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Experiencing Panchakarma treatment
Beyond Symptom Control: Ayurveda for Autoimmune Health When the immune system becomes dysregulated and begins mistaking the body’s own tissues as a threat, life can quickly become challenging. Autoimmune conditions...
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Waiata in Our Whare...
This year’s kaupapa is about showing waiata where it already lives - in our whare, our offices, our classrooms, and our communities. The campaign brings these everyday moments to life...
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Hospitality powers New Zealand’s economy, jobs, and productivity growth...
Hospitality State of the Nation 2025 shows the hospitality sector – which includes food services and accommodation – generated $21.4 billion in revenues in the year to March 2025, supported...
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Auckland Water Strategy update shows progress made but more work to be done...
The strategy was developed recognising that many of Auckland Council Group’s current approaches needed to change to achieve meaningful improvement to the health of water across the region. Councillor Richard Hills,...
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Valued at $250,000 New Zealand's Rarest Stamp is Up for Auction Next Weekend
It will be offered in Mowbray Collectables 20 September Stamp sale at 11.30 am in Wellington with an estimate of $250,000. It last sold in 1998 to New Zealand Post...
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Art Saves Lives: Toi Ora Creative Classes Relieve Strain on the Mental Health System
In Auckland, where one in three adults experience mental health challenges, Toi Ora is a vital part of the recovery and wellbeing landscape, supporting and alleviating the mental health system....
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Future Leaders Back Safer Cycling for Auckland
Among the signatories are four mayoral candidates, signalling strong cross-sector support for transforming Auckland’s transport landscape. The full list of candidates who have taken the pledge is available on Bike...
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A New Era of Thoughtful Jewellery in New Zealand
New Zealand’s newest demi-fine jewellery brand, BY TONIN, launches with two collections inspired by simplicity, meaning, and responsibility. Founded by husband-and-wife team Carlo and Mia Tonin, the brand is grounded...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink Ribbon Street Appeal – Grab a bucket, get dressed up in pink and join thousands of volunteers around NZ collecting donations for Breast Cancer Foundation on 17 and 18...
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KOAST 2025 - Art, Culture, Community; Connection Across the Mid-Far North...
This Labour Weekend, the KOAST – Tai Tokerau Art Trail invites visitors to journey through the Mid–Far North and experience art in the places where it’s created. Across 47 venues, nearly...
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Down to Earth Organic Wine Tasting is coming to town!
For the first time at The Sapphire Room Ponsonby Central, Down to Earth Organic Wine Tasting is coming to town! Down to Earth is a special event series that brings...
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David Hartnell: One minute interview with Meredith Lee
What got you interested in antiques? My interest in antiques began early, inspired by my parents’ own passion for collecting. I did a BA in Art History with the goal...
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Auckland Asia Festival Returns as NZ’s Largest Two-Day Asian Celebration
Few events in New Zealand offer the chance to experience so many different cultures in a single weekend. The Auckland Asia Festival celebrates every corner of Asia: from the traditions...
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Auckland Live proudly presents the inaugural We The Young, a festival of arts, imagination and adventures
We The Young marks Auckland Live’s first ever arts festival exclusively for young audiences, with shows to entertain six month olds, to sixteen year olds. The festival will take over...
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Clear choice this election: vote City Vision for progress
Jon Turner, councillor candidate for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa, says, “City Vision are the team who get things done. We have led the way on supporting better public transport, investing in housing and...
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Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?
Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between 9-22 September so they can choose Auckland’s champions. This means in October, Tāmaki Makaurau gets a newly elected set of leaders...
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Auckland Heritage Festival celebrates 75 years since the 1950 Empire Games...
This year’s theme, ‘Auckland at Play’ explores the spirit of sport and recreation, including honouring the 75th anniversary of the 1950 Empire Games – a defining moment in New Zealand’s...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
This was declined because the "window for requests for re-valuation has closed". What obvious tosh! Council was a YEAR LATE with their revised valuations and then gave the public a...
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Empowerment Psychology, a comprehensive local psychological clinic
Tell us about what you do? We are Empowerment Psychology, a comprehensive psychological clinic dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services to children, teenagers, and adults. Our practice operates both...
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60 Year Anniversary of Pompallier Tennis Club
Tell us a little about the club’s historyTennis has been played on our beautiful tree-lined site on Green Street, St Mary’s Bay, since 1898. The Ponsonby Catholic Tennis Club was...
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Letter to the Editor: To the Minister of Transport
Chris.Bishop@parliament.govt.nzPrivate Bag 18888, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160 I am writing to you on behalf of the shopkeepers of Grey Lynn, Auckland who have gathered this morning Thursday 22 August 2025...
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Letter to the Editor
In this latest three-year electoral term, Mike has yet again proven why he is such a valuable, indeed essential, personality in our locale. A voice for common sense and reason,...
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Housing Unaffordability
The reason that housing in Auckland is so unaffordable, especially for young working people as my article points out, is demonstrably NOT a lack of zoned land but due to...
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Gael Baldock: Taking on Town Hall - part 1
In reality it’s more like a living organism made up of elected officials (elected every three years) headed by the Mayor and the CEO responsible for staff (maybe they should...
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Communities and Residents – Waitematā Local Board Team
The C&R team are capable hard-working community advocates with a depth of governance experience, area knowledge and subject matter expertise needed on a Local Board. They bring experience ranging across...
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Reliable Elegance for Shutters and Outdoor Shades
The last thing you want is to be left chasing a company that’s vanished between your deposit and the final installation. That’s why so many Aucklanders turn to Lahood® Window...
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Bryan Verey – Carver identified
Then, as luck would have it, I met the Business Development and Event Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens & Auckland Domain Wintergardens, Amy Pollard. She kindly looked through their archives...
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My Word is My Bond – When a Promise Becomes Legally Binding
But what happens if that promise is broken, especially when there’s no formal contract? The law recognises that some promises shouldn’t be broken, even without a formal agreement. This principle,...
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Sarah Trotman, ONZM: VOTE! Make Your Voice Count
The upcoming local elections will run from Tuesday, 9 September 2025, through to 12 noon on Saturday, 11 October 2025, and are conducted via postal vote. Locally, you will...
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Meet the New Queen of Ponsonby
The new owner of The Cosmetic Clinic Ponsonby's story is one of resilience, sacrifice and determination. Nataly grew up in the favelas of Brazil where daily life was about survival....
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Johnston Associates: Why Your Business Needs a Succession Plan
Even 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 a business. Cue power struggles, drama...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Auckland Central
I’m not sure what else you are supposed to call it when the Government is warned by their own officials, experts and service providers that their intended decisions will increase...
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David Hartnell: One minute interview with John Schipper
We take care of the dead and look after their families, helping them to say goodbye in a way that reflects the deceased’s unique personality. Natural Funerals are based on...
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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...
