Renowned Auckland kitchen and interior designer Celia Visser shares her thoughts on what 2016 holds with regard to kitchen design.
MoreBuying a home at auction can be especially daunting, so follow these top tips to prepare for the big day.
More‘What does the vendor want?' ‘What do you think its worth?' These are probably the two most frequently asked questions of real estate agents and it is unlikely to elicit a satisfying reply.
MoreAs the home owner, you will know every aspect of your property which you love, but would prospective buyers pick these aspects at a glance?
MoreOur day to day work confirms that we sell many homes to people right outside of the criteria they describe to us, and also to people who aren't actively seeking a new home.
MoreWith property values still increasing, strong demand for rentals and tenants funding the mortgage there is no surprise why many invest in residential rental properties.
MoreBuying a property is a major decision, money invested in obtaining the right expert advice may save you many thousands of dollars later.
MoreBuilt in 1965, the Orr-Walker House is one of Titirangi's pioneering modernist homes – a mid-century time capsule with all the patina of a well loved home.
MoreModern design meets classical looks in this brand new, award-winning villa by developer Andy Blyth and his team at InsideOut –designed by architect, Paul Leuschke. It ticks all the boxes.
MoreAs the former editor of one of New Zealand’s top design magazines, I’ve seen a lot of kitchens in my time, and this one is right up there...
MoreMy guess is you’re probably reading this on your device, sitting on your sofa. So, how much money is your sofa sitting on? Matter Architects talk about how to maximise space in your home.
MoreANZ macroeconomist Sharon Zollner and Withers Tsang accountant Stephen Tsang look beyond our shores to take a global perspective on the Auckland property market.
MoreWe catch up with Rob Champion of Natural Habitats’ technology division to understand more about the design and installation of green walls – especially in the home environment.
MoreNatalie DuBois is one of the country’s most respected kitchen and bathroom designers. We recently caught up with Natalie at her Waitakere studio hideaway she now calls home.
MoreUnlike many of its neighbours, where coffee plays a supporting role to the food, at Too Good Espresso it’s all about the coffee, according to its owner and barista, Rata Miller.
MoreWe visit the splendid Masterworks Gallery and talk with owners, Christine Hedlund and Eloise Kitson, about how to begin curating a modern collection of glass and ceramics.
MoreThis Saturday sees the launch of the annual Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival. We caught up with its co-curator at her Titirangi tree-top home.
MoreWe catch up with the Ponsonby based florist, stylist and emerging artist whose artworks have evolved from very simple still life images to making latex moulds of skulls.
MoreAuckland has an amazing and diverse network of galleries and artist studios. On the eve of the city’s annual Art Fair, we caught up with art dealer, Anna Miles.
MoreTwelve years ago, Jane McAulay-Frame arrived in New Zealand with a bag and high hopes. She now runs a successful interior design studio in the heart of fashionable Ponsonby.
MoreDeputy Mayor of Auckland, Penny Hulse, is convinced electric bicycles are part of the new paradigm that will herald a cycling and walking transformation in Auckland.
MoreWith several thousand apartments under his belt, more then 600 in construction, and many more on the boards, Architect Colin Leuschke knows a thing or two about the apartment business.
MoreWe explore a delightful and modern conversion to a Ponsonby workingman's cottage with Tim Dorrington, the architect who transformed it into a well thought out, contemporary home.
MoreA mid century home that has stood the test of time, and is still as fresh and as relevant today as it was the day it was conceived.
MorePhil Twyford labelled the Budget initiatives “a spectacular failure”. But MP for Auckland Central Nikki Kaye says the Government is well on the way to delivering more houses.
MoreAmy Archer is 10 years old, and she’s a third generation beekeeper. But it wasn’t exactly planned. A chance encounter two years ago spawned a thriving little community-driven eco-business.
MoreIf you eat out regularly in Auckland, the chances are you’ve enjoyed the surroundings of a Paul Izzard designed restaurant.
MoreArchitect Darren Jessop's designs transform what were once humble abodes into some of the most desirable real estate in the city.
MoreMobile phones have become pretty much indispensable for myriad functions they perform as part of every day life. We select our top 5 essential apps for buying and designing your home.
