LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I recently tried to request from Council a revaluation of my property given the average 19% decline in the value of all the houses in my street in the recent...
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The granting of a helicopter consent at 38 Rawene Avenue, Westmere is perplexing and disturbing
Independent commissioners have made a total about turn on the council planner’s recommendation to decline this application. Initially found to be a non-complying activity with more than minor adverse effects...
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Letter from the Editor
This month there are 15 letters to the editor covering issues which matter to locals – some cover the importance of the Waitematā Local Board upcoming local elections. Another one...
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Do you do this?
You're driving along when all of a sudden there's a truck blocking the road. It’s not clear what’s happening. Nobody's there to explain what's going on or to direct you...
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Enjoy Life in Effortless Style
Introducing the Lahood Lifestyle Range of contemporary curtain fabrics. Life today can be hectic, balancing work, family, the dog, the gym and catching up with friends for a glass of...
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Wills – it’s questions like these that make me fun at parties...
Picture this: the barbecue is in full swing; conversation has turned to After Life, the series by Ricky Gervais that tackles grief and loss with surprising wit. I wait for...
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Hon Melissa Lee, National List MP based in Mt Albert:
A Time to Reflect, a Time to Build. As we pass the halfway mark of the year, it’s a good time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and where...
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News from Leys Little Library
Kia ora....June was time to celebrate Matariki. Traditionally, kai that had been stored during the warmer months was enjoyed. Today, one of the ways we celebrate Matariki is by sharing...
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Ponsonby U3A: June 2025
Kiwifruit and Cults ...In mid June, Ponsonby U3A members were enlightened by presentations from Dr Ross Ferguson of Plant and Food Research detailing the fascinating history of our ubiquitous kiwifruit...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Auckland Central
Just over a month ago, NZ Post representatives informed me that our local Ponsonby Post Office would be closing on Friday 4 July. I asked why and how this decision...
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Cry Me a River
What Auckland Transport does worst - creates drainage problems. This is the river that is created between the hump on Meola Road and the Meola Reef Dog Park carpark. AT...
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Introducing Michele Wade
I would like to introduce myself to Ponsonby News readers… those of you that don’t already know who I am. I am standing for the WLB to serve the views...
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Dog Walkers Carpark
The signs on the temporary fence behind are for a sculpture by Kaea Tamaariki to be installed where the extension to the carpark was proposed. The sign is only...
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Johnston Associates: Avoiding Common EOFY Mistakes
Lessons for NZ Small Businesses Post-31 March. The 2025 End of Financial Year (EOFY) has come and gone, but for many small business owners across New Zealand, the real work...
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Faces at Grey Lynn Farmers Market
Andres Sanchez’s handmade chocolate is one of the delicious surprises you can find at Grey Lynn Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. Where did you grow up?I grew up in Bogota,...
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Ross Thorby: CRUISING STORIES
Pirates and shipwrecks and handfuls of sandy diamonds. We had been due to call at Walvis Bay Namibia today. However, we had awoken to find the ship completely surrounded by...
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Popular Activewear Brand Expands NZ Presence with New Ponsonby Central Store Opening.
Much-loved Australasian activewear brand LSKD is set to open its fourth New Zealand store at Ponsonby Central, Auckland, on 30 August, marking its second location in the city following the...
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Beloved canine characters take the lead in family concerts
Gather the pack and scurry along to two Auckland Phil concerts offering fur-filled music and fun for the whole whānau. Catch Aotearoa’s favourite mischievous pup at Hairy Maclary’s Greatest...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: Winter Wellness with Ayurveda
Now that winter is in full swing, many of us are feeling the effects of the season with lingering colds, sluggish bodies or the winter blues. In Auckland, winter is...
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Gael Baldock: Restoring our city to her former queenly glory
If you see me walking down the street, don't walk on by, chat with me and help create solutions for a safe, vibrant city. I have lots of ideas, starting...
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Who let the dogs out? New campaign shows the impact of letting dogs roam
Auckland Council is launching a bold new marketing campaign this week, aimed at tackling Auckland’s worsening problem with roaming dogs. The campaign features three emotive television commercials designed to...
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208 Eateries Compete in The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover... four Ponsonby locals participating: San Ray, Bambina, Long Room and Barker's cafe
More than 200 eateries from all over Aotearoa New Zealand will compete in The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover this year. The nationwide celebration of the tastiest, cheesiest, most inventive...
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Children most at risk as Government forces reversals of safe speeds on 1 July
Just as the school holidays get under way, children around the country will be at higher risk on streets in their neighbourhoods as the Setting of Speed Limits Rule (the...
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Do you do this
You're driving along when all of a sudden there's a truck blocking the road. It’s not clear what’s happening. Nobody's there to explain what's going on or to direct you...
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10 YEARS ON THE CONCRETE — WHY A BUSINESS LEADER STILL SLEEPS ROUGH
On 10 July, as the temperatures drop and the city winds down for the night, Sarah Trotman will put a piece of cardboard out on the cold city centre concrete...
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Growing up in Grey Lynn
We lived in boomer Grey Lynn in the 50s, 60s and 70s. There were old couples in chocolate box houses with flowers and picket fences, and many young families, quite...
