Easter at St Matthew-in-the-City
The labyrinth of river stones returns to St Matthew’s in the week leading up to Easter Day. The labyrinth is open and available for walking on Monday 30 and Tuesday...
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New Zealand’s Sweetest Stay Adds More Bookings
Whittaker’s Hotel Sweet first wave sell-out sparks another chance for Chocolate Lovers to book their stay Chocolate Lovers, your time has arrived. Whittaker’s has officially opened the doors to...
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Sweet treats, costly consequences: Easter rise in chocolate ingestion claims...
Every Easter, New Zealand’s dogs develop a sixth sense for sniffing out chocolate, with data from pet insurance specialist PD Insurance, showing just how often they succeed. Claims for...
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Tottenham Hotspur and Auckland FC to headline 2026 NZ International Football Festival in Auckland
Auckland is set to host some of world football’s biggest stars this winter with the announcement of the New Zealand International Football Festival, bringing global football to Aotearoa at Eden Park,...
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Taylors Estate Syrah: Australia’s First Syrah arrives in New Zealand Crafted for effortless enjoyment - For All Time
Taylors is pleased to announce the arrival of its Estate Syrah 2024 in New Zealand, the country’s first Australian Syrah, and the latest addition to its distinguished portfolio of exceptional, yet competitively priced wines. Breaking away from the stereotype of bold Australian...
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Jewellery Education for All Skill Levels
Looking for a place to express your creativity? Look no further! Anvil Studios offers classes that cater to all skill levels and a supportive community to help you grow. Based...
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Anthony Bayer celebrating 10 years in Ponsonby & Paris Fashion Week
Ponsonby Hair stylist Anthony Bayer was recently involved at Paris Fashion Week and he told us, "Over the past few weeks, I had the opportunity to work backstage at the...
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Angel Food expands beyond vegan cheese with launch of new ready-meal range
Vegan cheese pioneer Angel Food is expanding beyond vegan cheese into chilled plant- based ready-meals. There are four varieties in the initial range: butter ‘chicken’, korma, lasagna and a tofu...
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Letter to the Editor - Last month's Pasifika Festival
Last month's Pasifika Festival The stages were as spectacular as usual. The authentic movements of traditional dance, the sounds and rhythm of drums, the colour and patterns of hibiscus and...
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Ladies’ Day at Ellerslie Racecourse - 6 May
There’s a new date worth adding to your social calendar this season - Ladies’ Day at Ellerslie Racecourse, a stylish midweek escape that blends fashion, food, and racing with a...
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CHUAN SPA AT CORDIS, AUCKLAND NAMED NEW ZEALAND SPA OF THE YEAR FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Chuan Spa at Cordis, Auckland is proud to announce that it has been named New Zealand Spa of the Year at the Travel and Hospitality Awards for the second year...
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Buster Caldwell: Crafting Colour and Character from Ponsonby
For interior designer Buster Caldwell, colour is never just decoration. It’s a design tool, one capable of shaping mood, identity and atmosphere within a space. That philosophy has become a...
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Mike Lee: Towards a debacle?
Plan Change 120 gets massive push-back from Aucklanders as we farewell Bernard Orsman Councillors and the public at the recent Policy & Planning Committee were at last given some, albeit...
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WAYNE BROWN: MAYOR OF AUCKLAND
For too long, Auckland has been a collection of suburbs connected by congestion. We’ve treated our inner-city gems like Ponsonby as museums rather than the beating heart of a growing...
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FACES AT GREY LYNN FARMERS MARKET
Emad can be found in the hall at Grey Lynn Farmers Market, surrounded by an array of innovative products. Where did you grow up? Mashhad – it is a large...
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Clean beauty has arrived at Ponsonby Central
Aleph Beauty brings its considered, people- and planet-first approach to the heart of Ponsonby with beautifully formulated products that let your skin do the talking. Open seven days a week until...
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Te Rimutahi - April 2026 Update
Te Rimutahi will be one year old in May. This time last year, we were celebrating the generous gifting of the name Te Rimutahi by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. The name, which is...
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Desley Simpson; Deputy Mayor of Auckland
Recently I officiated at the celebration to mark the completion of the heritage section of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. It reminded me why moments like this matter...
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Letter to the Editor
Alain Bertaud, a self described ‘urbanist’ visited Auckland 14 years ago and sponsored by Auckland Urban Development Office (ex-Panuku) visited again for a lecture in the ‘Auckland Conversations’. He is...
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Kelmarna Farm autumn/winter news
Embrace the change of season, keep your food journey going and plant crops for the winter months! Many of us plan, plant and nurture our spring and summer gardens every...
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Summer concerts at Western Springs Stadium deliver $10m boost to Auckland economy
This summer’s Western Springs Stadium concert schedule of back-to-back record-breaking shows boosted economic activity by $10 million in the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland region. Laneway Festival on 5 February was the...
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Progress on Leys Library Restoration
Council staff are making good progress on the plans for the Leys Library and Gymnasium restoration and seismic strengthening. There have been temporary works carried out on the roof, along...
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Auckland’s annual plan – have you given feedback yet?
Auckland Council’s plan for 2026/2027 is out for public feedback now, setting out the council’s services, activities and spend for the year ahead. Aucklanders are encouraged to share their views...
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Chocolate Lovers invited to check in to Whittaker’s Hotel Sweet Bookings
Whittaker’s chocolate concierge stands in front of Hotel Fitzroy, which has been gift wrapped in a giant bow to mark the launch of the Whittaker’s Hotel Sweet. This is what...
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The Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival
This Easter the Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival is hosted at three special venues on the island. Allpress Olive Groves (formerly Rangihoua Estate) hosts the Fullers360 Good Friday Groove on Friday...
