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CHOOSING A RUG THAT SUITS YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Farah Farahani, co owner of Rug Direct gives some helpful hints and advice.

ANDREW PALACE - INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF SCI FI

Andrew Palace from Metal As Anything has just finished his pop up ‘Space Invaders’ exhibition at Ponsonby Central. We asked him a few questions.

MEET THE TEACHER

Sue Winslow - Learning Assistant, Richmond Road School

FIFTH AVE MENSWEAR PONSONBY - ALMOST 34 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Jonathan Ogier opened his first menswear store in Pakuranga Plaza in 1982 with a ‘no fear’ attitude that saw him expand his clothing range to include footwear, which few menswear...

THE FACES AT GREY LYNN FARMERS MARKET

Massimiliano De Caro from the il Casaro Artisan Cheese Factory is at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market every Sunday of the month.

HEIDI PADAIN: ENTERTAINMENT IN YOUR GARDEN

IN OTHER NEWS... juvenile blackbird saves camera lady from grumpy, dehydrated bush rat...

TRAMS FOR PONSONBY

The time has come to look again at the possibility of trams for Ponsonby. The idea is not new and was explored in Ponsonby News several years ago. Nothing has...

RAIL TO THE AIRPORT - TRAMS VERSUS TRAINS

Ponsonby News readers will be aware that I am a keen supporter of ‘light rail’ - by that I mean trams, sleek high-tech versions of which are rolling out on...

MERCY HOSPICE PONSONBY SHOP TURNS 10

Mercy Hospices’ inaugural shop in Ponsonby has recently celebrated its tenth birthday.

LOCAL BOOKSELLER GETS GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Helen Wadsworth from Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop is one of two Auckland booksellers currently in Denver attending the eleventh Winter Institute bookselling conference, thanks to sponsorship from Canadian eReading company...

DAVID HARTNELL'S ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW

Alice Worsley, iconic broadcaster, writer and celebrant is one of the nicest people on the planet.

REST IN PEACE AND DANCE IN LIGHT...

Last month we lost our dear friend Warwick Powell following a long illness.

Motat Offers an Amazing Journey Through the Human Body

Smelly toilets, a giant nose, a huge mouth, and a heart that never stops beating will all feature in a new family-focused exhibition at MOTAT next month. Body in Action...

Did Someone Say Burger?

It's no secret that Ponsonby Central's Burger Burger offers some of the most delectable burgers in Auckland City and says Fiona Connor, it is Adrian Chilton who deserves at least...

Thomas Fredrick Duck Dedication and Reunion at MOTAT

Artworks and caricatures painted on the nose cones of military aircraft became popular during World War II and were believed to bring their crew luck. Well, in the case of...

At the End of My Hands North Island Tour Announced

In late January and early February, Equal Voices Arts company will tour the North Island (with two dates at TAPAC, Western Springs) with their acclaimed bilingual collection of stories for...

Onny Kaulima and Chris Lay: Steadfast and True

When Point Chevalier resident Onny Kaulima decided to launch his own clothing label – alongside longtime friend Chris Lay – three years ago, there was only one option when it...

Auckland Pride Festival 2016

Chris Parker – Q&A What is the best place to grab a drink on Ponsonby Road? I am such a devoted Golden Dawner. It’s a wonderful place to dance and...

Exciting new year at the Leys Institute Library!

The team have all had a refreshing summer break, as we hope you all have too. We are hitting the ground running with some interesting events and programmes we hope...

Rabbit Infestation in Western Springs Park - Again

Rabbit population in Western Springs Park has escalated out of control following a bumper breeding season of wild rabbits, and an increased number of abandoned pet bunnies. Regular visitors to...

February’s Music in the Parks

The Auckland Council Music in Parks scheme is bringing three exciting events to the Ponsonby doorstep in February and March. Spread across a wide range of genres and areas of...

A Taste of The Hateful Eight @ Golden Dawn, Ponsonby

For eight days, Quentin Tarantino devotees can immerse themselves in his eighth and latest film at a local Ponsonby pub. From today (Tuesday 19 January), punters to The Golden Dawn...

MOTAT Fire and Rescue Day 2016

This year MOTAT’s popular Fire and Rescue event takes place on Valentine’s Day, Sunday 14 February and what better way to express love for your whānau than spending the day...

Vegetable Chips with Chimichurri and Yoghurt Dips

Try these tasty chip and dip combos at your next alfresco dinner party. Serves 8 as a snack Hands-on time 30 minutes Cooking time 35 minutes

'Design a Cushion' Competition Winner

Late last year Thread Design on Richmond Road ran a competition with some of the local schools.

