Kate Powell, Author at Concrete Playground

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Ten of Auckland's Best Independent Bookshops for 2024

Treat yo'shelf.

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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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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

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019
Galatos, Newton

Auckland's golden-voiced songwriter is hitting the road on a five-date tour.

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Matariki Dawn Ceremony

Sat, 22 Jun, 2019
Auckland Domain, Auckland

Herald in the new year with a dawn karakia at Auckland Domain.

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Cinema Italiano Festival

Tue, 17 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Bridgeway cinema, Northcote

This year's 20-film lineup combines the best of contemporary Italian cinema with classic masterpieces.

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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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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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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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Cafe
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

Wed, 6 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar 2019
Basement Theatre, Auckland

A provocative combination of music, theatre and movement.

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Event
Auckland Art Fair 2019

Wed, 1 May - Sun, 5 May 2019
The Cloud, Quay Street

The present and future of Pacific art.

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Event
Painting with Puppies

Thu, 30 May, 2019
Studio One Toi Tu, Auckland

Paint a dog, then adopt a dog.

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Event
Auckland Lantern Festival 2019

Thu, 14 Feb - Sun, 17 Feb 2019
Auckland Domain, Auckland

Celebrate 20 years of New Zealand's largest Chinese Festival.

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Event
Queer Scenes

Fri, 1 Feb - Wed, 9 Jan 2019
Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

Free screenings of LGBTQI+ films.

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Event
The Drawing Club

Wed, 23 Jan - Wed, 13 Mar 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

Fri, 1 Feb, 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

Wed, 30 Jan, 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

Sat, 12 Jan, 2019
Waiheke Island, Auckland

An event which brings together summer, music and wine for one unforgettable night.

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