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NewsWhere to Find Vegetarian Food in Auckland
From a vegan bakery to a plant-based burger joint — here are eight spots where meat isn't missed.
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NewsConcrete Playground's 2018 Autumn Reading List
Seven books to binge without the call of summer.
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EventTEDxAuckland
Fri, 1 Dec - Sat, 2 Dec 2017
Aotea Centre
Ideas worth spreading from a blade runner, a Microsoft problem solver and a recently-stabbed eco-warrior.
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NewsThe Best Places for Melbourne Cup Festivities in Auckland
If you can't quite make it to the real thing.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do in Auckland Before Payday
There's no reason to stay cooped up at home when the cash isn't flowing.
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EventCinema Italiano
Thu, 31 Aug - Thu, 14 Sep 2017
Bridgeway cinema, Northcote
Pizza, espresso and warm Italian nights in the comfort of the CBD.
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EventRed Bull Sound Select: LE1f, Dbldbl and Meer
Fri, 25 Aug, 2017
Galatos, Newton
Maximum bangers for minimum buck.
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NewsSix Cheese Experiences for Hardcore Cheese Lovers in Auckland
May all your cheese dreams come true.
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NewsA Guide to Sustainable Restaurants in Auckland
Whet your appetite and save the planet at these eco-friendly eateries.
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EventFancy New Band
Fri, 26 May, 2017
The Kings Arms, Newton
95bFM's annual music showcase turns ten.
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EventThe APO: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Sun, 2 Jul, 2017
Spark Arena, Auckland
The sound of magic.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Picks for the 2017 Auckland Writers Festival
Not strictly for the bookish and writing obsessed.
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EventBest Comedy Show on Earth
Sun, 7 May and Sun, 14 May 2017
SkyCity Theatre, Auckland
A laugh-studded lineup to send you into stitches.
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BarThe Barnacle
228 Orakei Road, Orakei/Remuera
The folks at Brothers Beer make their foray into the world of fine dining.
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NewsThe Ten Best Special Occasion Restaurants in Auckland
For those with an anniversary, birthday, graduation or 'because you're awesome' day coming up.
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Bowie. Starman
Thu, 6 Apr, 2017
Aotea Centre
The APO's star-dusted tribute to 'the man who fell to earth'.
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EventThe Pixies
Sat, 11 Mar, 2017
Spark Arena, Auckland
Expect a hit-filled performance from the jarring rock band.
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The Ten Best Special Occasion Restaurants in Auckland
For those with an anniversary, birthday, graduation or 'because you're awesome' day coming up.
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Bowie. Starman
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The APO's star-dusted tribute to 'the man who fell to earth'.
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Expect a hit-filled performance from the jarring rock band.
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