Sophie Albornett

Guest writer

Sophie Albornett is audience coordinator at The Spinoff. She likes writing, cooking, watching movies, going to gigs and dining out.

Scenes from Matchbox (Image: The Spinoff)

New and approved: Matchbox, Auckland

Late-night snacks are taken up a notch at this new Ponsonby bar that's taken over the space of an old favourite.

By Sophie Albornett | 18th August, 2026