Journey to the End of the Earth

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, or as it is widely known throughout the Americas, 'The last town on Earth', certainly the last place on earth where you would want to be...

Ponsonby Cruising Club Sailing School Has Five New Boats

The Ponsonby Cruising Club (PCC) is excited to announce the arrival of five new additions to the Sailing School fleet. They are the result of proceeds of two fund raising...

The True and Only Very Slightly Exaggerated Tales of Chester Ponsonby: Update

A year on and Chester still roams our Ponsonby Streets. Here are a few of last year’s adventures. He still likes to wander: the lure of Ponsonby Road is strong,...

Seasons Greetings from the Ponsonby News Team...

The office is now closed for Christmas and our annual summer holiday. We will reopen in 2016 on Monday 11 January. Have a very happy Christmas and a fabulous New...

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Mr Toms - The New Place In Ponsonby

Good old fashioned hospitality on the sunny side of the street. A winning recipe.

Ponsonby Revellers The Highlight In Unique Half-Marathon Night Walk

Ponsonby’s famous strip did itself proud on Saturday night, cheering on more than 2,500 people taking part in a unique night-time walk through the streets of Auckland.

Your Summer Music Guide!

Summer is here. It’s time I outlined the concerts and events that you can find happening over the summer, in Ponsonby, wider Auckland and out of the city. Whether you...

Showing @ Ponsonby Central

Space Invaders Exhibition - works by Andrew Palace, Showing 18 - 30 January

Ben Connor and Sekai Walls, WoodenSpoons plywood Christmas decorations

Bill and Sekai have both completed a Masters of Architecture (that is where they met) and now both work for architecture companies in Auckland central. Studying architecture both in Auckland...

Up For Some Tennis, Squash or Racketball?

In 2016 the Herne Bay Ponsonby Rackets Club (HBPRC) will celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

My Homies - Melanie-Jane Smith, The Poi Room.

Melanie-Jane Smith is the owner and creative director of The Poi Room, with two stores in Ponsonby and Newmarket. Her husband, Clayton (co-owner and financial director), and two daughters, Frankie...

Street names - Hector Street, Herne Bay

James Hector was born in Edinburgh 1834 and educated there, qualifying as a physician as well as training in geology, botany and zoology.

Rest in Peace Jonah Lomu

The untimely death of rugby legend Jonah Lomu has conjured up all sorts of memories and emotions, stories and tributes from all over the world. The Queen and David Beckham,...

Great Experiences Day and Night at the Zoo this Summer!

Auckland Zoo activities heat up over summer and locals can enjoy everything from a ‘Travel the World’ activity programme,

Children's Bookshop - a New Era with Sisters at the Helm

The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop at 1 Jervois Road has changed hands. Sisters, Mary and Helen Wadsworth, are the proud new owners of Auckland’s longest-running (and only remaining) children’s bookshop.

People Like Us

Dot’s Bar of Ponsonby comes to the stage in a new play, 'PEOPLE LIKE US', playing at the Pumphouse Theatre next February.

Training Contributes To The Makeup School's Success

Gabrielle Jones and Dianne Ensor have been make-up artists for over 20 years. They co-own The Makeup School in Ponsonby.

Alaina Collins, physiotherapist at Movement Lab

From an early age, Alaina Collins was never going to be the kind of person to sit still in an office. She had to be moving, talking and thinking -...

Eithne Curran Celebrates Her ‘Beauty For Hair’ Black Collection

Strong influences for Eithne Curran are her ethnic mix of Irish and Polynesian cultures where beautiful hair is significant - whether it be the flaming red of the Celts or...

Ponsonby Team Sets Out To Fight Poverty

A generous group of Ponsonby gals have formed a team to tackle Oxfam Trailwalker 2016 - Oxfam New Zealand’s annual fundraising event.

Goodbye to Ponsonby Resene

After 12 years in Ponsonby, the Resene store at 3 Redmond Street is closing next Friday 4 December. Deborah Freeman has run the business for the past 12 years and...

Hailwood Tee Celebrates Love LOCAL

An exciting Kiwi collaboration sees the release of Adrian Hailwood’s LOVE LOCAL tee for Localist this month.

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Diverse Range of Exclusive Labels at Needles & Threads

From humble beginnings in Three Lamps, Ponsonby, Needles & Threads have spent the last four plus years curating a family of highly sought after streetwear and boutique men’s labels.