About the Ponsonby Community

Ponsonby, situated two kms west of Auckland city is a vibrant and colorful suburb.

Residents and visitors enjoy the many shopping, dinning and art establishments as well as heritage protected architecture and a real community spirit.

The streets are lined with cute character villas, many of them updated to 21st century standards.

Kids can walk to either Ponsonby Primary or Ponsonby Intermediate - both highly regarded schools.

If they are not listening to story time in the historic Lays Institute library, mums and their young ones are often seen enjoying a sunny day at the many parks and playgrounds.

As the sun sets Ponsonby comes alive with night clubs, bars and live music.

Eating

If you love food, Ponsonby is your place.
Home to international flavors from the Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Chinese, Thai and Malaysian you'll be spoiled for choice.

While on a night out enjoy designer hamburgers, fish and chips or a kebab.

Shopping

Shopping in Ponsonby is all about FASHION: the latest in clothing, designer eye wear, jewelery, art, homeware, furniture and interior design can be found along Ponsonby Road.

Specialty stores include a chocolate shop, bike shop, florists, art supplies, baby wear and more.

Body and soul are catered for by day spas, hairdressers and massage therapists.

Also available are a butcher, fruit and vegetable shops, deli, banks, post office locksmiths and two nearby supermarkets.

Transport

As Ponsonby is centrally located many locals choose the green option and walk to work - both CBD and Kingsland for example are a short 20-30 minute away.
The frequent Link bus services connects Ponsonby to downtown Auckland, Parnell, Newmarket, Grafton and Newton.

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