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FROM THE EDITOR
We were glad to get 10-minutes with Mayor Len Brown during his ‘Mayor in the Chair’ at the Grey Lynn Community Centre last month. The Mayor indicated he was well briefed regarding the Bunnings’ consent application and the number of submissions, which was way more than the norm. My colleague, John Elliott urged Len Brown to be strong, kia kaha, in ensuring the tenor of the changes made it in to the Plan and even powers of acquisition, where they where necessary to ensure zoning integrity. We mentioned issues with the Bunninngs consent and he noted that there were legacy issues within the planning department, which needed to change. The mayor knows, we as a community are serious and understands the logic of our issues with the Bunnings’ application! We are now distributing 18,000 copies and despite the economic climate, our business is growing like a run away train - we have an ever increasing advertising base. We are delighted to announce that Inger Kite has joined the team as business development manager. Inger (pictured above), will be well-known to some of you, from when she ran her business, Bravista in Three Lamps. Every year, since 1790, Bastille Day is celebrated on 14 July and is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. Festivities and official ceremonies are held worldwide. Don’t miss seeing Linn Lorkin and French Toast perform at La Cantine - P 38. This issue, I’d like to welcome some great new columists; former Ponsonby News team member and ex model, Julie Bonner writes monthly with ‘News from Frog Pond Farm’. Jay and I feed the birds daily in Western Springs, which is why we appreciated our country scribe’s ‘Meet the Chooks’ P 49.
The World Belongs to the Dissatisfied
photography: Gwynne Davenport
WE’VE HAD A VERY EVENTFUL MONTH. WHILE DELIVERING OUR JUNE ISSUE OVER IN ‘Parn-Hell’ I slipped on the steps of Trelise Cooper’s store and ended up at the bottom, feeling concussed and bleeding. It was my own fault, as I was checking a text, when I slipped and ended up with a fractured elbow, shortly sporting a huge black eye. I carried on with PN deliveries for the next four hours, not realising the damage I’d done to myself. Then it was off to Ponsonby Whitecross, where they were so kind to me. Thanks team. A big shout out to Trelise, who emailed to check up on me and she then sent me some gorgeous Jo Malone product to cheer me up. Thankfully, I have a hard working, loving Partner, my soul mate Jay, who supported through this rough patch.
We love to have a drink out. Not every night (Jay reminded me the other day, that in London, the only night we didn’t go out on was a Tuesday!) We hope you enjoy our A-Z of bars in this issue. Please mention us, if you’re buying a drink - P 52. We’re already tired of this cold weather and so felt like celebrating a mid winter Christmas… Christmas should be cold - snowy, but in January our Christmas food focuses on salads and BBQs. Spoil your loved ones with a small gift. Jay has chosen a range of local gift ideas - P 64. Before I forget, Sheena Shuvani, the Clairvoyant in Ponsonby Central is also writing a monthly astrology column, starting with Cancer. P 83. Ross Thorby is a well-known chap. He was behind the original Franklin Road Lights display, which is talked about world-wide. The lights are a youtube sensation, but I digress, dear readers, I hope you’ll have a giggle at Mr Thorby’s first epistle in his ‘Ross Thorby: Sea Fever’! SOME of his stories are NOT for publication! If you are over 18, please tell us, which celebrity you think Mr Thorby most looks like, to go into the draw to win a case of six bottles of Toi Toi’s most agreeable Sauvignan Blanc (closes 20 July 2013). Email: Julie@toitoiwines.co.nz - P 86. (MARTIN LEACH) PN
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