What is Ponsonby known for?

Once infamous for its derelict buildings and colourful reputation in the 1980s, Ponsonby has undergone one of Auckland’s most dramatic turnarounds with posh shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants.

Why is Ponsonby called Ponsonby?

Name. The area now referred to as Three Lamps was originally called Dedwood in 1845, after a farm in Shelly Beach Road, which was apparently named after a Captain Dedwood. The name was changed to Ponsonby in 1873, apparently derived from Ponsonby Road which first appears on an 1850s Map of Auckland.

Who owns Ponsonby Central?

owner Andy Davies
Founder and owner Andy Davies, dreamed of bringing the overseas marketplaces from his travels to the Ponsonby community. After coveting the central Ponsonby building for years, the opportunity finally arrived to save the building from becoming another apartment complex and bring his vision to life.

What time does Ponsonby close?

What is Auckland NZ named after?

New Zealand’s first Governor, William Hobson, established Auckland as the colony’s capital in 1841 on land offered by Ngāti Whātua. Named by Governor William Hobson after Lord Auckland, Viceroy of India, in 1840 – gazetted in 1842.

What is the Māori name for North Island?

The North Island: Aotearoa; Aeheinomouwe – Captain Cook’s spelling of what might be He Ahi No Māui (a fire of Māui) or He Hi No Māui (a thing of Māui).

When did Ponsonby Central open?

2012
Time was of the essence for Ponsonby Central’s opening. “We had leases signed with deadlines,” Davies says. “I had Mark Niccolls – the best contractor in New Zealand – working 14 hour days.” The front shops opened in late November 2012, and the produce market and The Lane opening a week later.

Is Ponsonby Food Court Open in Level 3?

Ponsonby Restaurants & Cafes Open at Level 3 We’re trading safely under Level 3. Offers are all by click-and-collect or contactless delivery.

How do you say Wellington in Māori?

Te Whanganui-a-Tara is the Māori name for Wellington Harbour. The term is also used to refer to the city of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, which lies on the shores of the harbour.

What do the Māori call New Zealand?

Aotearoa
Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand, though it seems at first to have been used for the North Island only.

What is Waka in Māori?

Ancestral seafarers Waka is the Māori word for canoe. The ancestors of Māori were among the greatest of canoe builders, navigators and mariners.

What are the borders of Ponsonby?

The borders of Ponsonby are often seen as being rather fluid, taking in St Mary’s Bay and Herne Bay to the north and including Freemans Bay to the east and Grey Lynn to the south and west. Ponsonby is properly bounded by Jervois Road to the north, Richmond Road to the south and Ponsonby Road to the east.

What is the history of Ponsonby in Auckland?

1879 A school opens in Beresford St known as Harrison’s School named after its headmaster. 1882 Ponsonby is amalgamated with the Auckland City Council area. 1883 Lieutenant-General Sir William Jervois becomes Governor of New Zealand [1883-1889]. Part of Ponsonby Road is renamed Jervois Road after him.

Who was Stephen Ponsonby Peacocke?

The Hon. Colonel Stephen Ponsonby Peacocke (also known as Ponsonby Peacocke) was a member of the Legislative Council (1866). He was living on Ponsonby Road in the 1860s and died in 1872.