Charlotte Caines, Author at Concrete Playground

News
The Best Bars in Auckland for a Weekend Boogie

Forget about the week that was and cut some shapes on these tried and tested Auckland dance floors.

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News
The Best Rooftop Bars in Auckland

Where to head when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.

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Cafe
Freaky - CLOSED

15 Wakefield Street, Auckland

A freakishly cute hole-in-the-wall cafe in the CBD.

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Restaurant
Belly Worship

547 Dominion Road, Auckland

A neon-lit, partially self-service Chinese restaurant joins the lineup on Dominion Road.

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Event
Candyland Bottomless Brunch

Sat, 21 Jul, 2018
The Lula Inn, Auckland

A boozy brunch extravaganza.

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Cafe
La Petite Fourchette

85 Daldy Street, Wynyard Quarter

A touch of French indulgence comes to Wynyard Quarter.

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Event
She Claims: Art Matters

Wed, 5 Sep, 2018
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland

A look at female representation in creative industries.

Buy Tickets

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News
Where to Dine Solo in Auckland

Ten options for when you just need some alone time.

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Event
Secret World of Butterflies

Sat, 9 Jun 2018 - Sun, 17 Feb 2019
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

A glimpse into the world of the fascinating and beautiful insects.

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Event
Queen's Birthday Market

Sat, 2 Jun and Sun, 3 Jun 2018
Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland

The market to spice up your Queen's Birthday weekend.

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Event
A.C. Freazy 'Only One' Release

Fri, 25 May, 2018
Cassette Nine, Auckland

A melodic synth pop lineup to light up your weekend.

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Event
New Zealand Spirit Festival 2018

Fri, 27 Apr - Sun, 29 Apr 2018
Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, Auckland

Two days of feel good music, dance, food and workshops.

Buy Tickets

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