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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.

WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH, YOU GOTTA LAUGH!

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.

ZOO’S DINOSAUR NIGHTS & LIGHTS RETURNS

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.

CLOSE TO WHAT YOU LOVE, DESIGNED FOR WHAT’S NEXT

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.

MIKE LEE: THAT 7.9% RATES RISE

If you believe Auckland is being fixed, then I have a bridge to sell you.

HELEN WHITE, MP FOR MT ALBERT: THE COURAGE OF TOLERANCE

Every so often, a particularly unpleasant email lands in my inbox or social media message appears on my feed. Sometimes it is simply abusive.

CANDACE KINSER: NATIONAL PARTY CANDIDATE FOR AUCKLAND CENTRAL

Auckland Central should be the front door to New Zealand: confident in itself, safer in its streets, and open for business again.

DRIVEN BY DESIGN: POLESTAR NZ WELCOMES DAVID NASH AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

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.

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Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.

About us

Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.

About us

Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.

About us

Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.

About us

Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.

About us

Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.

About us

Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.

About us

Ponsonby News has been published on the first Friday of every month, excluding January, since 1989.

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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.

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    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.

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