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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Te Rimutahi - July 2025 Update
Te Rimutahi has been a long, long time coming. The need for this community amenity was first identified by a Boffa-Miskell report in 2000, with the site at 254 Ponsonby...
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Second phase of bikes in buses trial begins -
Cyclists can now cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge Auckland Transport (AT) is gearing up for the next phase of its bikes in buses trial from July 2025, aiming to make...
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Fire ablaze at New World Victoria Park...
The Herald have just announced a fire has broken out at New World, Victoria Park. Frightened shoppers told the Herald an alarm went off and they had to flee, abandoning...
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Ardbeg has launched a new limited-edition whisky
Just in time for the winter, Ardbeg has launched a new limited-edition whisky called Smokiverse, available in very limited quantities at Glengarry Ponsonby. Crafted by Ardbeg’s whisky wizards, Smokiverse was...
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PONSONBY’S ICONIC DISHES FOR 2025.
Returning for its fifth year, Iconic Auckland Eats celebrates the best flavours and must-eat dishes that our great city has to offer. Nominated by the public each year, Iconic Eats...
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David Hartnell: One minute interview with Dixie Finlayson...
How have picture framing changed over the years, what are the most popular frames? When I first starting framing back in the 80s not a lot of thought went into...
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Letter to the Editor - Brown Street - Cutting of two lavender bushes...
I am writing to formally request clarification and an explanation regarding the recent cutting of two lavender bushes that were growing on my property, with some overhang of one onto...
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Matariki Weekend rail closure – getting one step closer to CR...
Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 20 June to Monday 23 June 2025, as essential upgrade works are...
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NZ Post to sell New Zealand’s rarest stamp at auction
On 20 September 2025, philatelists and collectors will get the chance to purchase New Zealand’s rarest stamp, the Taupō Invert. This unique specimen, a 4d Lake Taupō stamp from the...
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Mike Lee: Kiwi released on Waiheke – the return of our national bird
On a brilliant sunny afternoon on Friday 16 May on Waiheke Island, a visionary conservation project, 15 years in the making, finally came to fruition. A murmur of anticipation went...
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Letter to the Editor - NZ Ponsonby Post shop
You may be aware that NZ Post plans to shut the small but busy Post Shop at 320 Ponsonby Road, Three Lamps, in July. Their motivation is to make NZ...
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Letter to the Editor
I note with some satisfaction that new candidates are starting to appear as potential elected local ward members. We can once again only hope that the next group are more...
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Pawgust challenge!
As the chilly wind and rain of winter sets in, there's a perfect reason to step outside and get moving: the Pawgust challenge! This August, join forces with your dog...
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Meet Blue: The New Spot with Big Feelings and Even Better Food & Wine
A new dawn rises on Franklin Road with the opening of Blue — a café by day, wine bar by night, and all-round celebration of conviviality, creativity and considered hospitality. ...
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Moscato and Sparkling Moscato – two fresh, flavourful wines - just launched!
Brown Brothers has just released its 2024 Moscato and Sparkling Moscato – two fresh, flavourful wines that offer all the enjoyment of wine with a naturally lighter alcohol content. Perfect...
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Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium
There’s still time for Aucklanders to give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium. The consultation, led by Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), includes three options...
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Letter from the Editor
Led by the passion of owner and director Louise Oliver, White Spa and Float Lounge in Herne Bay believes in positive, mindful beauty therapy solutions and taking a holistic approach...
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Letter to the Editor
Te Rimutahi – Ponsonby’s New Civic Space It was great to attend the recent opening ceremony for Te Rimutahi – the wonderful new public space at 254 Ponsonby Road. However,...
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Meet local resident Emma Gaultier
A French and Paris-trained Patternmaker. I’m Emma Gaultier, a French and Paris-trained patternmaker with a background in some of the most renowned Haute Couture houses like Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Mugler,...
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Johnston Associates: The Importance of FBT Records with Integrity
Building and maintaining a clean FBT history is crucial for Compliance, and valuable in a business sale context. Maintaining good FBT records is essential for IRD compliance, especially as the...
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A Dynamic, Capable, Committed & Experienced C&R Team
Communities and Residents (C&R) is pleased to introduce its strong team of seven candidates standing for the Waitematā Local Board in the 2025 Auckland Local Body Elections. New C&R...
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Tāmaki on top MOTAT's Te Puawānanga nabs museum Oscar' at International Awards
MOTAT is blowing out the candles and bringing home gold, with Te Puawānanga crowned International Exhibition of the Year at the 2025 Museums + Heritage Awards in London – just...
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Handcrafted Modern: Where craft, design and Sustainability meet
Costume designer Katrina Hodge is the founder of Handcrafted Modern, a curated online store that connects artisan makers with people seeking enduring, sustainable objects for the home. With a focus...
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From our Farm to your Table
A visit to the Kelmarna Community Farm shop is more than just a transactional shopping experience. It’s actually a step into the inner world of the farm where philosophy meets...
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David Hartnell: One Minute Interview with Louise Oliver
Led by the passion of owner and director Louise Oliver, White Spa and Float Lounge in Herne Bay believes in positive, mindful beauty therapy solutions and taking a holistic approach...
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Hon Melissa Lee, National List MP based in Mt Albert: Putting the house in order, laying the foundations to get us ahead
Imagine your own household where costs have spiralled, savings have thinned and too much has been borrowed to cover everyday expenses. The priority has to be to rein in that...