MoreSimon Devitt shoots houses for a living. His stunning architectural images can be seen in many of New Zealand’s premier design magazines, as well as some notable publications internationally…
MoreIt is entwined with the burgeoning history of New Zealand and Auckland. The name alone drips with history and folklore, and all revolve around a mysterious guy named Hape….
MoreAs part of an on-going drive to support community focussed initiatives, Ray White Ponsonby has purchased an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), located at 259 Ponsonby Road.
MoreOne house. Mum and Dad. 3 grown-up kids. One car (leased). No garage. Lots of negotiating. Uber is handy. 5 bikes. 5 HOP cards. Meet the family of the future.
MoreEmerging artist Sam Leitch invites the viewer to relate to his work in such a way that it becomes theirs...that his works do the talking, so each viewer connects on their own level.
MoreAndrew J. Steel is a 28 year old artist with grand ambitions. His stunning visual wit is everywhere as he steadily works his way towards his goal - New Zealand’s most prolific artist.
MoreFrom Brexit to the unfolding train wreck of the US election, it all adds up to a high degree of global uncertainty. But is that good or bad for Auckland real estate?
MoreAfter 20 glorious years, the owners of the iconic Great Ponsonby Arthotel are reluctantly putting their business on the market. What is it that makes this place so special?
MoreAuckland has licence to grow both inside the city limits and further out on the boundaries. So is it up or out? Either way, city environmentalists and ecologists are feeling uncomfortable.
MoreThe Franklin Road lights are now an established and beloved event in Auckland’s festive calendar. But how and when did it all begin?
MoreWe chat with architect Peter Townsend about this picture-perfect North Shore family home.
MoreAt a gala event held at the ANZ Events Centre, 250 designers and industry professionals gathered with eager anticipation to find out who had designed the best kitchens and bathrooms of 2016.…
MoreMost of us remember it as the Resene showroom at Three Lamps, but over the next few months this site will be transformed into one of Ponsonby’s most desirable boutique apartment developments…
MoreMore than 150 volunteers, bolstered by dozens of children from local schools and with the help of the Hawke Sea Scouts, collect over a tonne of rubbish in just two hours.
MoreGrey Lynn portrait artist Terry Fergusson captures the many aspects of human emotion in a raw and unrehearsed manner.
MoreAs we finally get the green light from the Government on motorway tolling, some Aucklanders are already asking how toll roads might impact inner city property prices.
MoreBehind the façade of a popular Birkenhead café sits a hidden gem of a home, a time capsule dating back half a century.
MoreWith changes to Auckland in the Unitary Plan, heritage manager Edward Bennett is concerned “a slow degradation” could gradually chip away at the historic character of Ponsonby and Grey Lynn…
MoreIt’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Ciaran Fitzpatrick of Grey Lynn business Complete Chimney Care has nailed it as a cool, hands-on trade that puts a smile on his face every day.
MoreWestpac Bank economist Michael Gordon predicts at least another solid two years for Auckland’s housing market boom.
MoreIf you’re into architecture and looking for something different for that special birthday or anniversary … take a look at this selection of architectural getaways, they’ll blow your mind.
MoreIndustrial designer Alain Brideson looks at emerging technologies that can change the way we get around Auckland for the better.
MoreDespite record busts, methamphetamine use is on the rise, and much of this insidious drug is being produced at small, clandestine labs in rental properties.
MorePonsonby is a community renowned for its diversity and creativity. It respects those who dare to be different and it values those who, in the face of adversity, live life to the full!
MoreGinette Auld, owner of Ponsonby perennial, Salta Café, talks about Buoy – her new ‘baby’ down on the waterfront.
MoreSo often an overused phrase and an underwhelming experience, but not here – ‘Urban Oasis’ perfectly sums up this delightfully proportioned modern family home.
MoreAs increased densification of our urban space becomes the reality, green roofs can provide much-needed relief from the concrete jungle.
MoreWill the Trump presidency spell the end of the good times for Auckland property? Economists Zoe Wallis and Sharon Zollner consider the future.
MoreNew insulation regulations for rental properties are in place. Here’s what you need to know as a landlord.
