Fit for purpose parking proposed for Ponsonby
“Around 20,000 vehicles travel along Ponsonby Road every day and many drivers are also looking to park on the road, or as close to it as possible, including during the...
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Hon Melissa Lee, National List MP based in Mt Albert:
Earlier in August, my Youth MP, Oscar, wrapped up his time in the Youth Parliament programme before heading to the United States on a university football scholarship. Watching him...
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Leys Little Library News
Kia ora, This year Māori language week is from 14 to 20 September. Here at Leys, we have decided to take this one step further and stretch out the celebration...
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Wayne Brown: Mayor of Auckland
The good news is spring is finally here and it couldn’t come soon enough. We’re overdue for calm weather following a winter not quite of discontent but nonetheless one where...
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Mike Lee: Council’s high rise towers’ plan
The latest intensification policies to be imposed on Auckland by the Government and Auckland Council have dismayed and angered local residents – many of whom voted at the last election...
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Why Choosing the Right Electrician Matters for Your Home and Business
Electrical work is about more than just wires and switches – it’s about safety, reliability and lasting quality. When it comes to your home or business, choosing an electrician with...
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Te Rimutahi — September 2025 Update
BRAVO! The ‘soft opening’ (when the construction fences were taken down, enabling the community to finally access and enjoy the new civic space), happened in early May this year,...
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Helen White, MP for Mt Albert: Unemployment rising under out-of-touch National
When Nicola Willis was questioned about the alarmingly high unemployment rate under her and Christopher Luxon’s watch (now 5.2%), she said that people needed to take it less ‘personally'. ...
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Johnston Associates: Why Your Business Needs a Succession Plan
Why Your Business Needs a Succession PlanEven If You’re Not Retiring SoonIf you’ve ever watched HBO’s ‘Succession', you’ll know what happens when there’s no clear plan for who takes over...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: AYURVEDA – THE ART OF LIVING WELL
Spring is on our doorstep, a natural revival after months of cold, wet weather that slowed routines and encouraged heavier eating. If winter has left you reaching for comfort food,...
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St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra liveSt Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra live
Featuring Soloist Katherine Winitana (Soprano and Conductor Luka Venter Sunday 14 September 2.30pmSt Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra is proud to present – from Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāariki Kaiputahi, Katherine Winitana, whose diverse...
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Great North Road as part of the Great North Road Improvements project
We are making good progress on the Great North Road Improvements project and side street intersections. We have been completing intersection improvements and footpath upgrades, and installing new pedestrian crossings,...
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PONSONBY CENTRAL CELEBRATES THREE MAJOR OPENINGS IN ONE WEEK
The highly anticipated LSKD flagship store drew massive crowds, with queues snaking around the block from as early as 3 am on opening day. The opening marked LSKD’s most successful...
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Blue September is nearly here
The Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ is a small but mighty team doing amazing things thanks in large part to the funds raised by Blue September. The Foundation provides a nurse-led...
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A MASSIVE FUNDRAISING DINNER BY CELEBRITY CHEF PETER GORDON IN SUPPORT OF MASSIVE THEATRE COMPANY
This unforgettable evening of celebration will feature entertainment by award-winning comedian Kura Forrester, an arts & culture quiz, and fabulous auction items up for grabs – with all proceeds going...
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90-Year-Old Soljans Estate Winery Partners with NZ Screen Awards
As the exclusive wine sponsor, Soljans Estate Winery brings its family heritage and decades of experience to support local film and television talent. Soljans Estate Winery, a 90-year-old family-owned winery,...
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Celebrating the pollination power of honey bees this Bee Aware Month
Honey bees don’t just help pollinate our gardens, they make a vital contribution to New Zealand’s growing horticultural industry, currently valued at $7.54 billion. Apiculture New Zealand Chief Executive Karin...
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How did Cascade get started?
Are you crazy about coffee? Absolutely! For me, it’s more than just a drink, it’s a daily ritual and a connection point for people. I’m constantly fascinated by how different...
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taylor’s Shadowplay
taylor’s Shadowplay was conceived as an installation, transforming The Shelter into a gallery-like space where models became the subject of a living exhibition. Guests were guided through six distinct areas,...
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Council delivers record $600m in benefits for Aucklanders
The $608 million is the largest of any council term and includes $418 million in savings, $96 million in recycled assets (such as sales of unused buildings) and $94 million...
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Bar Albert Celebrates Three Years of Elevated Cocktails this September
Bar Albert’s September birthday celebration features major accommodation prize giveaways, new menu offerings, and the return of live entertainment on Fridays plus Sunday trading. Each evening from 2-20 September,...
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Precinct launches Pillars boutique residential development in St Mary’s Bay...
Designed to appeal to discerning buyers, Pillars represents the newest addition to Precinct’s growing portfolio of premium residential developments. As New Zealand’s largest owner and developer of high-quality city centre...
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Rory William Docherty Unveils Limited Edition Coats Inspired by the Royal New Zealand Ballet’
Hot off the highly successful season of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Home, Land & Sea, acclaimed New Zealand fashion designer Rory William Docherty is translating the magic of the...
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50 Years of Avant-Garde Sound
This September, they tour nationally with Chamber Music New Zealand, presenting a multimedia programme to stimulate and captivate audiences. Last year the group celebrated its 50th anniversary. Through the years,...
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Crazy Cutlery Deals on now at The Studio of Tableware.
Over 50 sets to choose from - for a limited time only.NZ’s largest range of quality cutlery from world renowned brands.Shop with The Studio of Tableware for expertise, selection &...
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First person (Hard Boiled) An installation by Simon Endres...
