Mangawhai-based Willow Banbury sells colourful jars of Sour Maiden kimchi, sauerkraut, and bubbling ferments, under a red gazebo – she’s at Grey Lynn Farmers Market fortnightly. Where did you grow...
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Auckland is fast becoming the cycling mecca of the South Pacific, with a huge surge in people jumping on their bikes on both weekdays and weekends. Following a 20.3%...
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Breathwork for Manifestation: Listening to the Wisdom of the Body After returning home from my trauma release training in Bali a month ago, I knew that bringing this work to...
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Free one-stop online service giving hospitality businesses a single point of contact for food, alcohol and outdoor dining licensing advice Provides a simplified solution to the thousands of businesses with...
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Polestar New Zealand has announced David Nash as its New Zealand brand ambassador. To celebrate the partnership, Polestar and The Wine Room by David Nash will host a seasonally refreshed...
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Planning and design work for the rebuild of New World Victoria Park has reached an important milestone, with concept designs now complete and the project moving into its next phase. ...
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You know that flutter of nerves before speaking in front of people — the racing heart, the dry mouth, the hope that someone else gets picked first? We’ve all been...
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With less than a month to go until Dry July begins, New Zealanders are being encouraged to sign up and go alcohol free for 31 days to support people affected...
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As Tāmaki Makaurau comes together to celebrate Matariki, Matariki ki te Manawa returns to the city centre with illuminated art, storytelling, augmented reality and live performance inspired by the people,...
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It's time for a clearout! Shop now at The Studio of Tableware’s Winter Stock Clearout and save BIG on their fantastic range of quality tableware, dinnerware, cutlery, glassware, cookware, kitchenware,...
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2026 Book Industry Awards Finalists announced for Bookshop of the Year, Publisher of the Year, the Booksellers Choice Award and Audiobook of the Year. Every book that finds its way...
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Tell us about Re:brand. Some history? Re:brand is an evidence-led branding and strategy agency with offices in Ponsonby and Wellington. We started in 1999, which in agency terms makes us...
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Sixteen years after representing New Zealand on the international pageant stage, Ina Babic is back, this time with the opportunity to become the first 40-year-old woman to win the Miss...
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The Great Kiwi Music Festival to debut on Waiheke Island next Waitangi Weekend with the biggest line up of NZ bands on Waiheke ever with Th’Dudes, Jordan Luck Band, Stellar*,...
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A modern twist on a classic cocktail is arriving just in time for winter, bringing jammy fruit flavours, premium craftsmanship and effortless entertaining to Kiwi consumers. A new generation of...
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UNICEF Aotearoa and Les Mills are calling on New Zealanders to get moving by taking part in Workout for the World, a global fitness fundraising campaign raising money for children...
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Fresh from a wildly successful run at Sundance, Big Girls Don’t Cry will have its NZ premiere as the Opening Night film at this year’s New Zealand International Film Festival, kicking...
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Kevin Fraser built a global comedy empire from nothing. Ten years in, the world can't stop watching, and New Zealand knows why. There was no stage manager. No venue. No...
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Coeliac New Zealand highlights the role understanding, support and community plays in living and thriving gluten-free. This June, Coeliac New Zealand is leading Coeliac Awareness Week (15 – 21 June...
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A spellbinding new novel from New Zealand author James Russell. A story of survival, belonging, and the extraordinary magic of the circus. Best-selling New Zealand children’s author James Russell returns...
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Papali'i Fatu Feu'u ONZM, one of the most influential figures in contemporary Pacific art, will reflect on a lifetime of creativity, cultural leadership and advocacy in a special public conversation...
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Tourism pioneer AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand is set to launch the world’s highest lift-and-descent ride at Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower this month. SkyRide is a new 192-metre high vertical...
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Diary Date: Sunday, 21 June. On this day ecostore will be offering 10% off all bulk refills - don't forget to bring your empty ecostore bottles to participate. ...
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Crying Ivy are four-piece alternative psych band from Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea and Saint Kentigern College. With two single releases already under their belt, Crying Ivy are quickly...
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MECCA, Australia and New Zealand’s ultimate beauty destination, today officially opened its elevated new Ponsonby store, marking the next chapter of the brand’s nearly two-decade journey in New Zealand. Located...
