Francois Finlay, Author at Concrete Playground

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Nine Spots Where You Can Camp, Hike and Swim with Your Dog in the North Island

Check out geothermal attractions, bush tracks and rugged stretches of coastline with your best mate by your side.

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Event
Fancy New Band 2021

Fri, 28 May, 2021
Whammy Bar, Auckland

A massive night of fresh and fancy new music on Karangahape Road.

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Glasshouse Market

Sun, 30 May, 2021
Glasshouse Morningside, Auckland

Stock up on homeware, clothing, jewellery and local arts and crafts at this one-off market.

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La Raclette

Wed, 14 Jul - Sat, 17 Jul 2021
Le Chef, CBD

Spend a wintry evening under the stars downing hot gooey cheese.

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Winner Winner Bottomless Fried Chicken Lunch

Sat, 22 May, 2021
Winner Winner Takapuna, Auckland

Two hours of bottomless fried chicken and beer.

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Breaks N' Brass

Sat, 7 Aug, 2021
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland

This one-off concert will some of the biggest hip hop and R&B bangers of the 90s reimagined with a 16-piece brass band.

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Talk to the Hand: NZSL Beer Week Launch

Sun, 16 May, 2021
Garage Project Kingsland, Kingsland

Try the new cold IPA from Wellington's favourite brewery and learn sign language skills.

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NZ's Highest Silent Disco

Sat, 29 May, 2021
SKYCITY Auckland, Auckland

Dance like no one is watching — 186 metres above the city.

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The Dark Eighties Dance Party

Fri, 21 May, 2021
Whammy Bar, Auckland

Hit the dance floor to the moodiest anthems of the 80s.

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Five Artists Creating Powerful Contemporary Works in Auckland

Delve into the spectacular world of contemporary Kiwi art.

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Where to Go for Dinner When the Only Thing You Want Is a Big Bowl of Ramen

Nine bowls of steaming noodles to get you through the colder months.

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North Shore Mega Fun Carnival

Thu, 22 Apr - Sun, 2 May 2021
North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

This free-entry pop-up carnival is running until the end of the month.

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Botanical Market

Sun, 11 Apr, 2021
Glasshouse Morningside, Auckland

Shop all things botanical at this one-day market.

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Edward Castelow — Mirth Album Release Show

Fri, 9 Apr, 2021
Whammy Bar, Auckland

This Auckland musician is celebrating his new nine-song album with a one-off show.

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Easter Night Market at Victoria Park Market

Thu, 1 Apr, 2021
Victoria Park Market, Auckland

Kick off the long weekend with street food and live entertainment.

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Five Boroughs at East Street Hall

Mon, 29 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar 2021
EAST ST. HALL, Auckland

The fast-food diner is popping up with triple cheeseburgers and deep-fried Oreos.

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GameOn's Third Birthday

Sun, 21 Mar, 2021
GameOn Arcade, Auckland

Tap your way between simulators, classic arcade machines and virtual reality attractions.

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Event
Lexus Urban Polo

Sat, 20 Mar, 2021
Auckland Domain, Auckland

The ultimate afternoon of sport, music and food.

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Event
Bread & Butter's Sourdough Class

Sat, 13 Mar and Sat, 20 Mar 2021
Bread and Butter, New South Wales

Grey Lynn's bakery and cafe is sharing its in-house sourdough secrets.

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News
Ten Standout Wines to Try Before the End of Summer

Light, electric and refreshing — here's what to drink when it's scorching this summer.

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