Te RimuTahi – Social Dancing

Our new Ponsonby Civic Space, Te Rimutahi with its large covered wooden floor is perfect for dancing.  Imagine people dancing together – just like they do in Europe? Music plays, people come and join in. We are taking from the tradition of European cities where public dancing in the square has been happening for centuries.…

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Te Rimutahi – History of Ponsonby’s new Civic Space

Te Rimutahi is the Māori name for the ridge that Ponsonby Road follows.The street has always been an important transport route. Translated the Lone Rimu Tree, references a significant tree which stood at the intersection of Ponsonby Road and Karangahape Road. Te Rimu Tahi is now the name of the new civic space located at 254…

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Te Rimutahi – Ponsonby’s new Civic Space Opening Event

After 12 years of advocacy work which began with a petition of over 1200 signatures calling for the retention of the entire site at 254 Ponsonby Road for the new civic space, followed by 10 years of work as the Community-Led Design Group (established by the Waitematā Local Board in 2015), the transformation of what…

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Wai-a-te-Ao Bullock Track – Ecological Restoration

Wai-a-te-Ao Bullock Track Restoration The Auckland Central Branch of Forest and Bird has a vision is to create an urban oasis where we can learn, enjoy and respect the natural world in the Inner city suburbs.  This area is one you may not really notice – as you drive up and down the Bullock Track.…

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Big Bike Film Night – Biking from around the world

The Big Bike Film Night is a touring film festival that showcases a collection of short films from around the world, all centered around the theme of cycling. It features a diverse range of films encompassing action, adventure, drama, humor, and inspiration, appealing to a broad audience of bike enthusiasts. The Big Bike Film Night…

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Winter Planting: Grey Lynn Ecological Restoration Projects May 2025

Late Autumn is the perfect time for planting, weeding.  Consequently there are 3 working local bees in the next few weeks. The best time to plant native plants in Auckland is generally during the cooler months, from May to early Spring  This allows plants to establish their roots before the hotter, drier summer months. After…

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