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They just can't reach them. An Auckland founder launches flock, built for walk-in businesses that want to bring their regulars back on demand. Every week, thousands of customers walk into...
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Auckland Transport (AT) is in the final stages of delivering its largest ever annual road maintenance programme with over 480 kilometres (km) of Auckland’s roads having been repaired and resurfaced...
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is welcoming people from across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond to come together for Matariki Herenga Waka, a city-wide celebration of the Māori New Year led by mātauranga...
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I’ve been to a large number of public meetings in my 22 years of editing and publishing Ponsonby News. I attended one last night, where a crowd of around 200...
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Join the PAWGUST Challenge This August... This August, Kiwis are being encouraged to leash up, step out, and walk for a good cause as PAWGUST returns to support the next...
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Community groups, schools, sports clubs and not-for-profits across Auckland are being encouraged to apply for support through Kinetic's Moving Communities Fund, with grants of up to $10,000 and additional in-kind...
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Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s leading cultural organisations are coming together this Matariki to deliver a region-wide programme of events, experiences and activities that celebrate connection, reflection and wellbeing. The coordinated programme...
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is welcoming people from across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond to come together for its annual Matariki Planting Day on Saturday 20 June. The planting day is part...
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We have all heard the lovely dulcet tones on the Newstalk ZB radio adverts, “Hi, I’m Janice from Elderly Assist.” I asked her when and how did she come up...
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Mozzarella & Co. and Bar Albert at voco Auckland City Centre are marking winter truffle season with a line-up of truffle-infused dishes, cocktails, and a bespoke baked camembert that's making...
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My late husband and I got married in the Grey Lynn Baptist Church in March 1975. It was an unbelievably hot day, I had three bridesmaids and the Rev Taylor...
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The Ponsonby News team would like to acknowledge the huge loss of Nutana Nathan Andrews, AKA the inimitable NaeNae from SPQR. An incredibly kind, witty and generous person who was...
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One night only. Queen: An Acoustic Tribute. Friday 19 June, 7:30pm, Ponsonby Baptist Church. featuring Leo Ronayne, Nick Jones, Hadley Ronayne. Hear iconic songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are...
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A breathtakingly tall Brachiosaurus and crocodile-mimicking Suchomimus are among pre-historic giants now making their way to Auckland Zoo’s Dinosaur Discovery Track – set to re-open on Wednesday Following last year’s...
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Ross Thorby: Bay of Islands or BustDuring a night of gentle rocking, we cruised up the northland coast from Auckland with only an occasional buffering of weather against the hull....
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Ponsonby News has three copies of Norton 360 Premium to giveaway to three lucky readers. Please email: martin@ponsonbynews.co.nz with your name and postal address and be in to win. First...
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There’s not a lot of rest for someone as community minded as Greg Moyle whose philanthropy knows no bounds. The latest, his bequest of 20 significant New Zealand artworks to...
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Course: Mains; Cuisine: Mexican; Difficulty: MediumPrep time: 20 minutesCooking time: 25 minutesBaking Temp: 180 degrees CPack of soft tortilla wraps allowing 3 per person1 onion3 cloves of garlic crushed2 tsp...
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Kia ora koutou,During the winter months, it’s harder to leave the warmth and comfort of home. However, conversely, you need a little social interaction and connection to lift mood and...
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New Zealand’s retirement village laws are set for major reform, following years of concern from residents, families, advocates and the industry itself.More than 11,000 submissions were made during the Government’s...
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Bed 3, Bath 2, Garage 1 Alexander Kramarenko +64 21 0494 824 or Casey Chen +64 21 368 811, Ray White Asking price $1,695,000What started out as a quest to...
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Every great home begins with a conversation – ideas, sketches and the first what-ifs. For The Point, Landmark Homes Central West Auckland’s newest Show Home, that conversation started with Italian...
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Ellerslie Events for versatile and memorable venues for conferences, meetings, weddings, gala dinners, celebrations and corporate events.Set within the iconic grounds of the historic Ellerslie Racecourse, Ellerslie Events is one...
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I am interested to hear what Ponsonbyites think about the Police likely having more power to move homeless people off the streets. I believe the rough sleepers and beggars who...
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A conversation with the Principal of Ficino School.Nestled in a leafy street in Mount Eden, Ficino School has built a reputation as a highly regarded independent school for Years 1...
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