Fit for purpose parking proposed for Ponsonby
“Around 20,000 vehicles travel along Ponsonby Road every day and many drivers are also looking to park on the road, or as close to it as possible, including during the...
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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,...
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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...
