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Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.


The magazine is A4 in size, full colour, and usually around 100 pages in length.

Ponsonby News is a community magazine that includes: local news, views and events, personalities, celebrities and local people, shopping, fashion, food, wine, cafes, restaurants and bars, relaxation, arts, theatre, music and motoring, accommodation and hotels, architecture, conservation and real estate, home, lifestyle, diversity and pets, wellbeing, mind, body and spirit, community, education, sport and travel.

Effective February 2025 we are online only
  • Martin Leach

    Editor & Publisher


    Martin has extensive experience and has received 18 international accolades for publishing excellence. In London, Martin launched a number of business to business magazines, events, masterclasses, dinners and conferences as brand extensions. He was featured in Charles Handy's book, 'The New Alchemists', how visionary people create something out of nothing. Published by Random House UK 1999

  • Jay Platt

    Distribution / Subscriptions Manager


    Jay has 18 years experience in information technology, HR, business development along with an intuitive feel about popular culture. Born in London, Jay has spent most of his time in 'Blighty' apart from a spell in California. He relocated to New Zealand with Mister Scottie and Martin Leach in April 2001.

  • Gwynne Davenport

    Operations Manager


    Gwynne has experience in customer service and graphic design. Part of the team since 2009, she enjoys the variety that each day brings and working alongside such a fantastic community.