HOROSCOPES: MISS PEARL NECLIS

HOROSCOPES HOROSCOPES: MISS PEARL NECLIS – WHAT YOUR STARS HOLD FOR AUGUST

Aquarius (the Water Carrier) 21 January - 19 February You are very much in demand as a worker bee, but you would much rather be a social butterfly fluttering from one exciting event to another. However you may feel, you are doing too much professionally and privately. But it all contributes to the greater good. Pisces (the Fishes) 20 February - 20 March You have never been one to conform, and no matter how much pressure you feel to fit in, you have always taken a risk to be individual. Do what you have to in order to be accommodating, but don’t change your personality. Aries (the Ram) 21 March - 20 April You might be waiting for someone to just say the wrong word to you this month as you are feeling a bit on edge. You might be in a defensive mood without realising how you feel. Don’t worry though; your bark is worse than your bite.

Taurus (the Bull) 21 April - 21 May As long as you are not too distracted this month you can take confidence in knowing that you have an opportunity to plant some roots again. You still have plans for the future: don’t let anyone persuade you otherwise. Gemini (the Twins) 22 May - 21 June You seem to be always fantasising about new ways to make money and your spending is almost beyond control. Instead of dreaming, why don’t you just try and practise selfdiscipline first. Cancer (the Crab) 22 June - 22 July Try to involve as many people as you can if you are planning on starting something new as you need to make sure they know your intentions. Nobody will be in the dark, if you’re clear from the start.

Leo (the Lion) 23 July - 21 August Make sure this month you get the closure you need, otherwise you will feel unfulfilled. The best thing you can do is to make sure there is a connection between what you’re currently doing and what you are about to start. Virgo (the Virgin) 22 August - 23 September You seem to be looking for an answer to something, but no matter how much you look, you’re just in the wrong place. If it’s just advice you’re after, you should look no further than your close friends. Libra (the Scales) 24 September - 23 October You might not be happy at the moment - especially after falling out with a family member. But whatever happens next, you must listen to the advice you have been given. You are appreciated; it’s just that you don’t always believe it.

Scorpio (the Scorpion) 24 October - 22 November Don’t waste any time this month feeling sorry for yourself, which will only exhaust you. Instead you should try and reignite the passion you have and channel it into something you really want to do. Sagittarius (the Archer) 23 November - 22 December You may have to keep all your ambitions on hold again this month as unfortunately other people and their problems will again take precedence. At some point though, you will have to do something, as any desires you have may dwindle. Capricorn (the Goat) 23 December - 20 January You find it hard to read or understand some people because their behaviour can be so unpredictable. Try to avoid any direct conflict as you might hear something you really didn’t want to.

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With its own access from Puanga Lane, it offers 165m2 (including the roof deck/courtyard/balcony areas of 36m2) of high-quality urban living split over three levels.

The house is organised for living on the uppermost levels, with a roof terrace to enjoy abundant sun and light and room to grow a small kitchen garden. A cosy bay-window seat is built into the kitchen – dining space, and the kitchen features quality Miele appliances. The second level living room with balcony is arranged adjacent to the master bedroom and ensuite bathroom. The ground floor provides a coveted drive-in garage alongside the main entry courtyard, and a second bedroom and bathroom completes this level.

Part of Wynyard Central, designed by award-winning architects, Architectus, and developed by Willis Bond right in the heart of Wynyard Quarter, this is an intimate community offering a unique waterfront lifestyle in the city’s most exciting new area.

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URBAN COLLECTIVE LODGES RESOURCE CONSENT FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF HISTORIC PONSONBY ROAD SITE

Auckland-based property development company Urban Collective has lodged a resource consent application for the enhancement and development of a 1,869m2 site at 286-304 Ponsonby Road.

The Pompallier on Ponsonby proposal sits at a strategic intersection above Three Lamps and realises the potential of the iconic corner site and its adjacent historic two level brick buildings.

Urban Collective acquired the site late in 2019 for $28M and has spent the past 18 months working with Fearon Hay Architects designing an urban response for the community that embraces its heritage and thoughtfully integrates a combination of 1117m2 high end retail and hospitality, 1664m2 commercial spaces and 14 boutique residential apartments between 85m2 (1 brm) - 400+m2 (3 brm).

The collaborative efforts of project partners Urban Collective, Fearon Hay, Paul Brown Architects, Boffa Miskell and LandLab take great care to retain and protect the heritage buildings in a way that maintain key features including the service laneway structures, shopfronts, canopies and internal partitions as well as the historic character of the buildings cornering Ponsonby Road and Cowan Streets. The existing two levels are to be upgraded and re-occupied in a contemporary mix of retail and commercial use.

An additional third level, which sits under the 13m height control, is set back from the parapet and will remain visually subservient to the heritage building. The laneways established to the west and north of the existing heritage buildings separate a new structure to occupy the Ponsonby Pompallier corner. Ground level retail frontages continue the character of the street with commercial and residential occupation of the levels above.

