• News

    We're Giving Away Lunch for Four at Mission Bay Pavilion

    Celebrating the beachside eatery's new chef and fresh menu.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Dining Voucher for Frida's Margaritas at Mexico

    Ease into the colder months with brand new tacos, street snacks and margaritas.

  • Event

    Set Mo

    Fri, 27 Apr, 2018

    The Lula Inn, Auckland

    The Sydney-based house producers are dropping by for one show.

  • News

    We're Giving Away Tickets to a Private Cocktail Session with Untold Rum

    At an undisclosed location with an award-winning bartender.

  • Event

    Kllo

    Fri, 19 Jan, 2018

    REC, CBD

    An evening that promises equal parts hypnotic trance and soulful serenading.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Top Ten Films of 2017

    If you didn't catch these in cinemas, make it your mission to seek them out before the year's end.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's 2017 Boxing Day Movie Smackdown

    Get maximum bang for your Kris Kringle gift voucher buck.

  • Event

    Dutch Film Festival

    Thu, 16 Nov - Fri, 24 Nov 2017

    Victoria Theatre, Devonport

    On show will be a naval biopic, an award-winning crime thriller and an investigation into the chocolate industry.

  • Event

    The Whammy Markets

    Sat, 28 Oct, 2017

    Whammy Bar, Auckland

    Answer one of life’s great questions: what is Whammy like during the day?

  • Event

    Nadia Lim's Pop-Up Peruvian Restaurant

    Fri, 6 Oct, 2017

    Pilkingtons Bar, Auckland

    Led by celebrity chef Nadia Lim. 

  • Tillermans Music Lounge

    16 Don Street, Invercargill

    One of NZ’s oldest music venues (though with a fresh retro fit-out), this baby is your go to for great live music and an ambiance that’s hard to beat.

  • Restaurant

    The Batch Cafe

    173 Spey Street, Invercargill

    Get your caffeine fix with a cup of Hummingbird coffee at this Invercargill cafe, one of the first NZ companies to directly import fair trade coffee into the country.

  • Bar

    The New Zealand Whisky Collection - CLOSED

    16 Harbour Street, Oamaru

    Sample the full range of whiskies on offer at this historic whisky bar. Of particular interest is 18-year-old The Oamaruvian, matured in the seaside climate of Oamaru.

  • Bar

    Speight's Brewery

    200 Rattray Street, Dunedin

    Make this obligatory stop to taste the South Island’s favourite beer, fresh from the source on Rattray Street in Dunedin.

  • Bar

    Invercargill Brewery

    72 Leet Street, Invercargill

    Tour NZ’s southernmost craft brewery, then head to the cellar door to sample some favourite brews like the Pitch Black stout, B.man pilsner, Wasp Honey pilsner and Nally’s cider.

  • Restaurant

    Prohibition Smokehouse

    7 Saint Andrew Street, Dunedin

    Cooked low and slow, the US-style barbecued NZ meats here are smoky, juicy and all around delicious. Also on offer? Crab cakes, jalapeno poppers and even pumpkin pie.

  • Restaurant

    Louie's Cafe & Tapas Bar - CLOSED

    142 Dee Street, Invercargill

    Stop at the cosiest join in Invercargill to relax by the open fire over a selection of tapas (the southern blue cod is a favourite) and a glass or two of local wine.

  • Restaurant

    Seriously Good Chocolate Company

    147 Spey Street, Invercargill

    Indulge your sweet tooth at this Invercargill chocolate shop filled with the ‘real flavours’ of NZ like ‘summer berries, central Otago pinots, Jaffas, Hokey Pokey and Pineapple Lumps’.

  • Bar

    darkroom

    336 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch

    Discover Christchurch’s live music scene at the first place to reopen after the earthquakes, offering free gigs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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