Josie Steenhart, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Where to Go in Auckland When All You Want Is a Big Bowl of Pasta

Slurp up a cheesy cacio e pepe or satisfy that carb craving with a saucy serving of lasagne.

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News
You Can Visit This New Independent Bookstore From the Comfort of Your Couch

The new online platform launched just in time for lockdown with stacks of fresh reads.

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News
Auckland Is Now Home to the Country's First Dedicated Teeth Whitening Studio

The slick space in Eden Terrace boasts luxe leather loungers, noise cancelling headphones and free wifi.

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Restaurant
Maloca Coffee - CLOSED

78 Mackelvie Street, Auckland

The perfect pitstop for a caffeine boost with a dash of retail therapy.

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News
Must-See Art Exhibitions to Check Out in Auckland This Winter

Take in some culture via Auckland's plethora of warm, dry art galleries.

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News
Five Eateries for When You Want to Show How 'In the Know' You Are

These buzzing Auckland eateries are guaranteed to impress.

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Restaurant
Just Like Martha

989 Mount Eden Road, Auckland

Three Kings' slick new kid on the block arrives from the power couple behind Winona Forever, Major Tom and Fang.

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News
Heli-Surfing Is Auckland's New Luxury Adventure Experience

Chopper to out-of-the-way surfing and fishing spots on Great Barrier's east coast.

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News
K' Road Institution Coco's Cantina Is Now Serving an Italian Sunday Roast

Head to Coco's for a weekend happy hour or the new slow-cooked roast.

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Restaurant
Snö

12 Saint Marks Road, Auckland

There’s plenty to love about Remuera’s new Scandinavian-influenced cafe.

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News
Mesob Brings Traditional Ethiopian Food and Coffee to New Lynn

Serving beloved Ethiopian dishes like doro wot and injera.

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News
This Mangatarata Countryside Retreat Is Your New Reason to Get Out of the City

It's located on a 200-acre organic estate an hour south of Auckland.

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Restaurant
Free Bird - CLOSED

264 Karangahape Road, Auckland

West Auckland's favourite fried chicken shop finds a new perch on K' Road.

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News
Brthe Is New Zealand's First Mind Gym

The Parnell space offers drop-in mindfulness and meditation-based classes in fresh, contemporary surroundings.

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Event
The Champagne Weekend

Fri, 14 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun 2019
Cape Kidnappers

Taste some of the world's most celebrated Champagnes in a stunning cliff-top setting.

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