It costs just $60 for a person to attend a two-hour creative class at Toi Ora, a cost-effective and scientifically proven way to boost wellbeing, compared with an overnight stay...
Born with cerebral palsy, which affects her speech and mobility, Allyson Hamblett was accustomed to being singled out as different.
Auckland’s trees are in big trouble. The Tree Council says they’re being “slaughtered” and that, by 2030, if nothing is done, there will be no urban tree canopy cover left...
The unrelenting rollout of cycleway after cycleway in the city fringe continues, based on a belief that if you build them, people will use them.
In 1987, the Ponsonby Baptist Church set up a trust called the Community of Refuge Trust, which became known as CORT.
Long time Grey Lynn resident and Ponsonby News columnist David Hartnell MNZM, has been awarded The Variety Artists Club of New Zealand’s President's Medallion, along with Gray Bartlett MBE for...
The volunteer Community-led Design (CLD) group has been working with the community on behalf of the Waitemata Local Board (WLB) since mid 2015 to progress the establishment of Ponsonby Park...
On Tuesday 17 October, Ponsonby News attended a meeting of Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee in the Town Hall, chaired by Councillor Penny Hulse.
Every two years the Waitemata Local Board holds the Good Citizen Awards, first initiated in 2013 by Shale Chambers with great support from former member Tricia Reade.
Countdown’s Free Fruit for Kids celebrates two years since launch.
Auckland event planners now have an incredible central city space to consider for all manner of special occasions.
Leading luxury lifestyle designer Juliette Hogan is joining the Audi family as the newest brand Ambassador.
It only happens once a year and it’s almost that spine-tingling time again! On Saturday 28 October MOTAT dares to host the lost souls, ghastly spirits and creatures of the...
Artweek Auckland 2017 - across Auckland 7-15 October
Ethno is a music project for young musicians within the folk/world music tradition.
“The Regulars 2 - More of Ponsonby.” 18 October - 7 November.
The indispensable craft of bookbinding has its roots firmly planted in antiquity.
Blair Haddow is with Bayleys Ponsonby and specialises in selling residential real estate in the area.
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The annual Cox's Bay Clean up, organised by the team at Ray White Damerell and hosted by the Hawke Sea Scouts and the Sea Cleaners, is now a firm and...
Ponsonby-based gay and inclusive rugby team the NZ Falcons has competed in the annual Purchas Cup - the Bledisloe of gay rugby.
Sam Jardine-Coom, Ponsonby Intermediate
It’s been a creative year at St Josephs Catholic School in Grey Lynn.
Tatty’s had been bulging at the seams from their old shop at 159 Ponsonby Road, so when the opportunity arose to take a larger shop next door, Aimee jumped at...
Heritage Auckland’s executive chef, Gerrard O’Keefe, continues the strong tradition of delicious vegan cuisine at Hectors restaurant.
Family Venison Pie
Leading the way for ethical fast food in New Zealand, LOTF was founded in Melbourne in 2004 on the premise of food made with love, not animals.
We talk with Rachael Carter of SOHO Wines to find out about the motivation behind these award-winning wines, what her vision is for the brand and why she loves living...
Favourite Ponsonby eateries join Taste of Auckland 2017 in partnership with Electrolux.
Have you ever looked at an old fridge and imagined a cupboard? Or seen a used tyre and thought of a dog’s bed or a herb garden?
First, a disclaimer from me. I will never use the cycleways because I am too old to cycle, but I strongly support the provision of suitably placed cycle lanes with...
You would think we were still living in the Dark Ages, when Auckland Council refuses to listen to up to date international cancer researchers who have clearly established that glyphosate-based...
As attractors to cities throughout the world, urban parks not only bring economic rewards but offer people a comfortable spot to gather for social, cultural and political activities.
Despite being a blustery and breezy Ponsonby Market Day in September, it was still a fun opportunity to be on the strip enjoying the vibe and entertainment (and shopping!)
I wish to vent my spleen at the unbelievably thoughtless and elitist actions of Council in determining - against the wishes of the majority of people canvassed in public meetings...
We all know that growing up in Auckland these days means growing up with motorways jammed with cars, trucks and motorbikes, but what was it like in years gone by?...
Auckland Council has been globally recognised by the C40 Cities Awards 2017 as one of the most innovative councils in the world for climate change action.
Spring has officially sprung which means it’s officially growing season – but before you squeeze into your gumboots and rush out the door to get planting, don’t forget to enter...
While most of the year seems like a celebration of animal suffering – from Pak’n Save’s ‘meat week’ to the mass extermination of duck-hunting season to schools having parties around...
Grey Lynn village is gaining a reputation as a go-to hub for ethical shopping and dining. Consumers seeking stores and eateries that align with their personal ethics are drawn to...
Tony’s Trike Tours is a kiwi owned and operated company, offering rides on a luxury V8 trike.
Impressed to come across Boopsie Maran at Saturday's Ponsonby Market Day with her own designed and created Pop-Up Ponsonby Park.
The weather was rather changeable - we had sun and then rain and sun again...
MOTAT’s magnificent flying boats are on the move! A huge team of employees, volunteers and contractors spent days in the museum’s Aviation Display Hall bringing the newly painted Sunderland indoors,...
“Bringing faiths, cultures and community together” Saturday 9 September @ Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road.
Michael Van de Elzen was at Farro Grey Lynn on Saturday 26 September to yarn with customers about his Angus Beef and Beetroot Patties that he has partnered with Green...
New Zealand icon and pioneering aviator, Jean Batten holds a special place in the heart of MOTAT’s aviation collection, so it was with much excitement that the Museum recently accepted...
BNZ staff will work on 179 Closed for Good projects in Auckland. There are more than 550 Closed for Good projects nationwide New Zealand’s single largest day of corporate volunteering
Skyping with a Kiwi friend overseas one afternoon, he asked what I’d been up to that day. “Walked around Western Springs Lake among other things.”
Until 1 August, National was sleepwalking towards a fourth term in government. Four terms is unusual.
Greer Twiss: Shell Casings from 5 - 23 September