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Have a mortgage and a life
Getting that first foot on the property ladder can feel overwhelming. But when the process is broken down step by step, and you’re supported by the right people, it can...
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is delighted to announce the upcoming 2027 Walters Prize finalists
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is delighted to announce the upcoming 2027 Walters Prize finalists, New Zealand’s leading contemporary art award. Held every three years, the Prize culminates in...
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Sailability Auckland Makes History with World-First SKUD 18 International Match Race Challenge
Sailability Auckland, in partnership with the Ponsonby Cruising Club and Burnsco, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the Burnsco 2026 SKUD 18 International Match Race Challenge. Held on the Waitematā...
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E-bikes, e-scooters, and bikes don’t belong on the footpath
Living Streets Aotearoa, the national organisation that advocates for pedestrians in New Zealand, welcomes four of the five proposals in the Government’s lane use improvements consultation, but is concerned that...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Wasn’t it interesting to note in the recent Herald article about the most congested roads in Auckland, that without exception all those noted in our neighbourhoods had been “Improved” by...
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The team at RRMC are excited to announce that their name is changing to The Doctors Richmond Road
Over the coming weeks, you'll notice a fresh look at Richmond Road Medical Centre practice with new decals and signage. Rest assured that everything else remains unchanged – the same...
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Paralysis Tick Risk Continues Into Autumn as Pet Owners Drop Their Guard
Pet owners are being warned not to become complacent about paralysis ticks and Canine Ehrlichiosis (a serious tick-borne disease) as the weather cools, with new claims data revealing the dangerous...
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SnapCatch Fishing Competition launches today
Catch – Snap – Compete – Connect A new nationwide fishing competition is launching today — and it’s built for the future of fishing. The SnapCatch Classic, powered by the...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: CROOKED PATHS IN TIM-TAM-VILLE
Some years ago Auckland Transport created a cycleway on the berm in Old Mill Road, where earlier footpaths had been narrowed for extra stormwater absorption in those very berms. Instead...
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FROM SYNTHONY TO SNACKTHONY: KFC PRESENTS THE CHICK-ONS
When the final drop lands and the lights come up at Synthony, thousands of Auckland concert-goers will be thinking the same thing: Where’s the feed? Now, KFC has the answer....
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Australia’s Most Accident-Prone Dog Breeds Revealed
Australia’s Most Accident-Prone Dog Breeds Revealed Pet Insurance Australia has revealed the dog breeds most likely to find themselves in accidental trouble, with high-energy dogs dominating the top ten list....
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS SCHOOL HOLS WITH ECOFEST
Auckland’s sustainability festival EcoFest kicked off on March 22 and runs right through the school holidays this year. This is a festival that takes place all over the region for...
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Sweet Twist on a Classic: BATCHED Launches Limited-Edition Espresso S’mortini
Cocktail brand BATCHED is bringing a nostalgic flavour to New Zealand’s favourite coffee cocktail with the launch of its Limited-Edition Espresso S’mortini. Inspired by the classic campfire treat, the indulgent new...
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Guns N’ Roses gig, Eden Park - 17 December
Live Nation has announced that powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses, will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows this November and December. ...
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SELF: A NEW CLINIC IN THE HEART OF PONSONBY.
Anna Friis and Grace dos Santos are psychologists - Anna is a Health Psychologist, while Grace is a Counselling Psychologist - the pair have recently opened SELF, their new clinic, located...
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RICHMOND ROAD SCHOOL - 30th anniversary of L’Archipel
A group of mums is coming together to organise a special celebration for the 30th anniversary of L’Archipel. L’Archipel was the very first French bilingual unit created within a New...
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki heritage restoration reaches completion milestone
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is nearing the end of a major restoration of its 139-year-old heritage building, protecting the historic structure and the treasured artworks it houses. The...
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BRAIN HEALTH WAKE-UP CALL: SIMPLE TRICKS FROM NZ MEMORY EXPERTS FOR BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH...
New Zealanders are being encouraged to rethink what’s possible for their memory and cognitive health, with Kiwi brain health educator Brainfit.World launching a nationwide initiative designed to help people stay mentally...
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New World Victoria Park rebuild gathers pace
Plans to rebuild New World Victoria Park are moving into the next stage, with design work well underway and consents being prepared. Foodstuffs North Island, the co-operative of local grocer...
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The Conductor’s Choice – a very special concert from Cantorum
Cantorum is an auditioned chamber choir based in Ponsonby. The ensemble of 20-30 experienced voices sing a range of music under the guidance of Anita Banbury. As they told us,...
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Split Enz announce a second Auckland show at Spark Arena - Sunday 10 May
Kiwi music legends SPLIT ENZ featuring Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, and Noel Crombie recently confirmed their Forever Enz Tour with two shows in Wellington and two in Auckland...
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The Chiller
Kiwis Turning Alcohol Breaks Into Fundraising Push for Gut Cancer Awareness A growing number of New Zealanders are reassessing their relationship with alcohol, and this March, that shift is...
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ANNUAL CLAY WORKS POTTERS’ MARKET COMING SOON!
In June 2026, St Columba's weekly community lunch will have been running for nine years - a real testament to the dedicated volunteers who cook week in, week out for...
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TWO LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - K ROAD POST SHOP CLOSURE
Just letting you know that after NZ Post closed the Ponsonby Post Office at Three Lamps, we are getting a lot of people from Ponsonby using our postal services at...
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Spoon Making Classes running through April, May, and June
Courtney Petley is a woodworker based in Westmoreland Street, near Farro in Grey Lynn, She hand carves utensils and objects from reclaimed native timbers, and she also teaches small-group workshops....
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