10 JERVOIS REDEFINE YOUR LIFE

Save on Uber with various and local cafes, restaurants and shops at your doorstep. 10 Jervois residents will also receive exclusive VIP services at the 10 Jervois spa, cafe & exclusive club.

Welcome to the epitome of luxury and sustainability in the heart of Ponsonby! Our newest development, 10 JERVOIS, offers an unparalleled modern living experience that flawlessly blends luxury and sustainability. Imagine waking up to breathtaking views, feeling the cool breeze, and immersing yourself in a vibrant and bustling neighborhood. Our apartments are equipped with state-of-the-art green smart systems that allow you to reduce your environmental footprint while enjoying maximum comfort.

Don't miss out on the chance to win a Tesla and wall connector during our lottery phase. Imagine cruising around in your brand new electric vehicle, effortlessly charging it at your own personal charging station. Are you ready to live your best life? Register on our website now to discover more about these exclusive luxury apartments that will soon be available. Join the 10 JERVOIS community now and experience a lifestyle of luxury and sustainability that goes beyond your expectations.

Our goal is to provide a unique & unforgettable living experience that exceeds expectations. We understand that property value appreciation and practical living requirements are crucial concerns, and we are committed to providing exceptional solutions for both. Our team of experts is ready to help you find the perfect apartment that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Daniel Marshall Director of Daniel Marshall Architects www.dma.nz

Daniel Marshall Architects have designed the development and their strategy was to ground the building with a three-level sculptural brick base, relating to the heritage buildings along Jervois Road.

“When DMA was approached to design this project, we were really excited to be able to work within such an iconic area. We first investigated the rich history of the Three Lamps area, with a view to understanding the historic tapestry of the streetscape. Our primary design objective was to create elegant urban living spaces within a contemporary architectural building, whilst still paying homage to the rich architectural heritage of Three Lamps. We worked closely with Adam Wilde, our heritage consultant, as well as with Auckland Council’s heritage team. The interior of the building, arranged around an atrium, reflect a generosity of public space and an abundance of natural light. Having lived in various apartments through my life, I understood the shortcomings of many apartments, so we strove to ensure all the apartments reflected a luxurious lifestyle. The terraces of each are conceived as outdoor rooms, allowing connection with the streetscape and harbour views as well as the ability to retreat from the hustle and bustle of Jervois Road.”

Mitchell Blunden Managing Director of GN Construction www.gnconstruction.nz

Mitchell says his firm has the depth of experience required to deliver this carefully crafted project.

“10 Jervois is an example of the luxury inner city living project that we have become specialists in constructing. Having recently completed luxury apartments nearby, we are excited to return to the area in delivering what will be an excellent addition to Three Lamps. Thoughtful design and the selection of durable materials crafted into exceptional details not only create a beautiful aesthetic and depth to the building facade, but also provides an enduring robustness that will stand the test of time – something that gives us as builders peace of mind knowing that the building will provide comfort and lifestyle for generations to come.”

Gerard Thompson Director of Barker & Associates www.barker.co.nz

Gerard says from a town planning perspective, the property is unique and will enrich the character of Ponsonby.

“The property is subject to a frontage control and has a number of mature trees located directly adjacent to the existing buildings. Navigating the resource consent process involved taking a collaborative approach with Auckland Council. The design approach was an iterative one involving Auckland Council’s heritage specialist, urban designer, and arborist. From the outset, Council was keen to see a landmark building on the site befitting its prominent corner location. Tempering the design, however, was a need to blend the building in with surrounding character buildings to ensure that the scale and form was sympathetic to the overall character of Three Lamps. There was a strong desire from both council and the applicant to retain as many of the mature street trees as possible.”

Jeff Davidson Director of Residential Project Marketing at Colliers www.colliers.co.nz

Jeff says this boutique offering will seamlessly connect with Ponsonby’s renowned streetscape of beautiful eateries, designer homeware and fashion stores, while offering outstanding views across the Waitematā Harbour.

“These generously proportioned homes are crafted with sustainability in mind incorporating smart home technology and solar energy systems to minimise costs to purchasers and to the planet. The interiors are filled with an abundance of north and west-facing natural light, featuring elegant timber floors contrasted with natural stone, floor to ceiling windows and private balconies to maximise the panoramic views. HSP Developments are offering ‘early-bird’ purchasers a unique opportunity to personalise interior selections and designs. With only a small number of retail units and apartments available in this in-demand location and a ‘first in, first served’ philosophy, early registrations of interest will be rewarded.”

For more information contact: 10-12 Jervois Road | www.10jervois.co.nz

Sherryl Todd | 021 222 6308 09 360 9988 | sales@10jervois.co.nz

HSP Development Ltd

10 JERVOIS - IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN

An outstanding, world-class luxury apartment project with transcendent views, location, and quality second to none, 10 Jervois offers superlative city fringe living in the form of fifteen impeccably appointed residences.

