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FROM THE EDITOR
Last month, after several postponements, Woof!, the Rainbow Dog Show was held in Western Park.
Host, Steven Oates, always has high standards, with judges including Annie Crummer, Tom Sainsbury, and Ben Barrington among others. Our cover stars, Dollie and Bo, walked off with the ‘best dressed’ prize.
Putting the ‘Great’ into Great North Road A new community-led vision sees Great North Road becoming a great north boulevard of trees. Great North Road between Ponsonby Road and Grey Lynn village with its glorious ridge-top location and arterial access from the west is ripe for intensification. The potential for form and scale change is massive, as is its growth as a major arterial route to and from the west.
Business In Service to the Community (BISC) BISC is a networking organisation of business people who are community-minded and are looking for opportunities to meet likeminded business people while supporting local schools with their financial contributions.
Streets for People This issue includes an update from AT on the Ponsonby Road ‘Streets for People’ project. AT are working with the community to trial safer ways to travel and to create a more vibrant Ponsonby Road between Anglesea Street and Williamson Avenue. The changes will be temporary, installation will be quick, and adjustments can be made once the changes are in place.
Weddings in a New World The past year was one that we could never have planned for - and the pandemic’s impact on the wedding and events industry has been monumental. Couples - along with event planners, designers, and vendors - worldwide have faced countless challenges, but now is the time to reschedule, research and rejoice in the possibilities that 2021 and beyond brings.
Apartment Living The way we are living is changing. A single dwelling on a large section with a stand-alone garage is fast becoming a thing of the past. City fringe living is becoming more and more high density and the urban buzz hums everywhere. (MARTIN LEACH) PN
Jay Platt, John Elliott & Martin Leach
photography: Connor Crawford
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IT’S A TEAM EFFORT... WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS
CONNOR CRAWFORD
I am a working artist and photographer with a colourful and rhythmic perspective. I enjoy shooting the front covers of Ponsonby News. KEN RING
My yearly NZ Weather Almanacs began in 1999. During the tragic 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, my work created international interest. I currently live in Ponsonby.
DAVID HARTNELL - MNZM
For the last 53 years I’ve been a freelance entertainment journalist and author. I’ve lived in the Grey Lynn area for nearly three decades; I have met and interviewed some amazing people. KERRY LEE
I’ve been a freelance writer for a year now, and what I love most are the wonderful people I’ve meet along the way. #best job.
FINN MCLENNAN-ELLIOTT
I work as a booker, promoter and festival programmer. Active in all areas of the music community; folk music is my specialty. LUCY KENNEDY
I am a young local writer who loves to read! Each month you will find my reviews of new books for people who love to read as much as I do.
HONOUR MITCHELL
I have lived in the Ponsonby area all of my life. I write the column ‘Teen Picks’ which explores everything on offer in the greater Ponsonby area. PHIL PARKER
Journalist and published author, I have had a career involving both wine writing and hosting boutique wine tours in the Auckland region.
HELENE RAVLICH
A freelance writer and copywriter for almost 20 years, I have written for publications all over the world and couldn’t imagine myself in any other job. PIPPA COOM
I am Councillor for Waitemata and Gulf Ward on Auckland Council. Formerly, Chair Waitemata Local Board.
JOHN APPLETON
I have a keen interest in nutritional medicine and how it may be used to support people with chronic illnesses. ROSS THORBY
I have had a wanderlust for travel ever since I was old enough to own a passport. Since I discovered cruising, I have become unstoppable.
JOHN ELLIOTT
I am the founder of Ponsonby News and write for the magazine. My career has included politics, education and publishing. My interests include the environment, the economy and social justice. SOFIA ROGER WILLIAMS
A vegan for over a year and vegetarian for over seven years with a passion for writing. I am a local student reviewing some of Ponsonby’s best vegan eats.
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