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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For Sale - The Great Ponsonby Arthotel
After 20 years Gerry Hill and Sally James (pictured above) have reluctantly put their iconic business The Great Ponsonby Arthotel located at 30 Ponsonby Terrace, on the market as Gerry...
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STREET NAMES - Buller Street
James Buller was born in 1812 in Cornwall, son of James Fuller, deacon of the Helston Baptist Church.
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Local agency: The famous Phantom Billstickers
The enigmatic Jim Wilson founded Phantom Billstickers, New Zealand's favourite poster and street media company back in 1982, mainly to give musicians, the arts and creative people in New Zealand...
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Meet the Teacher Regina Smuga
Principal, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Grey Lynn
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Little Bird releases App
The deliciously nutritious food from local cafe Little Bird on Summer Street off Ponsonby Road, has taken flight with the release of the new Unbakery App.
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Nature Baby @ Kelmarna Gardens
Nature Baby held a day out at the Kelmarna Gardens last month for mothers and their toddlers, the first of its kind.
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Flo Clothing - Level The Playing Field
Based in Grey Lynn, Flo Clothing was established in late 2015 with a goal to create connectivity to child poverty and to do something about it.
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Local designer: Turet Knuefermann
When I mention the TK Store and the label Turet Knuefermann to most women, the first thing that comes to mind is sexy. Elegant yet sensual styles that can work...
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Lauraine Jacobs is inspired by Mekong Baby’s menu
This was the rule: “You can come at 6pm or 6.30pm but you would have to be out by 8pm. Otherwise you can book at 8pm or 8.30pm.”
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The Governor: live local and love local
Taking its name from the title of an interesting character called William Jervois, Herne Bay cafe, and bistro after hours, The Governor serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a true...
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Surrey Hotel writer's residency winner announced
Crime reporter Kelly Dennett is the winner of the inaugural Surrey Hotel Steve Braunias Memorial Writer's Residency in Association with The Spinoff Award.
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21 years of Fatima's
There are a number of Ponsonby businesses that have stood the test of time and become a part of the fabric that makes our neighbourhood great. Fatima’s is one of...
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The Caro's experience - stylish in every sense
Caro’s Wines began on Ponsonby Road 21 years ago, and despite moving all the way to Parnell, they remain a most loved and frequented wine shop for many locals -...
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Christmas in July
For many Kiwis a good Christmas would probably consist of a barbecue and a trip to the beach, but for many northern Europeans in New Zealand a hot Christmas in...
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Luxurious things for the home @ Le Monde
Le Monde is French for ‘The World’ and reflects the products that make up the collection sourced from all over the globe.
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A French woman in Westmere
Carole Zink is a director of French travel agency Frogs-in-NZ, bringing French-speaking travellers to visit New Zealand.
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POP Dogs
POP Dogs was, after being postponed a couple of times due to bad weather, finally held in Victoria Park last month, providing a fun day out for both dogs and...
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Circability Youth Circus Challenge
The weather wasn’t looking good in the morning but the sun showed its face just in time for the Circability Youth Circus Challenge in Victoria Park last month.
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Maru Nihoniho-Ozyurteri Honoured For Her Work
Ponsonby local Maru Nihoniho-Ozyurteri, who has lived in the Ponsonby and Freemans Bay areas for more than twenty years, was awarded Member of New Zealand Order of Merit on Queen’s...
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Countdown’s first premium store opens in Ponsonby
Countdown’s newest supermarket was officially opened last month by the Hon Nikki Kaye, with 2200 new products on offer in the company’s first premium store.
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Local Teacher Honoured with Order of Merit
Mr Kieran Fouhy, headmaster of St Peter’s College in Grafton, has been awarded an Order of Merit for the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations 2016.
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Little Grocer site - Environment Court Hearing
The fate of the Little Grocer site on Richmond Road is not yet settled.
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Clarity of role and more power to local boards; key to improved community engagement
It is three months until the local body elections, and the issues and people offering themselves in Waitemata to address the important challenges facing us all are becoming clearer.
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Jonny 4Higher - mural artist extraordinaire
Jonny 4Higher explored many options before settling on his present career, but eventually decided his passion for imagery was his true calling.
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Mali Mali - As a Dog Dreams
Ben Tolich is Mali Mali, a singer-songwriter from Auckland. Mali Mali has just released its sophomore album As a Dog Dreams - a beautiful collection of songs deeply rooted in...