MoreThe Unitary Plan is a brilliant opportunity for innovation, say two Ponsonby architects. But sensitivity and care are needed to make it work.
MoreThis is the story of a group of dedicated Ponsonby locals who are passionate about the suburb they live in and their community led initiative to reclaim a small part of Ponsonby Road.
MoreNow in its fourth year, Ray White has again joined forces with Ronald McDonald House in this charitable initiative to put a smile on as many children’s faces as possible this festive season
MoreFor author Stacy Gregg, it was love at first sight when she came across this little Spanish Mission cottage in Westmere.
MoreAn artist can make something that takes us somewhere we didn’t expect to go. This can be rejuvenating, and we all want that.
MoreA light-hearted fundraising cabaret, reminiscent of the clubs of Cairo in the 1930’s, delivers a pot of gold for a local dance company.
MoreExpect to be challenged by a clutch of galleries in Putiki Street, secreted away behind McDonalds in Arch Hill.
MoreProlific sketcher, Murray Dewhurst is quietly capturing a portfolio of the world rapidly changing around him.
MoreThe Property Institute’s Ashley Church Contemplates The Ability of Recent Major Events To Unsettle Auckland’s Housing Market.
MoreAndy Davies sheds some light on Santa’s mount and his latest plans for Ponsonby Central.
MoreThis year’s Little Ray of Giving has exceeded all expectations, thanks to the charity of two local kindergartens, a couple of loyal tradies, & the staff and families of Ray White Ponsonby.
MoreThe Wither Hills West End Tennis Cup, co-sponsored by Ray White Damerell Group, attracts a host of international players, supported by a record crowd of enthusiastic locals.
MoreNot just a teaching resource, shared gardens are a way to bring whole communities together, says passionate environmentalist Adrian Roche.
MoreMartin's a six-time winner of the prestigious Property Manager of the Year Award, so there is very little he doesn’t know about looking after investment properties.
MoreRay White Ponsonby sits down with three inspirational local home stagers to find out more about their craft.
MoreSurrounded by some of her favourite New Zealand homes, Green Bay provides the ideal live-work balance for architect Megan Edwards.
MoreAsk yourself this – where is the first place a potential buyer sees your property? Wherever it is, their first experience of your property will likely be through a photograph.
MoreWith its traditional form and contemporary design, this modern multifunctional family home offers its owners the best of both worlds.
MoreThe inclusion of old-school style tattoo imagery combined with areas of bold flat colour brings an innocent yet challenging element to Sam's portraiture work.
MoreDiscover more about the history of Ponsonby by taking a journey through its diverse culinary past.
MoreRecord house prices in Auckland are unlikely to be affected any time soon, say two property experts.
MoreIf ever there was an example of how to bring out the best in a villa, this is surely it.
MoreBeing able to simply hoist your home up a few metres and create a new floor underneath has its advantages. But is it as simple as that?
MoreLocal artist Dean Tercel's relationship with Ponsonby and its surrounds has become an essential part of his creative being.
MoreIf you’re looking for the ideal starter home in Auckland’s hottest suburb, then this could well be it.
MoreDoes AirBnB spell cashflow heaven or horror for homeowners?
MoreLooking to turn your heritage villa, cottage or bungalow into a modern energy-efficient sustainable home? Architect Lindley Naismith says proceed with your eyes wide open.
MoreVanished Delft is an exhibition of diverse contemporary objects within the historia rooms of Auckland’s Pah Homestead, curated by Anna Miles.
MoreIf anyone is qualified to comment on the changes to Ponsonby over the years, and Ponsonby Road in particular, it has to be Peter Rogers.
MoreWe talk to Gordon Subritzky, technical manager of The Fireplace, about the practicalities and aesthetics of installing a fireplace into an outdoor living area.
MoreCute as a button from the street and sharp as a tack inside, this modern re-invention of a workingman’s cottage is the perfect marriage of new and old.
MoreOne of the festival’s organisers and curators, Clare Buchanan, reveals her top picks from this year’s line up of international films.
MoreWe talk with Jade Bentley of Art Associates on the subject of living and working with art and ask what motivates her to be deeply engaged in this world of creativity.
MoreA new era of banking industry conservatism looks set to gradually rein in Auckland’s property market over the next few years.
