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The Best Places Where You Can Pick Your Own Summer Berries in Auckland
Here's where you can find (and have your fill of) the biggest, juiciest and sweetest berries around.
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Nine of the Best Walks in and Around Auckland for 2024
Make your way up a volcanic summit, head west to see black sand dunes and track around the country's largest marine restoration project.
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Seven New Zealand Holiday Homes That Come With Private Beach Access
From exclusive campgrounds to secluded cabins in the winterless north, here's where you can stretch out on your own private beach this summer.
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Five Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand
Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.
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Six Ways to Make Your Winter Trip to Hawke's Bay the Best One Yet
The east coast winemaking region comes alive in the colder months.
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Twilight Tuesdays
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season
Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists.
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Auckland Lantern Festival 2022
Thursday, February 10 - Sunday, February 13, 2022
ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
After two years of cancellations, New Zealand's biggest cultural event is back in a brand new location.
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Ten Epic New Zealand Beaches You Need to Visit at Least Once in Your Life
Not mentioned: Oriental Bay, Mission Bay and Mount Maunganui.
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Frosé Your Way
Monday, January 3 - Thursday, March 31, 2022
Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co., Auckland
Embrace summer with two hours of bottomless frosé by the water's edge — complete with fruity flavours and fun toppings.
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Eleven Natural Hot Springs in New Zealand to Visit This Winter
Find everything from full-blown commercial operations with poolside bar services and hydroslides, to free spots to soak surrounded by cascading waterfalls.
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Five New Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next Weekend Getaway
Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.
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The Tony-Winning Stage Version of 'The Lion King' Roars Its Way Into New Zealand This Month
The smash-hit Disney musical is finally making its New Zealand premiere, hitting Auckland's Spark Arena for a month-long season.
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The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Dunedin's Two-Week Food and Drink Festival
Taste the best of the South Island's second-largest city at one-off events and set menu lunches.
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Restaurant
kingi
29 Galway Street, Auckland
This new all-day eatery is the latest opening from the team behind Orphans Kitchen and Daily Bread.
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Restaurant
Mr. Morris
Corner Of Galway And Commerce Streets, Auckland
This newcomer arrives three years after chef Michael Meredith closed his much-loved Mount Eden restaurant.
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News
Seven First-Class Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Hawke's Bay
You really are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating and drinking in this east coast winemaking region.
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Event
An Auckland Food Story
Tuesday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Ahi, Auckland
This tasting menu experience will showcase the ingredients and producers of Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Event
Culley's Smoke & Spice Festival 2021
Friday, September 3 - Saturday, September 4, 2021
Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland
Smoky barbecue, hot sauce and free haircuts on the waterfront.
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News
Construction Will Soon Commence on Auckland's New Five-Star InterContinental Hotel
The 139-room property will offer unobstructed views across the Waitematā Harbour.
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