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Street Names - Stack Street
On 26 March 1835, Mary West wife of missionary James Stack, gave birth to their first child in a tent on a Maori pa at Puriri near Thames.
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All Saints Shopping Centre - 282 Ponsonby Road
Constructed in the early 1980s, All Saints Shopping Centre is an iconic Ponsonby site, located near Three Lamps on the corner of Ponsonby Road and Ponsonby Terrace.
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High Profile Ponsonby Design Store goes up for sale
The Object Room a visionary Ponsonby design store has been put on the market.
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Art Legend - Fiona Pardington
She’s a Chevalière of the French Order of Arts and Letters and is a self-employed artist.
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Local Agency - RUN
Formerly known as Designstein, Newton agency Run describes itself as “a strategic and creatively led advertising and design agency,” and it is headed by rather clever husband and wife team...
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Colin Weatherall with Hinemoa and Mana
Situated just in front of the Ponsonby News offices in Hakanoa Street lives Colin, proud owner of two boxer dogs and a grumpy looking Persian cat called Jaffa.
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Meet Shelley King from Grey Lynn School
How did you come to work at Grey Lynn School? I passed by Grey Lynn School every day on my way to work and thought “Man! That place looks like...
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Planet Ayurveda's Dr Ajit
While we all approach this challenge in different ways, something we all agree on is the need to make healthy choices in the foods we eat. Whenever the question of...
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Sam Peng - founder/head pharmacist Home Pharmacy
Sam Peng is a holistic pharmacist who uses traditional western medicine together with naturopathy, with a view to getting the best outcomes for patients.
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Invisalign: The modern way to the perfect smile
Did you know there’s a new way to straighten teeth and improve your smile without braces?
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Skin health
Our skin has many roles. It acts as an armor protecting our internal organs from the outside world, helps to regulate our body temperature, is the body’s largest sensory organ...
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Talking with Sarah-Jane Attias of Living Osteopathy
The academic credentials that follow Sarah-Jane Attias’ name are substantial - Principal Osteopath. BSc (Hons) Ost. London MONZ - but after spending an evening in her company, I can immediately...
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Hairstylist Anthony Bayer
Young hairstylist Anthony Bayer has quite the pedigree. He spent many years working for Tony&Guy both here and in Melbourne, was national Label.m Ambassador and is a four-time Wella Trend...
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‘Save Youthline’s Youth Health Service’ Campaign June 2016
It’s some time since my last column in Ponsonby News, mainly because I have been working for Youthline for the past 12 months!
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Why buy organic clothing?
Organic seems to be the ‘it’ buzzword taking the health and wellness industry by storm.
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The story of Kirkyama
‘Many littles make much’. The popularity today of over-dyed and patchwork rugs is entirely due to a unique recycling phenomena called ‘kirkyama’ which means ‘patchwork’.
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Honey, I involved the kids
Amy Archer is 10 years old, and she’s a third generation beekeeper. But it wasn’t exactly planned. A chance encounter two years ago reignited her father’s latent interest in bees...
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It’s all buzzing in Ponsonby
It’s hard to imagine what our world would look like without bees.
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Welcome to the world of upcycling
Old tyres become dog beds and rocking horses. Discarded fridges become craft cupboards. Old inner tubes become mats, jewellery and bags. Old microwaves become home delivery depots.
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‘Hammertime’ at Bayfield Primary
It’s ‘Hammertime’ at Bayfield Primary. Hammertime is the school’s key social and fundraising event, centred around an enticing auction of generously donated items and experiences money often can’t buy.
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Tom Williamson @ MR TOMS
Head Chef, Tom Williamson of MR TOMS Bar & Kitchen on Ponsonby Road tells us what inspired him and what he brings to the table.
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Meet The Oakroom team
How long have you had The Oakroom? We opened our doors on 10 April 2012.
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Lauraine Jacobs dines on authentic Italian fare
If you choose to eat Italian there are certain expectations about the menu. Anyone who has travelled around Italy knows the rightful form of dinner.
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Experience Glengarry - your local Wine Retailer since 1945
Did you know that Glengarry started retailing wine back in 1945, at 54 Jervois Road in Herne Bay?
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Local MasterChef cooks up a recipe for success
From starring in MasterChef NZ to running her own events company - The Ponsonby News sits down with local, Amy Calway, to talk about her experience on the show and...
