Laetitia Laubscher

Due to the boredom induced by working quiet Friday night shifts at a surf shop, Laetitia began scribbling little fragments of poetry and stories on the backs of retail receipts around the age of 15. Since then, her writing has seen her throw herself out of a helicopter in Queenstown, trawl through Melbourne’s cafes for excellent cups of coffee, sail in the Bay of Islands and meet the likes of Flume, National Geographic photographer Steve Winter and the 2013 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Mark Gee. Follow her on Instagram @teeshlo.

Event
Fiesta Del Sol

Saturday, November 24, 2018
Smales Farm, North Shore

A suburban version of Highlife.

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News
A Guide to Amsterdam's Food and Drink Scene

There are plenty of brilliant eateries in the Dutch capital — if you know where to look.

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News
Goodside Is the North Shore's New Foodie Hub

From cow paddock to one of the North Shore's leading dining districts.

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Event
Swap It Like It's Hot 2.0

Saturday, November 17, 2018
Central City Library, Auckland

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

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General Collective Market: Christmas Edition

Sunday, November 11, 2018
ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

Get your Christmas shopping out of the way one month early.

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News
Everybody Eats Brings Its Pay-As-You-Feel Pop-Up Restaurant to Avondale

Less food going to landfill and more food going towards filling the stomachs of those in need.

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News
Five Ways to Get Some Culture in Auckland After Work

There's no need for your midweek nights to be unremarkable.

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News
Popular Neighbourhood Eatery Andiamo Has Returned to Herne Bay

An old favourite gets a new look and menu.

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Event
NZ Yoga Day

Saturday, December 1, 2018
Western Springs, Western Springs

New Zealand's biggest yoga class held to the sound of the bass dropping.

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News
The Eight Best Places to Stargaze Near Auckland

From satellite stations to the only island-based dark sanctuary in the world, you'll want to look up here.

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Event
Southern Fork Americana Festival

Friday, October 5 - Wednesday, October 17, 2018
The Tuning Fork, Auckland

A multi-day festival for fans of country, blues and folk.

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News
Seven Ways You Can Do Some Good in Auckland This Spring

Foster a puppy, welcome a refugee family to New Zealand and become a personal stylist.

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Event
Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything

Tuesday, September 11 - Saturday, September 15, 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland

A family-unfriendly play about sisterhood in all its complexity.

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Event
Urbanaut Pub Quiz Shred Olympics Beach Party Edition

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The Whammy Bar, Newton

A pub quiz which also features a 'Baywatch' run competition, towel whipping and a pizza eating contest.

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Guide
The Twelve Best Gyms in Auckland

Whether you're looking to shred for summer or simply become a healthier person, these top fitness joints will sort you right.

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Restaurant
Ottoman Mezze Lounge - CLOSED

125 Queen Street, Auckland

This inner city Turkish restaurant has everything going for it minus an extra few handfuls of herbs and spices.

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Event
NZ Sculpture OnShore

Saturday, November 3 - Sunday, November 18, 2018
Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve, Takapuna

New Zealand's largest sculpture exhibition.

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Event
A Taste of Wagyu with Roman Petry

Thursday, August 9, 2018
Masu, Auckland

A five-course homage to the deliciously delicate marbled meat.

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Fashion Lunch with Yvonne Bennetti

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Fashion meets food at this one-off collaboration.

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A Taste of Jaan

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Clooney, Freemans Bay

Eight courses of "simple yet complex" perfection.

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