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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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, New Zealand’s leading contemporary art award. Held every three years, the Prize culminates in...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“Priceless… wonderful. One out of the box; a winner.” — John Smythe, Theatreview In an era where a single social media post can shatter a life, Social Animal brings a sharp, satirical edge to...
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Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has agreed on principles to guide how Plan Change 120 could be amended. This follows the government announcing it will reduce...
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Herd your cubs, pups and tadpoles to Tunes 4 Tamariki: The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia’s latest interactive children’s concert that’swinging its way to Takapuna’s Bruce Mason Theatre on 28 March...
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Carole Beu MNZM is the owner of The Women’s Book Shop at 105 Ponsonby Road, which she opened in1989. Today they house over 3,000 book titles. It is one of...
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Ponsonby locals are very familiar with the sight of St Paul’s College students, resplendent in their smart navy uniforms, as they make their way to and from the school half-way...
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Following a robust public process, the future use of Western Springs Stadium is closer to being decided – a further developed ‘Western Springs Bowl’ concept is set to go to...
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Why has the Ley’s Institute Library not been renovated and reopened? Given the Government has relaxed the rules and restrictions relating to earthquake strengthening, I am keen to hear from...
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Parking madness going from bad to horrendous. AT is obviously determined to go out of business with a vindictive ‘bang'.Not only is it wasting our money on an obscene explosion...
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The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 (“Amendment Act”) came into force on 21 February 2026, introducing significant reforms to New Zealand employment law, including, among other things, clarification on contractor...
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Back in 2016, we were renovating our bathroom and we needed to rent a room locally while our facilities were out of action. We stayed at the Great Ponsonby Hotel...
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Say goodbye to the stable muralThe Ardmore Road Dairy, once famous for being open late when supermarkets and petrol stations were not, has been converted into a beauty salon at...
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