It’s true that she doesn’t sit back when there’s something going on that needs to be righted. And certainly, those following undemocratic paths will have experienced the pointy end of...
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Come along people, place your bets, the Local Body Electoral Sweepstake is about to begin. The prestigious tri-annual race can be a dirty affair: politicos jockeying for position, back room...
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One Saint Stephens is the first property in Oceania to gain the globally recognised ‘WELL Residence’ certification. The WELL Residence seal is the only global certification for healthier homes which...
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Our soils are in trouble. Decades of over-tilling and chemical-heavy farming have stripped them of life, leaving behind fragile ground that struggles to nourish crops or hold water. According to...
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The Ponsonby and Herne Bay community recently lost a pillar of strength and service with the sudden passing of Norman Stanhope — a man defined by his integrity, calm leadership,...
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John Schipper is a funeral director at Natural Funerals, I asked him to tell me about his business. We take care of the dead and look after their families, helping...
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An Auckland charity that started their first Bike Hub in a humble container eight years ago has just clocked up 100,000 visitors across the nine hubs it now operates. The...
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City Vision representatives say election vandalism has gone too far following a raft of attacks cutting out the faces of candidates on hoardings across Auckland. Moustaches and pirate patches are...
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"This is a major step forward in understanding the geological processes happening beneath our coastlines..." Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind...
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Ponsonby’s KOL Restaurant is adding some fun to its offering this September, giving diners the chance to eat well, pay what they feel, and support a charity - all at...
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WOOF, THE PONSONBY DOG SHOW HELD EACH FEBRUARY...NO. 10 THE PONSONBY RAINBOW PARADE...NO. 9 TE RIMUTAHI - PONSONBY'S CIVIC SPACE....NO. 8 THE GREY LYNN PARK FESTIVAL...NO. 7 FRANKLIN ROAD CHRISTMAS...
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Fact Facts $73 million investment in the local community 2,752m² supermarket 120 local jobs created 105 car parks 6 team member-operated checkouts 8 self-scan checkouts 205 trolleys Foodstuffs North Island...
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New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has given The Twisted Sisters Triathlon Club in Manurewa a $5,000 grant to support swim instruction for women, supplying pink swim caps for visibility and...
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The wait is over, New Zealand! The world’s most viral burger brand, MrBeast Burger, created by YouTube megastar Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), is officially launching in Auckland on 29 August...
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The membership of U3A Ponsonby includes many avid readers who were delighted to hear a presentation from Nicola Legat (ONZM) on the topic of publishing in New Zealand. Nicola was...
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This September, Park Hyatt Auckland proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary, marking a remarkable journey that began during one of the most challenging periods. Since opening its doors in 2020 at...
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The World Literacy Foundation announced today that Zayna Mansoor, a student at Epsom Girls Grammar School, is a Youth Ambassador for 2025. She will serve as a local advocate, aiming...
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I wish to express my thanks for the amazing public support for the notice of motion to the Planning & Policy committee to make helipads in residential areas a prohibited...
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Many older villas and bungalows will have a limitation as to parcels noted on their title. This is especially prevalent in older suburbs like Ponsonby, Freemans Bay and Herne...
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There are many issues facing you, the people I’m elected to serve. One issue that is of constant concern to many of you is parking. At the heart of Auckland,...
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Here at council we are fast approaching the end of the political term, but that doesn’t mean our normal council business stops. If anything, we are working faster to...
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This winter, we are delighted to introduce ‘Edible Conversations’ – a delicious new collaboration between Kelmarna Community Farm and Ozone Coffee. Hosted at Ozone Westmoreland over two nights in...
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It’s been a month of looking back with gratitude and looking ahead with purpose. As a Korean-born New Zealander, I was honoured to participate in events commemorating the 72nd anniversary...
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It’s this time of year that Ponsonby seems to fall into a kind of slumber. Being that it’s the place people like to go out to, it’s more noticeable when...
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This past month, I joined Quiet Sky’s community hui in Westmere on council’s decision to approve a billionaire’s private helipad despite over 1000 objections from our community. Auckland councillors...
