growth from Classrooms to Communities
As Term 2 begins and students settle back into their learning, our Government is stepping up to deliver real support for hardworking Kiwis by investing in education and skills training...
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Apartmento for style and quality
At Apartmento, we design and build spaces that are made to last in both style and quality. Our work covers bespoke furniture and full services for kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes...
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Desley Simpson: Deputy Mayor of Auckland
Restoring Auckland's Timeless Landmark: Inside the Town Hall Clock Tower Conservation Climbed what felt like hundreds of steps up Auckland Town Hall's iconic 40 metre clock tower, where critical...
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Wayne Brown: Mayor of Auckland
Building greater connections and enabling growth, while not forgetting the importance of heritage that is very much part of our Ponsonby community, is a focus for me. We have much...
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News from Leys Little Library
The month of May is New Zealand Music Month. Kia ora,May is New Zealand Music Month. There are many different ways you can celebrate this month: listening to Kiwi...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Auckland Central
Back in May last year, Auckland Council had predicted homelessness would increase as a result of five key factors related to Government policy. At the time, I asked the Prime...
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Ponsonby U3A: April 2025
Stronger Environmental Law, Better Future Raewyn Peart, Policy Director of the Environment Defence Society (EDS), and litigation defence lawyer, gave Ponsonby U3A members a compelling view of the environmental situation...
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Mike Lee: War – Humanity hanging from a Cross of Iron
This year was the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings which ANZAC Day was founded to commemorate. From that time onwards thousands of communities, in towns and cities across New...
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Helen White, MP for Mt Albert: Why we need to build more homes in our cities
I don’t usually start columns with a book review, but for anyone thinking about moving forward to a better future, I would highly recommend reading Abundance by Ezra Klein and...
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Ken Ring: Weather by the moon Auckland weather diary, June 2025
June sees less than half the rain average, but may be cloudier than the norm, with average sunshine and temperatures. The second week sees the sunshine hours and highest pressures,...
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Ross Thorby: Sri Lanka
You could buy anything for the typical household that you would need — vegetables, linen, clothing, shoes and guns. And in direct contrast to yesterday's ‘monks experience’, today's adventure started...
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Faces at Grey Lynn Farmers Market
On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, you can find Eunice Choi selling her traditional Korean kimchi at Grey Lynn Farmers Market, with her sparky husband Daniel lending...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: The Art of Living Well
Ayurvedic Wisdom for Weight Management: A Natural Path to Health Weight management is a commonly discussed topic during consultations at our Ayurveda clinic. From crash diets to high-intensity fitness regimens,...
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Johnston Associates: Maximising the Value of Your Business: What Every Owner Should Know
As a business owner, achieving success isn’t just about sustaining operations – it's about growing the value of your enterprise. Whether you plan to sell, attract investors, or simply strengthen...
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Why Choose a Girls’ School?
Empowering girls to achieve their best. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make. For families considering a girls’ school, the advantages...
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PonsonBurger Returns! 30+ venues, two weeks, 26 May - 8 June
PonsonBurger, Ponsonby’s popular burger festival, is back for a second year, returning this May by popular demand. Timed to coincide with International Burger Day on Wednesday, 28 May, this year's...
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Black Grace presents Company B – Rage Rage
Directed by Neil Ieremia, ONZM This June, BLACK GRACE returns with the third edition of Company B – a powerful new production entitled Rage Rage. Performing for a strictly limited...
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