MoreYour definitive guide to dog-friendly parks, cafés, shop, bars… and all things canine.
MoreMulti-award-winning restaurateur couple Sid and Chand Sahrawat, of SidArt and Cassia fame, give a chef’s-eye view of their native Ponsonby.
MoreArtist and Silversmith Carlina Goffe has made her living as a maker for over four decades; a massive achievement and a huge contribution to the arts around the world.
MoreIf a corner store could be described as an institution, then Rupa’s Deli-Café and owner Dilip Rupa, who has lived in Freemans Bay all his life, must surely fit the bill.
MoreA year-long search and a stroke of luck resulted in a young couple finding their holy grail – a pristine example of an early 1970s ‘Mid-century’ home.
MoreAn innovative and inspiring energy-efficient home shows the many ways we can go green in the city for all sorts of benefits.
MoreAfter a long week in the office, head to Birkenhead and start the weekend with one of many energising walks.
MoreWith more than thirty houses to his name, Cameron Ireland can reasonably call himself a specialist in the art of converting small, draughty villas into edgy family homes.
MoreHell-bent on realising the full potential of Auckland’s Unitary Plan, energetic Generation Zero hustler Leroy Beckett discusses the group’s latest agenda.
MoreFrom listing through to settlement, Tom Horrocks makes sure that we do our absolute best to protect the legal interests of both buyers and sellers.
MoreWith the full support of Ray White Damerell Group, its neighbour Ray White Mt Albert is in now in a great position to take advantage of the expected growth in this burgeoning suburb.
MoreLong gone the tarnish of second hand in a one stop shop department store that celebrates timeless quality and the notion of recycling.
MoreTwo top performers join the burgeoning team at Ray White Mt Albert, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a refreshing and positive attitude to real estate sales.
MoreWorking across a sweeping array of projects, Rod Marler, director of Place Shaping for Panuku Development stands at the helm of a Titanic portion of Auckland’s built future.
MoreMeth is a scourge that affects both landlords and tenants, alike. At Ray White Damerell Group, our priority is to protect both sides by ensuring our properties are regularly tested.
MoreWhen you’re buying residential property, is a trust the best ownership structure for you?
MoreAs early as the end of this month, the Bright Line Test (BLT), brought in by the previous government to dampen property speculation will be extended from two years to five years, meaning tha…
MoreNow in its twelfth year this annual celebration of music and community continues to be one of the highlights in the Waitakere year.
MoreEnd the week and start the weekend by savouring the tastes at Streetfood Station Food Truck Friday and Saturday mornings farmers market at Mt Albert Market.
MoreBeing a good Kiwi, Mark Neal considers it his birthright to challenge the norm – and this attitude has spurred him and two cohorts to establish Ponsonby-based artisan gin makers, Rogue Socie…
MoreAfter enduring years of the old Council’s long term neglect, Aucklanders have reached a tipping point. The environment has suddenly become mainstream.
MoreRattle is no ordinary recording label – it doesn’t do ordinary, or standard, or commercial, or anything else that might suggest mainstream. What it does do, is uphold a persistent presence w…
MoreWant to donate your broken down household junk - a computer hard drive or sewing machine which doesn’t work anymore - to a good cause? Consider Tangleball. A community of down to earth creat…
MoreRose & Heather’s Martin Bell says setting up their furniture showroom and bespoke workshop in a combined Grey Lynn space, the only one of its sort in central Auckland, is “kind of like comin…
MoreAs the Auckland property market steers a more subdued course, gone are the heady days of astronomical leaps in housing values. But, what of the future in the light of policies designed to su…
MoreIt’s time to say no to plastic. It’s time for each and every one of us to take count of the unnecessary and avoidable plastic we use on a daily basis and do something about it. Need some enc…
MoreAnglican church, St Matthew-in-the-City opens its doors to all people. The word is spread, unbiased and with love, and its arches regularly ring with sounds of orchestral music.
MoreThis year’s Emerging Artist Awards at The Upstairs Gallery promises to be an excellent showcase of talented artists in the West. With the theme of ‘Empathy’, it also demonstrates perfectly t…
MoreA couple’s labour of love has seen them restore a landmark villa from a rundown boarding house into a luxurious home and new business.
