Aucklanders are guaranteed a little extra sunshine this summer, as Auckland Live presents Helios - a breathtaking, larger-than-life artwork created by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram. Arriving in New Zealand...
Making its Festival debut with a young and brilliant showcase of classical musicianship, the city’s oldest chamber orchestra presents not one but three concertos and the world premiere of a...
The name Te Rimutahi translates to the lone Rimu tree, referring to a sacred tree that once stood where Ponsonby and Karangahape Roads intersect today. For Mana Whenua, Te Rimutahi...
If it floats, powers, paddles or pulls up dinner, The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is calling all boaties and fishos back on deck this May. Dropping anchor at...
Our summer of events at Kelmarna keeps on rolling throughout March. Next up is Kelmarna’s Little Kai Festival - an alcohol-free, family fun afternoon on Sunday 8th March,11am to 4pm. ...
Being a pet owner to a companion animal is far from a one-way street. While many of us imagine that as the humans in the relationship we set the tone,...
In the lead-up to ANZAC Day, Gallipoli’s human stories take the stage. Auckland audiences are invited to experience one of Aotearoa’s most moving theatrical works when acclaimed actor and playwright...
After delighting Auckland Pride audiences in 2025, award-winning theatremaker and Ponsonby resident Hamish Annan brings Before We Begin back to Basement Theatre for a three-night send-off season. A naughty, playful, surprisingly tender experimental...
Kiwi band SIX60 delivered personalised farewell messages over the international departures PA system and performed in the departures hall as part of Auckland Airport’s 60th anniversary A 10-metre lyric art...
If you missed out last year, now is your chance to witness hundreds of monarchs take flight in a spectacular release that returns to the Auckland Botanic Gardens...
Sixteen years ago, plant-based food in New Zealand was often dismissed as niche, bland, or “hippie.” little bird kitchen helped change that story. Founded with a bold vision to show...
Australian winery Brown Brothers has been named among Forbes’ World’s 50 Best Wineries, securing 12th place globally following votes from an international academy of wine experts. The ranking places Brown...
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.
