A new street party in Auckland's Ponsonby aims to be a cross between London's Notting Hill carnival and Rio De Janeiro's famous Mardi Gras - building to a similar size to the Hero Parades of years gone by. Ponsonby Business Association boss Justin Bade tells the Auckland City Harbour news that details haven't been finalised, but needs to be an events with buy-in from the whole community, for a modern Ponsonby. "Ponsonby business people‚ Ponsonby locals and the broader community of Auckland have been calling for the revival of such an event; an event that tailors to and includes all," he says. "Our vision is a festival which incorporates food‚ wine‚ music
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First published: Sunday, 22nd February 2009 - 10:57am