Phil Parker: Albariño – the hot new white wine
This month, something new. Albariño (pronounced Al-Ba-Reenyo), is a Spanish grape variety with crisp, citric and fruit flavours. The main home of the albariño grape is the lush and...
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The hospitality business is tough these days which is why it’s good to see businesses working closely together – a good example is Grey Lynn’s Ozone café. Once the café is closed for the day, Cassia’s team move in for their evening service.
The Covert Theatre is launching Auckland’s best EVER entertainment deal – the $42 Covert Comedy Season Pass – that gets you into every comedy show from September to December.
An immersive after dark experience of awe-inspiring pre-historic giants is on offer at Auckland Zoo these July holidays through Dinosaur Nights & Lights – opening to visitors on Friday 3 July.
For those who know this part of Auckland well, its appeal has never been just about location. It is the familiarity of the neighbourhood, the ease of being close to favourite cafés and restaurants, the harbour walks, the village energy of Ponsonby, and the everyday connection to St Marys Bay, Herne Bay, Westhaven and the CBD.
If you believe Auckland is being fixed, then I have a bridge to sell you.
Every so often, a particularly unpleasant email lands in my inbox or social media message appears on my feed. Sometimes it is simply abusive.
Auckland Central should be the front door to New Zealand: confident in itself, safer in its streets, and open for business again.
Polestar New Zealand has announced David Nash as its New Zealand brand ambassador. To celebrate the partnership, Polestar and The Wine Room by David Nash will host a seasonally refreshed The Working Lunch presented by Polestar, a curated dining experience catered for professionals wanting to elevate their business meetings, coupled with an invitation to experience Polestar’s pure progressive performance by way of an elevated Polestar test drive experience.
This month, something new. Albariño (pronounced Al-Ba-Reenyo), is a Spanish grape variety with crisp, citric and fruit flavours. The main home of the albariño grape is the lush and...
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Auckland Council is taking applications for the 2026 Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme. Tāmaki Makaurau has a rich history, with heritage buildings and archaeological sites around the region being tangible...
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Sofar Sounds is teaming up with Suite Gallery for 'Songs from a Gallery' - an intimate evening where live music meets local art. What: An intimate showcase featuring three incredible...
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New Zealand’s largest wastewater project now fully operational, unlocking major environmental benefits for generations to come. Auckland is set to reap the environmental benefits of Watercare’s Central Interceptor wastewater...
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Mana whenua involved in the City Rail Link (CRL) project today carried out Mahi Ōkawa (formal blessing) of the new CRL stations. The eight iwi of the City Rail...
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Aotearoa New Zealand’s finest performers and artists will come together in Tāmaki Makaurau for MAHUTA Matariki Concert, a highly anticipated annual celebration showcasing top-tier kaiwaiata (singers) and storytellers of Te...
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Because adults deserve school holiday fun too. Kids get all the fun during the school holidays. Meanwhile, the adults are left juggling work, activities, snack requests and endless cries of...
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The gumdrop’s out of the bag. Whittaker's has revealed its most playful block yet: the Limited Edition Whittaker's Gumdrop Block. Made with Whittaker's 28% cocoa White Chocolate combined with bubblegum...
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The five Simple Ways Every Dog and Cat Owner Can Protect Their Pets As highly pathogenic H5 bird flu (H5N1) continues to be detected in wild birds across parts of...
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Starring Jackie Clarke, directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand and with live piano accompaniment by Penny Dodd, Songs for Nobodies brings together three of New Zealand’s most prominent theatrical forces to create...
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When was the last time you gave a single moment your complete, undivided attention? Asahi Super Dry created a space that invites you to do exactly that. In Japan, the...
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Stan Walker (Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Tūhourangi, Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāi Tahu) will perform his first headline concert in Aotearoa since before...
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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.
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 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 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.
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