Sidart Creditors Out of Pocket
Sidart liquidators said that creditors have lost over NZD 1 million now that the company has officially been liquidated after closing last year. Following…
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Ponsonburger Returns for 2026
Auckland’s popular burger festival, PonsonBurger, is set to return for a third year next month, offering customers new and creative flavour combinations. PonsonBurger returns…
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New Chapter for Chef Matt Lambert
A highly anticipated new restaurant from internationally acclaimed Kiwi chef Matt Lambert and wife, Barbara Lambert, is set to open in Ponsonby on April…
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Gigi Closes on Ponsonby Road
Popular Ponsonby Road restaurant and bar, Gigi, has closed its doors three months out from its first anniversary. Gigi has closed on Auckland’s Ponsonby…
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Walk. Talk. Eat. Repeat – Auckland’s Latest Foodie Attraction
Launching in January 2026, Walk. Talk, Eat, Repeat, the Ponsonby Road Food Tour will showcase the best of Auckland’s cuisine. With Summer here, Auckland’s…
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Meet the Chef | Tako Yang, Gaja
Tako Yang has taken his passion for culinary excellence to new standards at Gaja, one of Ponsonby’s most popular eateries. Born in Korea and…
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Gaja Evolves Flavour Profiles
Popular Ponsonby Korean restaurant GAJA has launched its new menu, described as refinement, not reinvention. GAJA has evolved through many pivots, lessons, and late-night…
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Andiamo Reopens Its Doors
Herne Bay’s beloved neighbourhood eatery Andiamo is back, this time a little fresher, a little looser and a lot more fun. The Jervois Road…
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Sidart Closure a Loss for Ponsonby
Aclaimed Ponsonby Road culinary institution Sidart closed its doors last week with immediate effect, citing various reasons. Restaurant owner, Lesley Chandra, said that, following…
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KOL Introduces ‘Pay as You Feel’
Customers can expect something different at Ponsonby restaurant KOL this September, and support charities in the process. Ponsonby’s KOL Restaurant is adding some fun…
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That Sando Guy Redefines Asian-Fusion
Auckland-based food truck That Sando Guy has become a modern and creative staple of the growing Ponsonby culinary scene. For VeeShen Teoh and Irene…
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KOL Changes Hands
Popular Ponsonby restaurant KOL has new owners, as acclaimed restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat pass the torch. One of Ponsonby’s best-known dining spots, KOL,…
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