• 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).

  • Bar

    The Portland Public House

    463 New North Road, Auckland

    This Kingsland local prides itself on craft cocktails, simple burgers and curated local music.

  • 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.

  • Event

    Bailey Wiley

    Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

    Galatos, Newton

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

  • Event

    Matariki Dawn Ceremony

    Sat, 22 Jun, 2019

    Auckland Domain, Auckland

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

  • Event

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Event

    Working on My Night Moves

    Wed, 6 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar 2019

    Basement Theatre, Auckland

    A provocative combination of music, theatre and movement.

  • Event

    Auckland Art Fair 2019

    Wed, 1 May - Sun, 5 May 2019

    The Cloud, Quay Street

    The present and future of Pacific art.

  • Event

    Painting with Puppies

    Thu, 30 May, 2019

    Studio One Toi Tu, Auckland

    Paint a dog, then adopt a dog.

  • 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.

  • Event

    Queer Scenes

    Fri, 1 Feb - Wed, 9 Jan 2019

    Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

    Free screenings of LGBTQI+ films.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Event

    Florence + The Machine

    Wed, 30 Jan, 2019

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    The indie darlings turned stadium fillers return in support of their fourth album.

  • Event

    Bic Runga with Lawrence Arabia: a Waiheke Evening

    Sat, 12 Jan, 2019

    Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island

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

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