• Event

    Christmas Lights at MOTAT 2024

    Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec 2024

    MOTAT, Western Springs

    MOTAT is bringing nights of festive fun and dazzling lights back for another year.

  • News

    Smoky Success: Smoking Meats, Roasting Treats and Other Eats with One Machine

    Making a delicious meal just got easier (and quicker).

  • News

    Taste Test: The Weirdest (and Best) Homemade Ice Cream Flavours for Your Next Shindig

    Raid your pantry to create some of the kookiest sweet treats ever.

  • News

    Concrete Playground Has Submitted Two Panels for SXSW Sydney 2024 — and You Can Help Make Them Happen

    We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.

  • Event

    Auckland Zoo Lates 2024

    Thu, 18 Jan - Thu, 7 Mar 2024

    Auckland Zoo, Western Springs

    The keepers are letting animal lovers take a sneak peak at what the zoo inhabitants get up to after dark.

  • News

    Dedicated Reality TV Streaming Service Hayu Has Finally Launched in New Zealand

    Stream your way through all the real-life drama — from 'Below Deck' to 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.

  • News

    The Ten Best Hotels for Swingers

    Here are ten hotels where you can indulge in the universal act of swinging.

  • News

    Synthony in the Domain Is Returning for 2024 with Rudimental and Fat Freddy's Drop Headlining

    Aotearoa's biggest orchestral dance concert is heading outdoors for a second time, returning to Auckland Domain in February.

  • Event

    360 Allstars 2023

    Wed, 27 Sep - Sat, 30 Sep 2023

    The Civic, Auckland

    Circus meets extreme sports in this ballsy, world-class stage show.

  • News

    Eyes to the Sky: A Super Blue Moon (and 2023's Largest Full Moon) Will Be Visible Down Under This Week

    August's last full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon — because it'll be at the the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, and it's the second full moon this month.

  • Guide

    The Best Ramen Spots Around Auckland for When You Need to Warm Your Bones

    Because you can't beat a giant bowl of piping-hot bowl of noodles and broth when the weather gets cold.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: Reef Resort Vava'u

    Located in the pristine beauty of Tonga, this lush resort welcomes you to a tropical oasis — and will have you swimming with humpbacks.

  • News

    The Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa

    Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.

  • News

    Concrete Playground Has Submitted a Panel for Selection in SXSW Sydney — And We'd Love Your Support to Make It Happen

    We've cooked up a very special panel idea to celebrate the arts and event industries — and we need your votes to bring it to life.

  • News

    Six Spots to Enjoy Bottomless Boozy Brunch in Auckland

    Start your weekend with unlimited bubbly, beer, vino and cocktails (and ruin all regular brunches forever).

  • News

    Where to Find the Best Pizza in Auckland

    From chewy Neapolitan pizzas to giant New York slices and metre-long party pleasers.

  • Event

    Zoo Lates

    Thu, 12 Jan - Thu, 2 Mar 2023

    Auckland Zoo, Western Springs

    The zoo is opening its doors later than usual for animal spotting and keeper talks.

  • Event

    Burger Burger Blind Dates 2023

    Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

    Public Drinks Co, Auckland

    Where to find your next hunk of burning love.

  • News

    'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Will End Its Four-Year Australian Run This Winter

    Playing since 2019, currently as a one-part production, the magical hit will put away its wands in July 2023.

  • News

    Stay of the Week: The Henry Jones Art Hotel

    Australia's first ever dedicated art hotel continues to build upon its credentials as one of Hobart's top stays.

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