The collection of figures becomes a menagerie of anxious misfits. They form an exploded self-portrait and a proxy for our collective state of mind, shaped by cultural, social, political, economic...
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Feeling miffed! There are NO AUCKLAND dates!
These special events will be held in beautiful parks at iconic, cultural locations in Melbourne (Alexandra Gardens), Sydney (The Domain Sydney), Fremantle (Fremantle Park) and Brisbane (Victoria Park), allowing audiences...
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New World has announced its top picks for its annual beer and cider awards
Judges blind-tasted and awarded the best of the best of Kiwi brewing that ranged from traditional excellence to playful innovation: This year marks the debut of the "Weird & Wonderful"...
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FACES AT GREY LYNN FARMERS MARKET...
Where did you grow up? In rural Southland. I was lucky to spend my holidays on Stewart Island and enjoy delicious regional specialties – lamb, crayfish, scallops, blue cod, oysters...
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Survey launched by school online safety speaker to give families a voice
Internet safety expert and public speaker Rob Cope has just designed a survey for Kiwis to share personal stories of harm they’ve come to online. The Wellington Dad speaks regularly...
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Letter to the Editor: The Little Lady Wearing The Flowers
It’s true that she doesn’t sit back when there’s something going on that needs to be righted. And certainly, those following undemocratic paths will have experienced the pointy end of...
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Lisa Prager: Best Bets...
Come along people, place your bets, the Local Body Electoral Sweepstake is about to begin. The prestigious tri-annual race can be a dirty affair: politicos jockeying for position, back room...
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Luxury Auckland Apartments First to be Awarded International WELL Residence Status
One Saint Stephens is the first property in Oceania to gain the globally recognised ‘WELL Residence’ certification. The WELL Residence seal is the only global certification for healthier homes which...
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Small Scraps, Big Impact: Office Composting Made Easy at Kelmarna Farm
Our soils are in trouble. Decades of over-tilling and chemical-heavy farming have stripped them of life, leaving behind fragile ground that struggles to nourish crops or hold water. According to...
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Norman Stanhope - Man of and for the Community
The Ponsonby and Herne Bay community recently lost a pillar of strength and service with the sudden passing of Norman Stanhope — a man defined by his integrity, calm leadership,...
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David Hartnell: One minute interview with John Schipper...
John Schipper is a funeral director at Natural Funerals, I asked him to tell me about his business. We take care of the dead and look after their families, helping...
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100,000 visitor milestone for Bike Hubs shows Aucklanders really want to ride
An Auckland charity that started their first Bike Hub in a humble container eight years ago has just clocked up 100,000 visitors across the nine hubs it now operates. The...
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Targeted vandalism - harms democracy
City Vision representatives say election vandalism has gone too far following a raft of attacks cutting out the faces of candidates on hoardings across Auckland. Moustaches and pirate patches are...
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Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of 'Slow Earthquakes'
"This is a major step forward in understanding the geological processes happening beneath our coastlines..." Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind...
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KOL Restaurant goes ‘Pay as you feel’ for Thursdays in September...
Ponsonby’s KOL Restaurant is adding some fun to its offering this September, giving diners the chance to eat well, pay what they feel, and support a charity - all at...
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Ten Things We Love About Ponsonby - In No Particular Order...
WOOF, THE PONSONBY DOG SHOW HELD EACH FEBRUARY...NO. 10 THE PONSONBY RAINBOW PARADE...NO. 9 TE RIMUTAHI - PONSONBY'S CIVIC SPACE....NO. 8 THE GREY LYNN PARK FESTIVAL...NO. 7 FRANKLIN ROAD CHRISTMAS...
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New World Point Chevalier opens early, giving locals more choice
Fact Facts $73 million investment in the local community 2,752m² supermarket 120 local jobs created 105 car parks 6 team member-operated checkouts 8 self-scan checkouts 205 trolleys Foodstuffs North Island...
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Auckland’s Twisted Sisters Swim Ahead with NZCT Support
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has given The Twisted Sisters Triathlon Club in Manurewa a $5,000 grant to support swim instruction for women, supplying pink swim caps for visibility and...
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YouTube Superstar’s MrBeast Burger Launches in New Zealand on 29 August
The wait is over, New Zealand! The world’s most viral burger brand, MrBeast Burger, created by YouTube megastar Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), is officially launching in Auckland on 29 August...
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Publishing in New Zealand and Japan’s Zen Gardens
The membership of U3A Ponsonby includes many avid readers who were delighted to hear a presentation from Nicola Legat (ONZM) on the topic of publishing in New Zealand. Nicola was...
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PARK HYATT AUCKLAND CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL LUXURY AND LOCAL CONNECTION
This September, Park Hyatt Auckland proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary, marking a remarkable journey that began during one of the most challenging periods. Since opening its doors in 2020 at...
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A young woman from Auckland takes on illiteracy as World Literacy Foundation Youth Ambassador
The World Literacy Foundation announced today that Zayna Mansoor, a student at Epsom Girls Grammar School, is a Youth Ambassador for 2025. She will serve as a local advocate, aiming...
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The helipad debate
I wish to express my thanks for the amazing public support for the notice of motion to the Planning & Policy committee to make helipads in residential areas a prohibited...
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Limited as to Parcels? Does it Limit You?
Many older villas and bungalows will have a limitation as to parcels noted on their title. This is especially prevalent in older suburbs like Ponsonby, Freemans Bay and Herne...
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Four Exceptional New Candidates for C&R
There are many issues facing you, the people I’m elected to serve. One issue that is of constant concern to many of you is parking. At the heart of Auckland,...
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Deputy Mayor: Desley Simpson
Here at council we are fast approaching the end of the political term, but that doesn’t mean our normal council business stops. If anything, we are working faster to...
