Home Ease Solutions is led by Kim Willis, who brings a wealth of life experience to her work. After many years as a set dresser in the film and television industry, Kim developed a trained eye for detail, composition, and creating spaces that feel both authentic and inviting.

Paul Catmur, who has lived in the Ponsonby area since arriving from the UK in 2000, recently published his first book. The ‘Gutter Bar’ is an extremely funny, satirical novel set around the advertising industry in London and the annual global shindig in Cannes.

Lahood Window Furnishings launched its new Colourways Collection to a VIP audience of interior designers, architects and media at their Mount Eden Showroom on Thursday 16th April. Lahood's interior designer Tricia Dunlop, along with Celia Faris from wholesaler Materialised, guided guests through the collection over drinks and canapés.

For NZ Music Month! Created by leading contemporary artist Jess Johnson and director Simon Ward, XYZZY (pronunced 'zizzy') is an immersive art-based planetarium screening like no other.

Last month Western Springs was back on the agenda of the Governing Body. It will be recalled that in October 2024, CCO ‘Tatataki – Auckland Unlimited’ managers, after more than 10 years of trying, backed by Mayor Wayne Brown and a majority of councillors, evicted Speedway from Western Springs - its home for nearly 100 years – to Waikaraka Park.

Located in the heart of Grey Lynn, The Surrey Hotel is a versatile destination for both business and leisure. With a range of flexible conference rooms available, it’s the ideal setting for meetings, workshops, and private events.

We have lived at the corner of Bullock Track and Surrey Crescent for 27 years. I was surprised to learn – via a Facebook post rather than any formal communication – that Auckland Transport (AT) is considering changes to this intersection.