10 JERVOIS

For more information contact: 10-12 Jervois Road | www.10jervois.co.nz 09 360 9988 | sales@10jervois.co.nz

HSP Development Ltd

The site of the first Ponsonby Town Hall and historic police station in Three Lamps, Ponsonby is set to become eco-friendly and design-driven private luxury apartments for those who want a refresh in life. With perfect views of the stunning Waitemata Harbour and the twinkling Auckland CBD, 10 Jervois will model luxury, future-built living in a heritage site.

10 Jervois is the newest project of NZ company HSP Developments, who have taken extreme care to ensure that high quality materials and reliable, highly reputable contractors and suppliers are used to deliver a spectacular offering into the Three Lamps landscape.

Adherence to the Council standards complement the high aesthetic values of HSP Developments, with renowned New Zealand architect Daniel Marshall designing the apartment building. Careful considerations prioritising quality and aesthetic have been made for residents to feel and see at every touch point. Environmentally friendly solar power and smart-home living elevates 10 Jervois from any other luxury apartment development in Auckland.

10 Jervois will boast 15 apartments, each built to embody easy, high quality and convenient living. Two penthouse suites are available for those who want the best life has to offer, as well as 1, 2 and 3 bedroom options that will come outfitted in premium appliances such as Gagganau and Miele, smart home capabilities and smart appliances. All buyers receive a free tablet to receive updates of the project, with the ability to choose bespoke options for their new home.

Space is prioritised in 10 Jervois, with sweeping open plan living areas which open to private, covered balconies. The apartments are perfect for hosting friends and family, as well as having a daily coffee in the fresh air while looking out over the ocean.

The apartments will be perfect for those looking to downsize and yet thrive in the vibrant suburb of Three Lamps, with access to motorways, public transport and easy walking distance to iconic eateries and utilities. Parking is available on-site, as well housekeeping, a cafe and dedicated work office space for residents on the ground level. Every aspect of life has been serviced so that residents spend their days focusing on what brings them joy, in a beautiful home in the heart of Ponsonby.

The build is projected to start in late 2023 with trans-Tasman construction company GN Construction.

003 COVER STORY - 10 JERVOIS - NEW APARTMENTS

006 LETTERS & EMAILS

007 FROM THE EDITOR

008 DAVID HARTNELL: ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW

018 MIKE LEE: THE LAND OF THE ENDLESS SUMMER

019 PUNEET OF PONSONBY

020 FACES AT GREY LYNN FARMERS MARKET

021 FROM THE MAYOR - WAYNE BROWN

023 CHLÖE SWARBRICK: MP AUCKLAND CENTRAL

030 ROSS THORBY: VISITING THE HAWKES BAY

031 AUCKLAND LIVE SUMMER

032 PONSONBY PARK

033 MELISSA LEE: NATIONAL LIST MP

036 GAEL BALDOCK: TE REO - USE OF MACRONS

038 HELEN WHITE: LABOUR LIST MP

040 HELENE RAVLICH: LOCAL WELLNESS FOR 2023

050 EAT, DRINK + BE MERRY

057 FASHION & STYLE

058 FUTURE GENERATION

065 PONSONBY PROFESSIONALS

066 HOME: WHERE THE HEART IS

068 ARTS & CULTURE

072 HOROSCOPES

074 THE PONSONBY PINK PAGES

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We love your magazine. What a wonderful addition the Silky Otter cinema is to our area. It's such a pleasant experience and the staff are lovely. Thank you for coming to Ponsonby and I hope you get lots of support.

Not so good news: Back in 2021, Auckland Transport, having completed consultation for Ponsonby, put out a news release promising big changes were coming making the main streets better for people. One example was the promise of a Barnes Dance on the corner of Ponsonby and Williamson where Countdown is. Nothing has ever happened. Can someone please ask AT why their promises fell on deaf ears and I am disappointed the local board has not been chasing it.

Bill Evans, Freemans Bay

Elected members of a local board are the face that the public sees, whilst behind them are the staff, who are only known to those public citizens who are actively engaged.

I have been presenting and attending Waitematā Local Board meetings for many years. Area Manager, Trina Thompson has made that process pleasant, even when my views conflicted with those of certain members.