The development is located on the corner of Redmond Street and Jervois Road in a prime Three Lamps position and in the heart of the city’s most vibrant suburb. Views across to the Sky Tower, Rangitoto and panoramic Waitematā Harbour are a given, and with Ponsonby’s world class dining and retail precinct sitting right there on your doorstep, you’re surrounded by the best that the city has to offer.

Three Lamps is saturated in New Zealand history, with the site previously occupied by the likes of the Ponsonby Hall from 1874 – 1911 and the very first Ponsonby Police Station from 1889 – 1970. Due to the historical nature of the much-loved suburb, care has been taken to adhere to the Auckland Council’s regulations at every touch point, and the resulting development will sit beautifully within its heritage surrounds.

Uncompromising quality and luxury will be seen in every aspect of 10 Jervois, with care taken to ensure that every moment spent while at home is peaceful, effortless, environmentally friendly and supremely safe. VIP and various onsite services maximise relaxation and enjoyment, while the lock-and-leave nature of the apartments means that you needn’t think twice about holidays overseas or long weekends away at the beach. And with a footprint befitting a luxury home, you can rest assured that space will never be an issue, with liveability also most definitely top of mind.

10 Jervois has been designed by renowned New Zealand architect, Daniel Marshall of Daniel Marshall Architects, who says: “Our primary objective was to create elegant urban living spaces within a contemporary architectural building, while still paying homage to the rich architectural heritage of Three Lamps. The interior of the building, arranged around an atrium, reflects a generosity of public space and an abundance of natural light, while the apartments themselves are spacious, with light and ventilation from both ends and large outdoor rooms, or lanai as they are known in Hawaii.” Fully furnished with top of the line and internationally recognised appliances and whiteware brands, such as Miele and Gaggenau, residents will also enjoy premium extras like on-site housekeeping, a spa, cafe and pet-sitting services, for a life most definitely well lived.

“When DMA was approached to design this project, we were really excited to be able to work within such an iconic area,” says Marshall. “We first investigated the rich history of the Three Lamps area, with a view to understanding the historic tapestry of the streetscape. We worked closely with Adam Wilde, our heritage consultant, as well as with the Auckland Council heritage team. Having lived in various apartments through my life, I understood the shortcomings of many of them, so we strove to ensure all the apartments at 10 Jervois reflected a luxurious lifestyle. The terraces of each are conceived as outdoor rooms, allowing connection with the street scape and harbour views as well as the ability to retreat from the hustle and bustle of Jervois Road.”

Q & A With Daniel Marshall of DMA

How long ago did you start working on the concept for 10 Jervois?

We started working on it in February of 2022.

What was the initial brief?

There was already a scheme produced by another architectural practice that had kind of established the programme, but it was having problems achieving compliance with the urban design expectations required for a site this important. We were bought in as a fresh set of eyes and set about redistributing the original programme within a more sophisticated form. We wanted the pedestrian experience to reflect the history and established heritage of Three Lamps, so that drove the sculptural articulation of the façade with deep brick window and door entries and the set-back and more ethereal upper two levels. To enhance the interior experience we enlarged and enhanced the internal public spaces and arranged the apartments around a central atrium, which facilitated openings on the front and back of many of the apartments.

We hear that the council had high expectations about the location in terms of the development being a landmark statement – how did that effect things from a planning point of view?

As mentioned above, we worked really closely with the Urban Design team as well as the Heritage and Landscape teams at Auckland Council to get a good understanding of their expectations, and reflected those in our finished design. The people we worked with from Auckland Council were extremely proactive, which really helped us get to where we are now.

Did you work on the ground floor retail spaces as well, and if so, what sort of businesses do you hope they will attract?

Yes, it was important for us to present an 'active edge' to the pedestrian experience, both on Jervois Road and Redmond Street. It was a critical part of the design strategy to make the most of the corner site, so we have emphasised the corner experience in a direct homage to the old Ponsonby Post Office. So lovely to have the corner opened up as a retail environment. I think, because of the generous and elegant facade experience, the retail could be extremely flexible and would appeal to any number of high value retailers. Retaining the existing trees and providing a veranda provides a sheltered and alluring street environment.

Who do you see living in 10 Jervois?

The apartments would definitely appeal to those who appreciate luxury and gorgeous views, as well as a position close to - but not in - the CBD. It would be the perfect location for those who appreciate the ability to be able to lock up and leave at any point. (HELENE RAVLICH)  PN

For more information contact: 10-12 Jervois Road www.10jervois.co.nz Sherryl Todd on 021 222 6308 sales@10jervois.co.nz HSP Development Ltd

