Looking for a $10,000 upgrade to your sports kit or club?
Enter nib’s Junior $10k Relay The nib Junior $10K relay, which provides a $10,000 funding boost to a champion school or junior rugby club’s sports resources, is on for the...
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JUNA: a product that works and feels as good as it tastes...
In New Zealand’s evolving wellness space, JUNA has arrived with a perspective shaped less by trends and more by real life, and it is already beginning to resonate with women...
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Families and communities urged to be road safety heroes and take part in Road Safety Week
Road Safety Week is coming up 4 – 10 May. Families and communities are being encouraged to take part and join hundreds of community groups, schools and organisations running activities...
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Letter to the Editor: Bullock Track and Surrey Crescent
We have lived at the corner of Bullock Track and Surrey Crescent for 27 years. I was surprised to learn – via a Facebook post rather than any formal communication...
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“Unlock the Streets”...
Hundreds Call for Emergency Bike Networks to Provide Relief from Sustained High Fuel Prices A coalition of hundreds of residents, businesses, and community organisations, led by Cycling Action Network (CAN)...
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Scams are getting smarter. Here’s what Kiwi needs to know now
Online shopping scams jumped 271% in the last quarter of 2025. This is a shocking number, but not a typo. New figures from Gen, a global cybersecurity company, also show...
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Bowie: An Acoustic Tribute @ Ponsonby Baptist Church
One-night-only show this Friday 1 May, Bowie: An Acoustic Tribute at Ponsonby Baptist Church, Jervois Road, 7:30pm. Violinist Nick Jones and pianist Hadley Ronayne, joined by bassist Mat Fieldes and...
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NZ’s Best Vegan Chocolate Revealed at National Awards
Christchurch chocolate brand She Universe comes out on top at annual competition. The New Zealand Vegan Society (NZVS) just wrapped its fifth annual NZ Vegan Chocolate Awards. Fourteen artisan chocolate...
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Ponsonby Kindergarten Centennial a Class Act
Ponsonby Kindergarten recently celebrated (26 February) its 100 year birthday with a community afternoon tea. Special guests included Leader of the Green Party and Central Auckland MP, Chlöe Swarbrick,...
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Financial stress fracturing New Zealand's social fabric - Helen Clark Foundation report
Financial stress, crumbling institutional trust, and rising isolation are pulling New Zealanders apart, a new report from The Helen Clark Foundation reveals. The second annual Social Cohesion in New Zealand...
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Children attend Anzac Stories launch
Up to 20 school children who had a key role in shaping a new digital initiative showcasing Anzac histories and stories attended the launch at Archives New Zealand in Wellington...
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Game on: Chefs gear up for NZ's boldest food challenge...
Aotearoa’s boldest food competition is back, wilder and more daring than ever. This May, the Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge returns after last year’s hugely successful revival, bringing together more than...
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The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour Comes to New Zealand This July
This year marks the 100th anniversary of world-famous, athletes and entertainers - Harlem Globetrotters. Kiwi fans are invited to be part of history as the Globetrotters bring back their signature style...
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Pacific Dance Festival - 4 June – 12 July
Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific identity in Aotearoa, bringing together artists from across the Moana in an expanded 2026 programme. Returning to...
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What Doesn’t Kill You...
What Doesn’t Kill You is an award-winning show from reformed people pleaser, Robyn Reynolds (UK). It’s a strange hybrid of genres, mixing one-woman show with stand-up comedy special, and there’s...
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Ponsonby resident Paul Catmur has recently published his first book
Paul Catmur, who has lived in the Ponsonby area since arriving from the UK in 2000, recently published his first book. The ‘Gutter Bar’ is an extremely funny, satirical...
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Lahood Colourways Collection Unveiled
Lahood Window Furnishings launched its new Colourways Collection to a VIP audience of interior designers, architects and media at their Mount Eden Showroom on Thursday 16th April. Lahood's interior designer...
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SARAH TROTMAN, ONZM: URGENT PROCESS SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A POLITICAL TOOL
I was disappointed to see City Vision members of the Waitematā Local Board use the urgency provisions in Standing Orders to adopt a formal board position opposing the Government’s proposed...
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Letter to the Editor - "safety improvements" for Great North Rd (GNR)
Despite AT asking for input on their outrageous "safety improvements" for Great North Rd (GNR), and getting feedback questioning why they would even think about closing off Grosvenor Street to...
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ROSS THORBY: It's a mystery but will it be solved when we arrive tomorrow?
Bright and early on a forbidding morning on 31 March, the Seven Seas Navigator made its way up the Waitemata to dock at Queens Wharf. Laid down in Leningrad as...
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Mother’s Day at Paris Butter
To mark the New Zealand launch, Paris Butter will offer the limited edition bottle from 5-10 May. On the 10 May, their bookable Mother’s Day experience is designed to celebrate the...
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Veuve Clicquot’s Limited Edition Simon Porte Jacquemus La Grande Dame 2018 Debuts in New Zealand
This April, Veuve Clicquot brings its highly anticipated collaboration with acclaimed French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus to New Zealand, marking the local debut of the limited-edition La Grande Dame...
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AI helps Aucklanders report problems to council
Auckland Council has launched a new web-based AI assistant for reporting graffiti, illegal dumping, roaming dogs, missed bin collections, and party/people noise. ‘Ask Auckland Council’ represents smart, responsible and pioneering...
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Learn from the legends: Shimano Masterclass series returns to Auckland Showgrounds | 14–17 May 2026
Whether you're chasing snapper on the shallows, dreaming of blue water game fishing or perfecting your surfcasting technique, the Shimano Masterclass Series at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is...
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Cost of Living Crunch Leaving Pet Owners Exposed to Unexpected Vet Bill Pressure
As many of us continue to feel the strain of rising living costs, new data is highlighting a growing risk for pet owners: how to manage the potentially high cost...
