• News

    Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Auckland

    Head to one of these scenic spots when the forecast promises clear skies and dreamy colours.

  • Restaurant

    Siamese Doll

    3 Boundary Road, Auckland

    This Thai-Japanese crossbreed restaurant is a serious contender for best curry in town.

  • Restaurant

    Viaduct Yacht Club

    48 Market Place, Auckland

    This classy harbourside newcomer serves seafood with a South American slant. 

  • Event

    Swap It Like It's Hot 3.0

    Sat, 31 Aug, 2019

    Central City Library, Auckland

    Bring your 'gently used' clothes that you're kind of sick of and swap them for someone else's.

  • News

    Five Off-the-Grid Weekend Escapes Near Auckland

    Sometimes you just need to go offline and take a moment to reconnect with nature.

  • Event

    InMotion Matariki 2019

    Sat, 6 Jul, 2019

    Silo Park, Auckland

    A truly lit, all-wheels parade in celebration of Māori New Year.

  • Guide

    Ten Picks for Auckland Writers Festival 2019

    Sit down with a Pulitzer Prize winner, a BAFTA-winning rapper and our Prime Minister at this year's literary bonanza.

  • Event

    Merchants of Truth: Jill Abramson

    Sat, 18 May, 2019

    ASB Theatre, Auckland

    The first female executive editor of The New York Times takes an unsparing look at US journalism’s decline.

  • Event

    Less is More: Andrew Sean Greer

    Sun, 19 May, 2019

    ASB Theatre, Auckland

    The 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner talks about the meaning of life.

  • Event

    Number 15: Marilyn Waring

    Sun, 19 May, 2019

    Aotea Centre

    A trailblazing politician who founded feminist economics and was the youngest MP in Parliament in her time.

  • Event

    Bridge of Clay: Markus Zusak

    Sat, 18 May, 2019

    Aotea Centre

    The Australian author of The Book Thief is back to talk about overcoming his writer's block that spanned over a decade.

  • Event

    Orlando

    Thu, 16 May 2019, Fri, 17 May 2019 and Sat, 18 May 2019 

    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

    What it means to find our place in the world whilst remaining utterly true to who we are.

  • Event

    Appointment with the Editor: Jacquelin Cangro

    Fri, 17 May, 2019

    Pa Rongorongo, Auckland

    An ex-Penguin Random House editor will give you one-on-one feedback on a piece of your writing.

  • Event

    Doughnut Economics: Kate Raworth

    Mon, 13 May, 2019

    Aotea Centre

    Reframing economics to meet the needs of all within the means of the planet.

  • Event

    Natives: Akala

    Fri, 17 May, 2019

    Aotea Centre

    A BAFTA award-winning rapper and novelist tackles race politics in Britain.

  • Event

    Stardust and Substance: Jacinda Ardern

    Fri, 17 May, 2019

    Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland

    An insider's perspective on one of the most memorable moments in New Zealand politics.

  • News

    Behemoth Brewing Company Is Opening a New Brew Pub and Nose-to-Tail Eatery

    A well-deserved expansive step for the brewery built on dedication and passion.

  • Event

    Generation X: Douglas Coupland

    Fri, 17 May, 2019

    Aotea Centre

    The man who popularised the famous catchphrase is also a respected artist, novelist and journalist.

  • Event

    ANZAC Day at Auckland Museum

    Thu, 25 Apr, 2019

    Auckland Museum, Auckland

    Lest we forget.

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