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Desley Simpson: Auckland Council Exceeds Annual Savings Target Ahead of Schedule
Great news, Auckland! As your Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Revenue: Expenditure and Value Committee, I'm thrilled to share that we've not only met but exceeded our full-year savings...
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Upclose and personal with Anne Batley Burton
I’m Anne Batley Burton aka the Champagne Lady and Pussy Cat Lady as seen on 'Real Housewives of Auckland’. I’m an importer of Champagne Jacquart and Montaudon and I also...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Auckland Central
While sometimes political decision making can seem far away, we see the results of those decisions all around us in our day to day lives. That’s why, last month,...
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Gael Baldock: So you’ve decided to give up smoking – Let me help you with that
My mother started smoking because she married a smoker. Then one day she announced that she was giving up and she did, but not everyone is as strong willed as...
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Helen White, MP for Mt Albert: National’s budget is paid for by working women
I'm writing this article from Parliament on Budget Day. Just earlier, the Finance Minister announced she has repurposed funding allocated for fair pay for women by cancelling 33 active...
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Faces at Grey Lynn Farmers Market
Arthur and Annamarie Dixon farm an organic orchard near Katikati, bringing their produce to Grey Lynn on Sunday mornings. What were you doing in Auckland before you moved to the...
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Josephine and Joachim are the new owners of La Belle Poste Cafe in Grey Lynn
Ponsonby News asked them to tell us a little about themselves. I am whakapapa to Ngāti Kahungunu in Waiohiki and grew up in Hawkes Bay. My husband is French and...
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Ross Thorby: Goes off cruising
I am constantly amazed each day that I look at the map and discover where on this beautiful planet we are and what ports we have still yet to explore....
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Experience the sound of the symphony at six-thirty in the city
Make your mid-week evening dazzle with sensational live music at Auckland Phil’s new Six-thirty Session event on Wednesday 25 June in the Auckland Town Hall. With a 6.30pm start time...
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Sarita Solvig Blankenburg: The art of living well
Escape, Heal, Restore: An Ayurvedic Day Retreat for Winter Wellness. In the depths of winter, it’s easy to feel sluggish, uninspired and a little out of balance. This is precisely...
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St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra live
Soloists Somi Kim, piano & Amalia Hall, violinConductor David Sharp – Mozart magicSunday 15 June 2.30pm St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra presents to you not one but two of new Zealand's...
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Cruising remains one of the most underrated and convenient ways to explore the world.
Get ready to cruise into 2026. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or simply seeking a break, a cruise offers an unbeatable mix of relaxation, adventure, and value. Forget complicated logistics—just...
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LITTLE ‘LATO & GRIFFINS COLLABORATE WITH A BISCUIT GELATO TAKEOVER
To celebrate Griffin’s Chit Chat with more chocolate and a new shape, Griffin’s and Little ‘Lato have joined forces to create an epic biscuit gelato, loaded up with fresh NZ...
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Facts to help you run Auckland
Ever thought about what you’d do if elected as mayor, ward councillor or local board member? If elected in October 2025, you’ll be part of a team that calls the...
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As cities across the world adopt safer speeds, Auckland is alone in abandoning them
An international road safety expert based in Auckland condemns the city’s move to raise speed limits across over a thousand residential streets, town centres, and major public transport hubs. “No...
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Think you can do what you want with your own land? The Dos and the Don’ts
If your land is subject to an easement granting rights to the neighbouring land you need to tread carefully. The recent case of Wimax New Zealand Limited v Fuge involved...
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Freida Market – Saturday 7 June, 10am–1pm
Freida Margolis, 440 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, 1021 Your favourite cosy wine bar is flipping into market mode! Once a month, Freida’s throws open its doors for a morning of...
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Towering Beacon Yellow Post Unveiled at Brick Bay...
A bold new chapter in the Brick Bay Folly programme has begun, with the unveiling of Yellow Post, a vibrant architectural sculpture standing 11 metres tall on a newly activated...
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“There’s nowhere for us to go...”
Ponsonby Rugby Club calls for support to stay at Western Springs. Ponsonby Rugby Club is today calling on Auckland Council and the wider community to recognise a simple truth: there...
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TĀMAKI ON TOP – MOTAT'S TE PUAWĀNANGA NABS MUSEUM 'OSCAR' AT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS...
MOTAT is blowing out the candles and bringing home gold, with Te Puawānanga crowned International Exhibition of the Year at the 2025 Museums + Heritage Awards in London – just...
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F45 Grey Lynn Open Day
Hear about it. See it in action. Experience it for yourself.Saturday 21 June 10:30am – 1.30pmYour first taste of the F45 experience – no pressure, just good fun. We’re opening...
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Messini Palace's latest show
Messini Palace (Ngati Apakura) is a contemporary visual Toi Māori artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Predominantly a cast artist blending traditional whakairo rakau (carving) design and a Fluro colour palette,...
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OP-ED Jason Jones: Stadium Smokescreen Blazes
Jason Jones is a representative of Western Springs Speedway Association formed 5 months ago. Auckland council has invited feedback on the future of Western Springs Stadium via their AKhaveyoursay site....
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Three generations of the Lamb family taken at Te Rimutahi
This photo taken, last Saturday and includes three generations of the Lamb family taken at Te Rimutahi. It is interesting to note that Winifred Lamb was born across the road...