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Housing market holds steady as global tensions weigh on confidence
New Zealand’s housing market remained resilient through March, with buyers continuing to transact despite the onset of the Iran conflict and a sharp rise in petrol prices. Data...
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Aucklanders take to bikes in record numbers
More and more Aucklanders are turning to cycling, with environmental charity EcoMatters reporting record visitor numbers at the nine Bike Hubs it operates across Tāmaki Makaurau. The Grey Lynn Bike...
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Foundation agreement signals new future for Eden Park, cricket and rugby
A Foundation Agreement signed by Auckland Council, the Crown, Eden Park, Auckland Cricket and Auckland Rugby Union marks a significant step forward in Auckland’s stadium network, and the future...
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Get ready Aotearoa! Red Bull dance your style is back this Saturday after a three-year hiatus
Red Bull Dance Your Style returns to Aotearoa after a three-year hiatus, with the New Zealand National Final taking over Queens Wharf in Tāmaki Makaurau this Saturday, 18 April 2026....
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Home Ease Solutions: Your One-Stop Shop for a Sale-Ready Home
Home Ease Solutions is led by Kim Willis, who brings a wealth of life experience to her work. After many years as a set dresser in the film and television...
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204L Pop-Up at 177 Ponsonby Road
A heads up on a one-day pop-up landing in Ponsonby this weekend, bringing together a mix of local food, beauty and retail experiences in one space. On Saturday 18 April,...
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A New Kind of Salon: Drake on Drake has arrived
With a trio of creative directors at its helm and an innate desire to foster collaboration and community and every level, salon-meets-creative space Drake on Drake offers an elevated hair...
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Bullock Track - Surrey Crescent & Old Mill Road - Leave it as it is please.
Good afternoon Alex I understand that Waitemata Local Board is considering addition changes (not "improvements" as AT used with and call them) to the intersection at the top of the...
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voco Auckland Joins the New Zealand International Comedy Festival
voco Auckland City Centre is joining the 2026 New Zealand International Comedy Festival (NZICF) as Official Accommodation Partner for a month-long celebration of laughter, creativity and memorable hospitality. ...
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Landmarks Glow Blue on World Parkinson’s Day
On 11 April, landmarks across Aotearoa, inculuding Auckland Aotea Centre will glow blue as part of the Spark the Night Campaign, inspired by PD Avengers in the USA. This global...
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St Matthews Chamber Orchestra live
Featuring: Soloist Helene, Conductor Michael Joel and the Young Bohemians Sunday, 18 May 2.30pm Violinist of the piano trio Korimako and Co-Artistic Director of the Wellington String Academy, Helene Pohl...
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Anzac Day 2026 - Saturday 25 April
Anzac Day remains one of the most meaningful dates in our national calendar – a time to remember courage, sacrifice and the stories that have shaped Aotearoa. ...
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Sofitel’s Mother's Day High Tea and Spa Offers
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts' three iconic New Zealand properties are set to make this Mother's Day truly unforgettable, with indulgent experiences spanning luxurious spa treatments and high tea...
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DAVID HARTNELL: ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW WITH LOGAN GRANGER
Logan Granger is a partner with Johnston Associates, an accounting practice who have been based in Ponsonby over many decades. Logan enjoys working with SMEs and their teams navigate their...
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Marshall Lorenzo brings ‘Serving Can’t’ to the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival.
NZ Fringe 2025 International Exchange Award Winner and 2026 Sydney Touring Award Winner Marshall Lorenzo brings ‘Serving Can’t’ to the 2026 New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Award-winning Kiwi comedian Marshall...
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'Natural Phenomena'- A solo exhibition by Melanie Field
Opening night Wednesday 29 April, 5pm Show runs until Saturday 16 May Frame Gallery, 182 Jervois Road, Herne Bay Natural Phenomena, a new solo exhibition by Auckland-based painter...
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Two Into One Does Go: Introducing Box Studio and Box Build
In a transition that means a broader range of clients can access their services Box™, the design-and-build company that has been operating within Aotearoa’s mid- to high-end residential market for...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: Ayurveda – The Art of Living Well
Seasonal Shift: Preparing Your Body for Winter the Ayurvedic Way. As the seasons turn in Auckland, the shift is unmistakable with cooler temperatures, rain storms and shorter days as daylight...
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Ross Thorby: ‘A magic that would make Hollywood proud’
In the wee small hours of a summer’s morn’, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 slipped quietly into the Waitemata Harbour. It may have been 5am, but there were a number of...
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Changing from cross -lease to fee-simple
A cross-lease title simply isn’t as good a title as a fee-simple title, because your neighbour is a co-owner of your land, and you need your neighbour’s permission for things...
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Twenty Years of Moving Made Easy®
Moving Made Easy® is a fully independent, family owned and operated business that supports older people and those pressed for time through every stage of the home sale and relocation...
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When words go wrong
Aside from debt recovery, defamation claims are among the more common civil claims in New Zealand. But what is defamation and how can I defend such a claim? ‘Defamation' is...
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Johnston Associates: Why a Financial Health Check Matters More Than Ever
The start of the year is an ideal time to take a structured look at your financial position. For households and business owners alike, a well-timed financial health check can...
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Helen White, MP for Mt Albert: CAN WE PUT A PRICE ON COMMUNITY?
I read and listen a lot. Both to relax when I walk and to keep myself in the loop with thought leaders and cultural analysts who provide great perspective...
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Equipoise Celebrates 30 Years of Skin and Beauty in Ponsonby
This April marks a significant milestone for one of Ponsonby’s most established beauty destinations, Equipoise Skin Clinic & Spa, as it celebrates 30 years of caring for the skin and...
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