MoreA celebration of the ritual preparation and presentation of coffee beans, Coffee House Organic takes the the idea of the Japanese Tea House ceremony and gives it a twist along the Ponsonby s…
MoreFor the third year running, a select group of the team from Ray White Damerell Group have joined a class of students, teachers and parents from Ponsonby Primary to help plant over 400 trees,…
MoreActor, director and long-time Ponsonby resident Paul Gittins chats about his latest theatre project, his long and illustrious acting career, and of course his favourite Auckland suburb.
MoreRay White Damerell Group’s General Counsel, Elizabeth Rabier, talks about the common legal matters you should cross off your list ahead of putting your property on the market.
MoreThe awards kept coming for Ray White Damerell Group at Connect – White & Partners’ annual leadership conference, held recently on the Gold Coast and attended by over 2,500 agents and brokers…
MoreWhen the 57-level Pacifica residential tower comes on line in 2020, it will set a new benchmark for luxury, high-rise living in Auckland.
MorePonsonby’s Studio One Toi Tū is a vibrant community-based centre for makers and thinkers in many different creative disciplines. So, whether you’re five or 95, you’re welcome to come along a…
MoreScope Strata Management is delighted to announce that it has won the contract to manage Seascape; a state-of-the-art building that is set to become New Zealand’s tallest residential tower.
MoreAward-winning baker Patrick Welzenbach talks about his unique ancestry and what makes Daily Bread, his new bakery in Point Chevalier, so special.
MoreThis truly unique home, located deep in the heart of the Waitakere ranges, is the culmination of one man’s vision to create an efficient and sustainable lifestyle – and he built it all himse…
MoreNow we finally have a landmark document addressing Auckland’s major long-term population, prosperity and environmental challenges, but does it successfully deal with our need for another 313…
MoreRarely can businesses say anything positive about the massive storms that hit Auckland this winter.
MoreA self-financing, community-led housing development gives hope to a handful of Aucklanders looking for affordable homes and a more sustainable and environmentally conscious way of life.
MoreA unique piece of Auckland’s architectural heritage, considered by many as a blueprint of how we should tackle the issues of housing density while being sensitive to the existing homes in ou…
MoreSince the late 1800s, the Auckland Wintergardens have enthralled with dazzling displays of tropical and seasonal botanical wonders.
MoreDescribed whimsically by it’s owner as ‘straight out of 1970s Palm Springs’, this house by architect Dominic Glamuzina looks as if it has been picked up out of a different country from a dif…
MoreJames Denton is a man on a mission. His challenge: to help Aotearoa New Zealand be the first country to take the lead towards plastic-free, waste-free living.
MoreWhen it comes to making sure your outdoor spaces are spot on for a Spring/Summer sale, nobody does it quite like Ian Morrow of home and garden makeover company Market Ready.
MoreWith significantly less rubbish collected than in years gone by, this year’s Cox’s Bay Clean Up has been hailed a huge success – going to show that efforts over previous campaigns are beginn…
MoreWith more than 30 signature projects in and around Ponsonby and Grey Lynn to its name, RTA Studios has, in its own small way, begun to change the fabric of the streets and neighbourhoods it…
MoreWith electricity prices on the rise and with our increasing demands on energy – including electric vehicles and eBikes – is now the time to invest in solar panels?
MoreWhen choosing art for the home, what attracts depends largely on cultural or personal aesthetic preferences. Like beauty, art lies in the eye of the beholder.
MoreIn a charming kind of way, the Kōtare Avenue smokehouse in Westmere brings the neighbourhood together, offering fresh, mouth-watering smoked salmon.
MoreDesigning and decorating a home is such a personal thing. It’s important to get to know clients and understand how they like to live.
MoreInternationally acclaimed sculptor John Edgar made a brave decision to leave a promising academic career and embrace the world of art, and now he exhibits and sells his works all around the…
MoreIt’s rare to describe a home as truly unique, but 212a Hillsborough Road comes close.
MoreGallerists, Jennifer Buckley and Rex Armstrong say their home is a few hundred ‘wow’ moments. They move things around and constantly remark, “wow, we like that.”