Over the last nine years she has advised four incarnations of both Ōrākei and Waitematā Boards and taught elected members their democratic obligations and procedures in upholding their oath to serve. Sadly, she is leaving to take the same position closer to home at the Devonport - Takapuna Local Board. Our loss is their gain.

Thank you Trina, you will be sorely missed.

Gael Baldock, Community Advocate

Two accolades to start the year. I commend Ponsonby News for appreciating the need for community to have their voices heard. Further, Councillor Mike Lee must be acknowledged for his already deep involvement in complex community matters.

I enjoy reading Ponsonby News from start to finish each month. Without fail, the Editor gives community the opportunity to share their views - both positive and negative. Every month I meet constituents who have read and considered Letters To The Editor, written by others. They give me their own context and opinions.

Community engagement is key to increasing interest in local politics. Ponsonby News plays an important part in civic engagement and can be proud to be an example to other community focussed publications.

Elected again in October 2022, Cr Mike Lee impresses with his commitment to the constituents he serves, not just those who voted for him. He is clearly listening and actively engaged across his broad and diverse ward, which spans from Waiheke to Westmere. Cr Lee's comprehensive view of the macro views affecting Aucklanders means he is already making an impact for all Aucklanders. This is the sort of positive politics Aucklanders need and deserve.

The community is starting to feel heard. Long may this continue. Sarah Trotman, ONZM, Waitematā Local Board Member

PS: constituents wishing to share views or meet with me can reach me at sarah.trotman@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

In signing off on my final Ponsonby News column following the local government election last year I made a plea for a line to be drawn on the monthly abuse directed at me and my City Vision colleagues.

It was therefore disappointing to see in the December edition that not only are you allowing the abuse to continue towards former local board chair Richard Northey, it has been ramped up even further and also directed at new chair Gen Sage.

The late John Elliott left a legacy of thoughtful opinion pieces. He always played the ball and not the person. It is sad to see the pages of Ponsonby News now turned over to selfstyled "community advocates" who engage in misleading and vitriolic abuse.

Ponsonby News plays an important role in providing local news. The lively features on arts, culture and people in the community deserve to be celebrated. This is in stark contrast to Lisa Prager’s “opinion” pieces and letters. In December she made the claim that City Vision has “ravaged” our neighbourhood. You only need to read through 12 years of back issues to know this can not be true. Every month, starting with Shale Chambers, the local board chair has reported in Ponsonby News on the activities of the local board and the service of committed elected members. It is City Vision-led boards that have notched up a long list of achievements, including opening up of much loved walkways, restoration of heritage buildings, delivered many new playgrounds, environmental programmes and community grants for local groups.

There will always be differences of opinion, but it is a long established media principle that material facts on which an opinion is based should be accurate. Please can you put an end to vitriol, misinformation and abuse in the pages of Ponsonby News. It is harmful and can not be ignored any longer.

Pippa Coom, Grey Lynn

Trees are sacred and serve a vital role in absorbing water and creating oxygen. We need to debate how we treat trees in our city. Can a tree damaged in a storm be allowed to heal and regrow after an unsafe limb is removed or should it just be felled and turned into a plaything?

I say trees are sacred and serve a vital role in absorbing water and creating oxygen. We should preserve and protect all trees as much as possible. What do you think?

Lisa Prager, Tree Advocate

The Auckland Rainbow Pride Parade is back in Ponsonby on Saturday 18 February from 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm.

As you know, the Rainbow Parade was cancelled last year due to Covid restrictions, so it's great to welcome it back to our street this year with over 40 floats, about 20 of which are motorised. It’s Rainbow by name and rainbow by nature and is a melting pot of people, communities and love in a street known for its vibrancy and heart.

Our front cover this month focuses on 10 Jervois. The site of the first Ponsonby Town Hall and historic police station in Three Lamps Ponsonby is set to become eco-friendly and design-driven private luxury apartments (15 are available) for those who want a refresh in life. With perfect views of the stunning Waitematā Harbour and the twinkling Auckland CBD nights, 10 Jervois will model luxury, future-built living in a heritage site.

