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News
The Best Music Festivals to Hit Around New Zealand This Summer
From world music to chart-topping pop and left-field rap, this list has something for every musical inclination (and intensity).
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Bar
The Portland Public House
463 New North Road, Auckland
This Kingsland local prides itself on craft cocktails, simple burgers and curated local music.
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News
Ten Beer Gardens Around Auckland Good for that Next Catch-Up with Mates
From fresh suburban gastropubs to all-weather biergartens — here's where to while away your next Friday night.
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Event
Bailey Wiley
Friday, July 12, 2019
Galatos, Newton
Auckland's golden-voiced songwriter is hitting the road on a five-date tour.
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Event
Matariki Dawn Ceremony
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Auckland Domain, Auckland
Herald in the new year with a dawn karakia at Auckland Domain.
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Event
Cinema Italiano Festival
Tuesday, September 17 - Monday, September 30, 2019
Bridgeway cinema, Northcote
This year's 20-film lineup combines the best of contemporary Italian cinema with classic masterpieces.
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News
Where to Find First-Rate Coffee in Auckland CBD
Central Auckland has an enviable concentration of world-class cafes where you can get your caffeine fix — here are five of the best.
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News
Six North Island Events Worthy of a Road Trip
Head south of the Bombays for a beer-fuelled field day, a boundary-pushing arts festival and a celebration of scallops.
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News
Six Auckland Bars Where You Can Drink Alone with a Book
Get cosy with a paperback and good plonk at these comfy (and relatively quiet) bars.
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Restaurant
Duck Island Ice Cream
182 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Hamilton's award-winning ice cream makers open a brand new parlour in the heart of Ponsonby.
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Event
Working on My Night Moves
Wednesday, March 6 - Saturday, March 23, 2019
Basement Theatre, Auckland
A provocative combination of music, theatre and movement.
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Event
Auckland Art Fair 2019
Wednesday, May 1 - Sunday, May 5, 2019
The Cloud, Quay Street
The present and future of Pacific art.
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Event
Painting with Puppies
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Studio One Toi Tu, Auckland
Paint a dog, then adopt a dog.
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Event
Auckland Lantern Festival 2019
Thursday, February 14 - Sunday, February 17, 2019
Auckland Domain, Auckland
Celebrate 20 years of New Zealand's largest Chinese Festival.
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Event
Queer Scenes
Friday, February 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland
Free screenings of LGBTQI+ films.
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Event
The Drawing Club
Wednesday, January 23 - Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Queens Wharf, Queens Wharf
Capture models, still lifes and backdrops at this free sketching event.
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Event
Basement Theatre Opening Party 2019
Friday, February 1, 2019
Basement Theatre, Auckland
Auckland's much-loved community theatre is kicking off 2019 with a bang.
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Event
Florence + The Machine
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Spark Arena, Auckland
The indie darlings turned stadium fillers return in support of their fourth album.
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Event
Bic Runga with Lawrence Arabia: a Waiheke Evening
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island
An event which brings together summer, music and wine for one unforgettable night.
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