The plan will deliver a revitalisation of the northern end of Ponsonby Road. Kelly McEwan, Development Director, Urban Collective Limited explains:

"In collaboration with the award-winning Fearon Hay and Paul Brown Architects, Urban Collective is excited to announce our most ambitious and transformational project yet.

“Rising atop of College Hill at the northern end of Ponsonby Road, we're set to deliver a genuine architectural landmark to revitalise and reshape the Three Lamps area and redefine the Auckland skyline.

“Offering high-end apartment living along with premium retail, hospitality, civic and workspaces, we're channelling Ponsonby's progressive spirit – through the prism of contemporary design and cutting-edge global culture – to create a precinct of quality, sustainability and character; a vibrant destination where people and communities come together in meaningful ways."

The design creates public laneways connecting Ponsonby Road, Cowan Street and Pompallier Terrace, congregating at a compact new urban square for indoor/outdoor dining, community recreation and entrances to apartments. The design approach is inspired by the existing Ponsonby Road heritage retail frontages, with features such as recessed entrance ways, raised sills, finely framed shop-front windows and the character of vertical modulation.

Jeff Fearon, founder of Fearon Hay Architects with Tim Hay, says the energy, history and enduring character of Three Lamps inspired the project, “Fearon Hay focuses attention on detail and context. In an urban environment, we look for a design response that creates opportunities of movement through and around active built form. The response seeks to reinforce and respect enduring qualities of the existing environment, while bringing new opportunities for architecture and creation of place on the Ponsonby ridge line.

“In this design collaboration with Urban Collective, we see the opportunity for a truly mixed-use development of a key site that can further anchor the energy of Three Lamps precinct. This response sees the establishment of new urban laneway connections, a viable mix of retail, commercial and residential uses, and the inclusion and upgraded re-occupation of historic Ponsonby Road retail structures.”

Urban Collective has confirmed Ray White Damerell Group will be taking space for commercial offices for up to 100 team members, retail and auction rooms. Managing Director of Ray White Damerell Group in Ponsonby, Gower Buchanan, states, “We’re excited to be part of such a significant regeneration project in an area that we are so passionate about. Working with a team who have such an impressive catalogue of works is a privilege."

Kelly McEwan shares his enthusiasm to develop this iconic site with Auckland’s design leaders, “We're thrilled to have such respected, talented partners together on this and look forward to working together to bring this to life in line with the resource consenting process.”  PN

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LONGING FOR THAT SUMMER WARMTH AND SUN TO ARRIVE?

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Planning to have your outdoor area covered this summer? Or to protect some of your indoor rooms from the sun? Did you promise yourself it would be done last year, and it never quite happened!

Living in Auckland, it's natural to want an outdoor space where you can dine, entertain friends or just relax. At Lahood Window Furnishings we know the key to the perfect outdoor space is to create an area that is a comfortable extension of your home. A way of creating a seamless link between indoors and outdoors.

With our Covid world impacting on supply lines and production schedules, we all need to plan ahead. Lead times are stretching out so thinking about and acting on these home improvements needs to happen now if you want these in place by summer.

Outdoor shades and awnings dramatically improve the functionality of your outdoor spaces. By providing shade and shelter from rain, outdoor spaces are ready for use regardless of the weather conditions. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ and want to avoid the sun or feel like resting with a book outside while it's drizzling, a great awning system can help you make the most of your outdoor space.

Lahood partners with the Luxaflex range of awnings and sunscreens, their design excellence and contemporary European styling is perfectly suited to protect you from the intense summer heat and harsh UV light we experience in New Zealand.

Te Ra and Nordic are great examples of folding arm awnings from the Luxaflex range. Te Ra awnings allow for maximum spans of seven metres in width and can project up to four metres out from the building. Luxaflex awnings are easily controlled and modified with remote controls so you can respond quickly to sudden changes in the weather or adjust angles and positions to suit the time of day.

And for those rooms that face North or need to be cooler in summer, sunscreens and roller blinds are so versatile at filtering the light, screening the sun or creating darkness when wanted. Luxaflex EVO sunscreens and blinds from Lahood are designed to allow air flow and light into a home through open windows while filtering out the harsh UV rays and heat. Developed to suit New Zealand's demanding weather conditions, they can be installed in a variety of ways to control temperatures inside the home during summer for maximum effect.

This is the time of year to think about awnings or screens for that summer shade. With the latest technology in shade and awning products, Lahood's experienced design consultants and installers will ensure we create the ideal bespoke design for your property.

Send us a photo of your outdoor area and we will design the perfect solution and arrange an On-Site Consultation. sean@lahood.co.nz And because you are a Ponsonby News reader you will go in the draw for $500 worth of Ponsonby Restaurant Vouchers with your order. (For orders accepted before 30th September 2021)

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