MoreA craft and design event in New Lynn showcased the talented artists in the Everything & Everyone Market.
MoreBees and beekeeping are today’s buzzwords, as more of us become concerned about our environment and begin to understand just how critical these tiny insects are for the health and wellbeing…
MoreChris Kinnell, owner of 100% plant-based eatery The Butcher’s Son, talks of a generational shift in attitude towards food and how his menu has influenced perceptions of plant-based eating.
MoreA classically modernist house by a master architect is faithfully transformed into a stunning, modern family home.
MoreSpecial day trip or regular weekend haunt, here’s our comprehensive guide to all the regular farmers’ markets in and around Auckland.
MoreMore than just a lawn and a few raised beds, today’s gardens need to offer an integrated design that caters for a multitude of functions, all wrapped up in a great-looking, low-maintenance p…
MoreThis remarkable time capsule of mid-century Kiwi architecture illustrates how great design really does stand the test of time.
MoreHidden in a quiet street in Green Bay, a converted three-car garage is home to Auckland’s Bird Rescue Centre. Each year, around 5000 birds of all ages, sizes and in various states of health…
MoreA collaboration with internationally acclaimed Filipino artists, Project Another Country: From Pillars to Posts, is an extraordinary installation amassed into crazy cardboard cities.
MoreSturdy Cleverbox reusable packing boxes – the smarter, more efficient and sustainable way of doing things.
MoreWith their crisp, traditional façades and cutting-edge, contemporary additions, previously outdated villas are enjoying a modern renaissance, thanks to forward-thinking architects like Darre…
MoreMusician-turned-hophead Rich Yong talks about his passion for craft beer and his goal to spread the word about the amber nectar from his newly opened shop in Vinegar Lane.
MoreFilm-makers Nikki Si’ulepa and Rachel Aneta Wills, talk about the challenges and victories around launching their debut feature film, ‘Same But Different’.
More“Sky is the ultimate painting. In a state of constant change, no minute is ever the same. I photograph it daily from my apartment balcony when I can.”
MoreA solution to your decluttering problems could also offer up a cash bonus.
MoreWe all know Auckland is a fabulous place to live, but it’s also still a great city to invest in property. Here are 10 reasons why.
MoreLittle Bird Kitchen serves exciting, innovative and delicious plant-based organic food – and people are loving it.
MoreFutureproofing our city has never been more important – because there is no Planet B! Are Auckland city planners thinking about long-term sustainability? What are they doing to ensure the ci…
MoreBirkdale and Beach Haven residents witness a renaissance in cultural richness and strong sense of community.
MoreA lifelong passion for designing and making beautiful knives has followed Willie Van Niekerk from his childhood growing up in the African bush through to a burgeoning cottage industry in sub…
MoreThe story of one man’s mission to save and preserve what many consider to be the country’s most significant modernist home.
MoreCome along and support BarkHaus – a charity-driven, designer dog house competition being held at Ponsonby Central at the end of September, supported by Ray White Damerell Group.
MoreThe Bauhaus is celebrating its centennial this year. What influence has this movement had on today’s homes?
MoreParks and gardens have always been popular places to spend down time – playing, walking, running, gardening, or simply sitting and enjoying the peace. But if we want them to continue to prod…
MoreEvery heritage building is different, and each has an amazing story to tell - stories that are often unknown or obscured by time.
MoreSimon Devitt shoots houses for a living. His stunning architectural images can be seen in many of New Zealand’s premier design magazines, as well as some notable publications internationally…
MoreIf Auckland Council’s Penny Hulse had her way, water would replace schooling as the hot topic for dinner party conversations over the next few years. Why? Because water is possibly THE bigge…
MoreArtisan collaborates with UK wallpaper designer and maker Deborah Bowness, whose innovation and unique design style has afforded her notable recognition worldwide.
MoreRegardless of how big or small the scale of a home decorating or renovation project, there is usually a well-intentioned rationale behind selecting paint colours. Whether agreeing on a singl…
MoreA little piece of paradise in the heart of a big city.
MoreMaking summer entertaining easy, joyous and sustainable.
MoreIf you would like to know more about a property or require further information about the local market please get in touch and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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