This new apartment building is the newest project of New Zealand company HSP Developments who have taken extreme care to ensure that high quality materials and reliable highly reputable contractors and suppliers are used to deliver a spectacular offering into the Three Lamps landscape.

Finally there is a real alternative to glyphosate. A local company based in Ponsonby, Safe Weed Control, is providing a new chemical free, organic and non-toxic weed control service to local residents. Ponsonby News will keep pestering the council until glyphosate is finally banned. Good luck Matt Kirby with your much needed alternative.

In her feature this month Helene Ravlich has covered local wellness… reimagined for 2023. “By February many of our

New Year’s resolutions may have fallen by the wayside, usually because the “go hard and go fast” approach just sets us up for failure.”

This month we have a new column from our Mayor - Wayne Brown. As he told us, "It’s just gone 100 days since 180,000 fellow citizens chose me as Mayor and I have been busy firstly dealing with an unwanted budget deficit of $295m left for me by the new High Commissioner to UK."

There are a record number of letters to the editor this month. Please remember that opinions expressed in Ponsonby News are not always the opinion of Alchemy Media and Ponsonby News. We believe in free speech, even if the words are critical and take our lead from Kim Hill on RNZ on Saturday mornings as she always reads out the criticisms of her show, as well as the positive comments.

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Jasmin Ziedan has been the managing director of Base FM for the past 14 years. Jasmin is also MD of Island Base, a non for profit organisation providing free music mentoring for Pacific and rangatahi Māori tapping into the wide network of Base FM DJs and artists.

What do you like the most about Ponsonby?

Base FM used to be based in Ponsonby for many years.

I lived down the road on the top of Grey Lynn and my entire life really only took place in Ponsonby. I always loved its variety of hospo and retail and close connection to other cute suburbs like Freemans or Herne Bay. Western Park with its buildings sticking out of the ground and hidden bottom area is also a real gem. And of course the Ponsonby Foodcourt is such an institution for food, yummy freshly squeezed juices and cheap house wine.

Our Base FM aerial was set up on their roof for over seven years and broadcasted out to the surrounding areas.

How have you survived the pandemic?

It came with its challenges like for most. But to be honest, once I got my head around it in terms of 'can't beat it, embrace it' style, I quite enjoyed having a slower pace of life and getting back to the simple things. The music industry is busy, fast and always full of noise and technology. Some peace and quiet, walks, baking and puzzling made for a nice change.

What was your childhood like?

Well, I was born in Egypt and raised in Germany, so I'd say it was quite different.

Dream holiday?

The magic triangle : Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas.

Bucket list?

I've hiked Machu Picchu, lived with the tarantulas in the Amazon, slept in -25 degrees with oxygen masks in Bolivia, swam with the sharks in the Galapagos, set up a radio station on a Pacific island and I'm about to have a baby. My bucket is full for now.

Most Kiwi thing about you?

Going to the rugby most Saturdays. As a German-Egyptian that means a lot and only took me 15 years to get my head around.

What job would you do other than your own?

Archeologist - discovering more of ancient Egypt.

If you were reincarnated what would you be?

A fluffy white puppy.

Something that you really disapprove of? Marmite.

If you won a million dollars?

Buy an island and a boat.

What motivates you?

Sunshine.

What happens when we die? We go to ‘Neverland’.

Chill out how?

I'm an active relaxer. Meditation or doing nothing, even just watching TV makes me uncomfortable, so I like to walk with my headphones on or swim laps, or bake.

Which item of clothing can't you live without? My scarf!

Favorite time of the day? Breakfast.

Your dream home?

I'm currently building it. Will report back next year :-)

Most treasured possession? My engagement ring from Paris. It's not worth much in terms of the price but that’s not what it should be about. Right?

What superpower do you wish you had? Travel through time and places.

What gizmo can you simply not live without? The magnetic phone holder thing in the car.

Greatest weakness? Nutella.

Favourite movie?

Dave Chapelle's Block Party because it's featuring all my favourite artists, comedy and a rad concept at once.

If you could change one law or policy in New Zealand, what would it be?

No discrimination. (DAVID HARTNELL, MNZM)  PN