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New sustainable retail-office building coming to Ponsonby Road

Construction is soon to begin on a new retail and office building at the top end of Ponsonby Road, shaped by years of consultation, design work, and careful consideration of its place within the neighbourhood.

LOVE, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY WORTH CELEBRATING - Saturday 21 February 2026

The dream of peace, unity and acceptance remains strong, yet headlines around the world continue to be dominated by hate, conflict and division. New Zealand is not immune. At a time when many communities feel increasingly marginalised, the need to visibly celebrate diversity, inclusion and respect has never been more important.

The Association of Ki and Aikido New Zealand Announces the Opening of its first Ki Aikido Dojo in Auckland

Mind-Body Martial Art Practice Now Available at Grey Lynn.

Caviar. Wine. Waiheke Island. One Evening Only

Discover the jewel of the table at an intimate evening at Tantalus Estate, a one-hatted fine-dining restaurant in the heart of the Onetangi Valley.

Free event at Te Whatu Stardome!

Saturday 14th February 3pm-5pm, One Tree Hill Domain, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland 1023

Make Valentine’s Day easy this year

Join us at The Cav for a relaxed and enjoyable Valentine’s dinner featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks and great company.

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Happy New Year, dear readers. We trust you’ve had a nice break?
Construction is soon to begin on a new retail and office building at the top end of Ponsonby Road, shaped by years of consultation, design work and careful consideration of...
David Hartnell: One minute interview with Marty Richards
Marty Richards (and Marley his French Bulldog) have just opened a new laundry called Laundry Heaven, right next door to Hell Pizza on Richmond Road. It looks like a movie...
For sale by Auction, 12 February 30 West End Road, Herne Bay
Back in the 1960s, about the same time as NZ’s first ever TV broadcast, three houses were built on the ridge overlooking Coxs Bay. No speculative developers in those days,...
Leys Little Library News
Kia ora, It is exciting to think of the new books that will arrive throughout 2026. Fans of Douglas Stuart, Maggie O’Farrell and Lauren Groff will be happy to know...
Relationship property for thee but separate property for me?
Navigating the relationship property scene in New Zealand. As fate would have it, you meet the one. If all goes well, you become partners or spouses. As two lives become...
Summer at Kelmarna
This summer, we’re inviting you to spend summer at Kelmarna celebrating all the ways food brings people together. Back on the menu for the eighth year running, Kelmarna’s acclaimed Farm...
Deputy Mayor: Desley Simpson
Well, 2026 has started with a bang and Auckland has wasted no time proving why summer in Tāmaki Makaurau is truly sizzling! The year opened with world-class action at the...
Wayne Brown: Mayor of Auckland
I hope you had a relaxing summer break and managed to survive the 'silly season’. While you get to enjoy a bit of sun when you can catch it,...
The Aotea Company: Island Spirit, Summer Ready
Born from the rugged beauty of Aotea Great Barrier Island, The Aotea Company is built on a simple idea: creating premium, nature-led products that carry the island’s spirit into everyday...
Lisa Prager: Making Melva Media
Everyone has old video tapes tucked away with precious memories of weddings, family milestones and special holidays – I had half a shipping container full. I couldn’t argue when my...
Chlöe Swarbrick: Co-leader of the Green Party  and MP for Auckland Central
It’s quite something to open a column with necessary acknowledgement of celebrating bringing in the New Year and optimism that accompanies it, while also acknowledging the heartbreak that hangs over...
Mike Lee: John Dunmore and Marion Dufresne
Extracts from the Dunmore Medal award ceremony address. This month, I thought I would share extracts from my address at the award ceremony of the Dunmore Medal which was presented...

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Andrew Tindall and Caitlin Worth

Andrew Tindall and Caitlin Worth sent us this photo from their recent holiday in Iran. The photo was taken by a local boy in Naqsh-e Jahan Square (also known as Imam Square) in Esfahan, Iran.
Trudi Nelson

Local resident Trudi Nelson tells us, “As usual, a mighty fine Ponsonby News read. I was at the Vietnamese temple before the moon season celebration in Hanoi.”
Kelly Brown

Kelly Brown is part of the Foxes Island Wine team tells us, “I have been meaning to send you this photo snapped of me at home in New York, standing in front of the World Trade Center Memorial Reflection Ponds. A special place for me - this photo reflects my two homes - New York City and New Zealand.”
Emma Badeia

Emma Badeia of the Depot Artspace in Devonport loves reading Ponsonby News. During her lunch break, she took a moment to check out the Depot ad and article in the September Ponsonby News Arts + Culture section.