Courtney Petley is a woodworker based in Westmoreland Street, near Farro in Grey Lynn, She hand carves utensils and objects from reclaimed native timbers, and she also teaches small-group workshops....
“Priceless… wonderful. One out of the box; a winner.” — John Smythe, Theatreview In an era where a single social media post can shatter a life, Social Animal brings a sharp, satirical edge to...
Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has agreed on principles to guide how Plan Change 120 could be amended. This follows the government announcing it will reduce...
Herd your cubs, pups and tadpoles to Tunes 4 Tamariki: The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia’s latest interactive children’s concert that’swinging its way to Takapuna’s Bruce Mason Theatre on 28 March...
Carole Beu MNZM is the owner of The Women’s Book Shop at 105 Ponsonby Road, which she opened in1989. Today they house over 3,000 book titles. It is one of...
Ponsonby locals are very familiar with the sight of St Paul’s College students, resplendent in their smart navy uniforms, as they make their way to and from the school half-way...
Following a robust public process, the future use of Western Springs Stadium is closer to being decided – a further developed ‘Western Springs Bowl’ concept is set to go to...
Why has the Ley’s Institute Library not been renovated and reopened? Given the Government has relaxed the rules and restrictions relating to earthquake strengthening, I am keen to hear from...
Parking madness going from bad to horrendous. AT is obviously determined to go out of business with a vindictive ‘bang'.Not only is it wasting our money on an obscene explosion...
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 (“Amendment Act”) came into force on 21 February 2026, introducing significant reforms to New Zealand employment law, including, among other things, clarification on contractor...
Back in 2016, we were renovating our bathroom and we needed to rent a room locally while our facilities were out of action. We stayed at the Great Ponsonby Hotel...
Say goodbye to the stable muralThe Ardmore Road Dairy, once famous for being open late when supermarkets and petrol stations were not, has been converted into a beauty salon at...
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.