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Letter to the Editor
Cry Me a River. What Auckland Transport does worst - creates drainage problems. This is the river that is created between the hump on Meola Road and the Meola Reef...
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WARNOCK STREET ROAD CHANGES
Not all the changes are improvements. The issue of visibility by vehicles coming out of one way Peel Street into Richmond Road and crossing for the children using the school...
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Bylaw pup-dates: Auckland Council adopts new regional dog rules
New regional dog rules have been adopted by Auckland’s mayor and councillors. The changes approved at yesterday’s Governing Body meeting (26 June) include updated on leash, off leash and dog...
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RETRACTION AND APOLOGY: WESTERN SPRINGS STADIUM
Ponsonby News unreservedly apologises to Mr Bruce Robertson and Mr John McCallum of Western Springs Speedway and Palmerston North Speedway Ltd, and retracts statements published on this website page made...
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2-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre...
Believed to be the largest light trail of indigenous art in NZ, if not the world A reflective light trail, wrapped in the kaupapa (purpose) of Matariki Festival, is...
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Māori art celebrated for Matariki
A selection of contemporary and historical Māori art will be showcased as part of an “outdoor exhibition” across Tāmaki Makaurau for Matariki. The Hononga campaign will see works from 25...
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Deep Cleanse for Winter Wellness
Hosted by Ayurveda Practitioner and founder of Ayurveda NZ, Sarita Blankenburg, this educational evening is for anyone interested in learning about the ancient science of Ayurveda and its deep cleansing...
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Keep the kids busy: Top things to do across Auckland these school holidays
School holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune, Auckland Council has you covered. Across the...
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Smashing Responsibly: How Smash Rooms Are Embracing Sustainability and Ethics
Smash rooms, also known as rage rooms, are stress-relieving spaces where people destroy unusable and unwanted inanimate objects for fun and catharsis. While it might not immediately scream ‘sustainable’, behind...
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Helen White: Privatisation by stealth
I am increasingly worried that privatisation has a new form, the long-term contract or lease. We need to be clear that these agreements are privatisation by stealth, which is a...
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Not Bacon wins Supreme award
The Supreme Winner of the seventh annual Vegan Sausage and Deli Meats Awards is Let Them Eat Vegan ‘Not Bacon’. The judges said it had “Great crispy texture. Good visually...
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Entertainment heavyweights back bold vision for Western Springs as world-class venue
Auckland could soon be home to New Zealand’s next great music and events destination, as Eccles Entertainment and CRS Records (CRS) back a transformative proposal to reimagine and enhance Western...
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The Art Precinct launches in Aotearoa
A new client-first art curation platform has launched in Aotearoa, offering an intuitive way for people to discover, connect with, and collect art. The Art Precinct brings together decades of...
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Mike Lee: The elitist ‘City Centre Master Plan’ is killing Queen Street
Mike Lee: FINAL The elitist ‘City Centre Master Plan’ is killing Queen Street The closing of Smith & Caughey’s with the loss of 98 jobs after 145 years as Auckland’s premier...
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The Case for Indoor Cats: Health, Happiness and Wildlife Protection...
Indoor life reduces risk from traffic, predators, and disease. Cats only need a cosy indoor environment, not wide-open spaces. Behaviour specialists agree: two kittens and a substantial cat tree create...
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Why Your Local Vote Matters: Standing for Auckland Council
Auckland faces significant challenges in the coming years, from housing and transport to climate change and economic development. These challenges require fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and representatives who truly understand...
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Addressing seasonal skin health and wellbeing at East Day Spa this winter
The cooler months are a time of reflection, a time for rest and restoration marked by shorter days and longer nights. East Day Spa recognises a need for support amongst...
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@ Kelmarna Community Farm
It was just about a year ago that Kelmarna Community Farm faced – and overcame – one of the biggest challenges in its 44 year history. With the sudden withdrawal...
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STAY SHARP Shave for FREE with BarberShopCo
When money is tight and the pressure is on, it’s often the little things that can really break the bank. Shaving is one of these pressure points. BarberShopCo has been...
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Bunnings supports Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand with national sausage sizzle
Bunnings BBQs across New Zealand will be firing up for a national sausage sizzle to fundraise for Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand (MND NZ) this June. Team members will be...
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Celebrate Matariki at Stardome
In this immersive planetarium experience, you’ll journey through the night sky to explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori. Discover the rich purākau...
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ABSTRACT Honoured Twice in One Night at Property Industry Awards
Award-Winning Design Meets Mixed-Use Innovation in Auckland’s CBD: Templeton Group’s ABSTRACT development in central Auckland has been recognised across two separate categories at the 2025 Property Industry Awards. ABSTRACT received...
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Where are all the candidates?
Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing....
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Faces at Grey Lynn Famers Market
Andres Sanchez’s handmade chocolate is one of the delicious surprises you can find at Grey Lynn Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. Where did you grow up? I grew up in...
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Mayor Wayne Brown; Local voice strengthened with greater shared decision-making
The Waitemata local board plays a vital role for communities within the city centre and inner city and residential suburbs including Ponsonby. Like the other 20 local boards across Auckland,...