004 HELENE RAVLICH: 10 JERVOIS

008 LETTERS & EMAILS

009 FROM THE EDITOR

010 DAVID HARTNELL: ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW

014 MIKE LEE: IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY

015 PUNEET OF PONSONBY

016 FROM THE MAYOR - WAYNE BROWN

028 LISA PRAGER

031 CHLÖE SWARBRICK: MP AUCKLAND CENTRAL

032 ROSS THORBY: NAPIER WHERE THE EARTH MOVES

034 PONSONBY PARK

035 MELISSA LEE: NATIONAL LIST MP

036 GAEL BALDOCK

038 HELEN WHITE: LABOUR LIST MP

040 EAT, DRINK + BE MERRY

040 FACES AT GREY LYNN FARMERS MARKET

045 LIVING, THINKING & BEING

046 FASHION & STYLE

048 FUTURE GENERATION

053 PONSONBY PROFESSIONALS

054 HOME: WHERE THE HEART IS

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066 HOROSCOPES

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Ponsonby Neighbourhood

A friend of mine was recently enjoying walking around our neighbourhood, as we are encouraged to do!

She was impressed to see a couple of lovely hydrangeas growing out of a fence line partially over the footpath.

My friend plucked two hydrangeas' flowers to place in her lounge to brighten up her home after these two latest extreme weather events.

Imagine her surprise to be alerted shortly afterwards by another friend of ours that she had been “shamed” online through photos and a complaint on Facebook by the “owner” of the flowers and the property that the hydrangeas were projecting from!

Eventually the post was taken down after various hostile and negative responses from supporters of flower lovers. However, the attempt at personal humiliation over such an unbelievably trivial “crime” again exposes how genuinely pathetic some levels of our society have descended to.

When personal meanness descends to neighbours “dobbing in” neighbours for alleged breaches of Covid restrictions, spiteful allegations of harassment, or now a classic, childish overreaction to flowers being “plucked” purely for enjoyment, then something has gone very wrong with our community.

Whatever happened to the New Zealand we used to know?

Everyone helping others, pitching in, and helping others to just get on with life, especially in times of emergencies and in particular not caring about colour, creed, religion, ethnicity, or social “status”!

Something has gone very wrong these last few years!

No names will be mentioned regarding the exposing of the crime of “stealing” flowers, however, I do hope that common sense and decency soon visits the home of the precious citizen who reacted so childishly and publicly to such a victimless “crime”!

To finish - if the person who complained about the “theft” knew anything at all about hydrangeas they would know that pruning and removal of flowers encourages new flower shoots and growth.

Perhaps they should have thanked their flower loving neighbour instead of resorting to juvenile attempts to punish their own neighbours.

Roger Hawkins, Herne Bay

WAITEMATĀ LOCAL BOARD CHAIR

In the midst of all the noise, it can sometimes be hard to hear the messages that really matter.

Noise can take many forms – from deliberate misinformation (no – I’m not a City Vision secret agent!) to crusades by “community advocates” on hobby horse issues… to public personality clashes (eg media vs Mayor). Then there are some noises that we can’t ignore (flooding, slips, inadequate infrastructure).

But if we listen carefully, the key messages can still be heard.

The Waitematā area has problems – a walk up Queen Street reminds us of this, as does a 60 minute cross-town drive in gridlocked traffic. These problems are solvable, but to do so means the Waitematā Local Board has to take a leadership role, particularly with Council and agencies such as Police.

We need to focus on things that matter – demanding basics like drain cleaning, better urban design, a visible Police presence and events that give locals and visitors a reason to shop, work and play in the CBD and fringe suburbs. We need to stop spending time on things that don’t matter or are outside the remit of local boards. The Board must listen to its residents and businesses, and do what they want.

As Chair, my aim is for the Waitematā Local Board to listen more, do more and achieve more. I won’t be distracted by noise – but a bit less of it would be a relief to those of us who simply want the best for Waitematā.

Gen Sage, Waitematā Local Board

Opinions expressed in Ponsonby News are not always the opinion of Alchemy Media Limited & Ponsonby News.

What a hell of a month it's been with cyclones, heavy rain and extensive flooding. Our thoughts go out to all those affected.

At the height of the storm Cockburn Street residents Dr Joseph Earles, and his wife Dr Nina kayaked over the hedge at the back of the property to rescue Dick Johnson, Anna Coddington and their two children, who were trapped in an upstairs bedroom as flood waters surged up their staircase. Mike Lee says he is proud to represent these local heroes.

After having been delayed, finally Woof – the Rainbow Dog Show is on in Western Park on Sunday 19 March (rain date 26 March). The iudges include Suzanne Paul, Justine Smith, Thomas Sainsbury and Buckwheat. It’s always a fun afternoon and we are crossing our fingers for a bright autumn day.

Happy feet. That’s what you get when you dance Swing. Happy face. Happy body. Happy mind. Why not take Cait Mclennan Whyte’s advice and try swing dancing. Once you start there’ll be no stopping. It’s a great way to meet people, get exercise and have fun.

A big thanks to everyone who checked in on me following my recent hospital visit - I was very ill but am almost back to normal.

Finally Ponsonby Central is the place to be with their Summer Sundowners drinks and food offerings which runs until the end of March. (JAY PLATT & MARTIN LEACH)  PN