• Event

    Farmageddon

    Sat, 3 Dec, 2011

    Waipu Cove, Waipu

    It's hard not to get excited about the fresh batch of the country's best and upcoming talent the boys behind Farmageddon have managed to wrangle together this year.

  • News

    Sickweather: Forecasting Your Next Flu

    An online sickness forecasting system, showcasing the flu blues coming to a town near you soon.

  • Event

    Francis Pound On Gordon Walters

    Sun, 13 Nov, 2011

    Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland

    Art historian, lecturer and writer Francis Pound has written extensively on Gordon Walters and will be speaking about the extensive work of the iconic NZ artist.

  • Event

    Eco-Pirate: The Story Of Paul Watson

    Tue, 8 Nov, 2011

    Event Cinemas - Queen Street, Auckland

    The fundraiser evening for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and will be followed by a Q&A with the environmental radical, Paul Watson himself.

  • Event

    Art In The Dark

    Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

    Western Park, Ponsonby

    Art in the Dark is one of the most awe-inspiring art exhibitions you could imagine. At the risk of sounding like a cliche over-sell, it really is an event you shouldn't miss.

  • Bar

    Malt Public House

    442 Richmond Road, Auckland

    Nestled at the top of leafy Hakanoa Street in the West Lynn shops on Richmond Road, Malt Bar is cosy, lively and inviting.

  • Event

    Creative Mornings Auckland With Askew One

    Fri, 4 Nov, 2011

    Alleluya Bar & Cafe, Auckland

    Askew is a self-professed restless personality with a touch of ADD. Mix this with a childhood set amidst 80s sugary diets and TV parenting and you've got a good idea what to expect.

  • Event

    Melbourne Cup Dining And Fashion Extravaganza At Sale Street

    Tue, 1 Nov, 2011

    Sale Street, Auckland

    With the pearler summer days we've been having recently, this inner city watering hole is definitely one of the top picks for whiling away the Melbourne Cup.

  • Event

    Onra Live

    Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

    Khuja Lounge, Auckland

    Friday November 11 will see Khuja play host to one of the industry's best, Onra. Based in Paris, Onra's background is mainly hip-hop, but he draws inspiration from other genres including soul, funk, jazz, reggae, boogie, modern soul, R’n’B, dub, World and prog rock. Onra is one of those artists whose tracks fall naturally into your always on repeat selection. Throw on a few on Onra's tracks and you'll see that this couldn't be a better time for him to visit. His sound carves a unique soundscape that absolutely oozes summer. Set in the perfect hip-hop lounge that is Khuja, Onra's visit to NZ is gearing up to be a sweet night of international and local beats. Concrete Playground has a Double Pass to giveaway. Click Find Out More for details.

  • Event

    Te Hana Sparkling Melbourne Cup Day

    Tue, 1 Nov, 2011

    Ellerslie Racecourse, Greenlane

    Get your spurs on at Ellerslie this Melbourne Cup Day; one of the most atmospheric and traditional places to enjoy the fashion, drinks and racing.

  • Event

    Glorious Romp In The Basement

    Tue, 1 Nov - Sat, 12 Nov 2011

    The Basement Auckland, Auckland

    Words are like men, once you've got your tongue around them - they're yours for life..

  • Event

    The Seven Deadly Sins Halloween Ball

    Sat, 29 Oct, 2011

    Studio, K Road, Newton

    An excuse to get dressed up to a theme that's a little bit creepy, kinky and devilishly sinful..

  • Event

    Midnight Youth

    Fri, 28 Oct, 2011

    The Powerstation, Mt Eden Terrace

    Returning to The Powerstation for their first local gig in a couple of years, expect enthusiasm and raucous live energy.

  • Event

    Melbourne Cup 2011 At Britomart Country Club

    Tue, 1 Nov, 2011

    Britomart Country Club, Auckland

    Depsite looking slightly Dr Seuss-esque on mass, The Melbourne Cup is one of those few opportunities to really go to town on dressing up. No hat too extravagant.

  • Event

    All Black Everything. Enough Said.

    Sun, 23 Oct, 2011

    Eden Park, Auckland

    Do I really need to go into this? You know, I know, we all know what we're doing come Sunday.

  • News

    Interview /// Concrete Playground Meets Tahuna Breaks

    Tahuna Breaks' trumpet and keys player, Tim Baker, tells us what has been going on with the boys and what exciting projects are in the pipelines.

  • News

    Brakay Art Installations in Italy

    I once came across a quote that summed up modernity quite nicely. It went: Modern Art = I could do that + Yeah, but you didn't.

  • Event

    Molten Food

    Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

    The Melting Pot Cook School at Nosh, Mt Eden

    Watch and learn from one of the most successful and popular chefs in the country.

  • Event

    Bachelorette

    Sun, 16 Oct, 2011

    Galatos, Newton

    Bachelorette is one of those artists that you don't have to be too familiar with to zone out to the hazy doo-wop melodies.

  • Event

    Rhys Mathewson

    Tue, 11 Oct - Sat, 15 Oct 2011

    The Basement Auckland, Auckland

    Give yourself a good office yarn for Friday's morning tea and get along for a guaranteed laugh with Rhys Mathewson this Wednesday.

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