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Notice of motion banning helipads in residential areas in the city blocked but succeeds in the Gulf. Helipads and their ear-shattering impacts on neighbours have been highly controversial in...
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Artificial Intelligence is taking over our world. No wonder many of us are scared of it. Science Fiction has a strange way of becoming Science Fact, to paraphrase Carl Sagan,...
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Sustainability of Te Rimutahi's development. Sustainability has been a key driver of Te Rimutahi's development, and the photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on the canopy roof provide a real world, educational...
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In the last few weeks, you will have likely heard the uproar about the granting of a consent for a helicopter pad in Westmere. I have been a firm advocate...
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Tēnā koutou katoa, Organic Wine Week (OWW) 2025 is coming up in September — the perfect time to swirl, smell and sip the stunning array of organic wine from Aotearoa...
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A well-structured business loan can mean the difference between standing still and moving your business forward. While every business has its own growth plan, nearly all need extra capital at...
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Sandesh Heinicke and her husband, Anando Kirsch, are a regular part of the Grey Lynn Farmers Market community on Sunday mornings. Your background is as a naturopath and a herbalist?Yes,...
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It had been over 20 years since I’d been to Melbourne. It is one of my favourite cities in the world, following many previous visits. But last time I was...
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After months of grey skies and cold, damp days, the first hints of spring have finally arrived. With blue skies, sunshine and some warmer days, now is the perfect time...
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Bringing together the soul-stirring vocals of Aotearoa’s most-awarded solo artist with a 50-piece professional orchestra, the Bic Runga with Auckland Phil concert on Saturday 6 September will be an exceptional...
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Award-winning journalist and Grey Lynn resident. David Robie was on board the Greenpeace environmental ship Rainbow Warrior on its last mission to Rongelap Atoll in May 1985 and stayed with...
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Mood sets a new tone for music streaming: Music media veteran Grant Hislop launches new platform 'Mood' — combining streaming, shopping, and event discovery in a uniquely curated music experience....
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LeDoré: In Residence is a limited-time pop-up boutique on Ponsonby Road. This uniquely immersive space offers Julia’s new range of bold colourful silk, tailoring and leather jacket capsule and an opulent...
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Much Moore’s Newest Ice Cream Drop Scoops Up a Spoonful of Nostalgia Remember that sweet, milky magic left at the bottom of your cereal bowl? Much Moore has captured that...
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Plans for a multipurpose community facility were submitted to Auckland Council as part of the Western Springs Speedway Association’s expression of interest in April and buried deep within the Akhaveyour...
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25% to 50% off all stock of Ecoya and George & Edi. Range includes candles, room sprays, diffusers and more. 1 Grosvenor Street, Grey Lynn from 10am to 3pm
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Your favourite cosy wine bar is flipping into market mode! Once a month, Freida’s opens its doors for a morning of vintage hunting, vinyl spinning, and good vibes. Browse vintage...
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The nation’s top restaurants and must-visit dining destinations- 10 of them from Ponsonby - were named today by Cuisine and will feature in this year’s Cuisine Good Food Guide. Around...
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Tickets to the 10th annual Winetopia Auckland event has just gone on sale, representing a decade of bringing the best of the New Zealand Wine scene to the city. Established...
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Grey Lynn School was already 50 years old in 1960, when I first attended as a five-year-old. Solid doors, old wooden windows and floors all told the story. The cloak...
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Thousands of Christmas roles now open – from Santa to cheeky elves and jolly helpers Santa’s sleigh is going full throttle this year and he’s calling on New Zealanders to...
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The Pacific Music Awards Trust is proud to announce the 2025 Ministry for Pacific Peoples Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to one of the South Pacific’s most influential cultural...
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Water Safety New Zealand and ACC are calling on New Zealanders to take part in World Drowning Prevention Day on Friday 25 July - an annual advocacy event organised by...
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Work is under way to make the fire-damaged New World Victoria Park site safe for entry, with Foodstuffs North Island confirming today that the building remains too dangerous for anyone...
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“Is he gonna die?”“Yes.”“I mean, is he going to die tonight?”“Oh.Yes.” As an old man’s death rattles ring out through a mansion late at night, four young men consider their...
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