Mary-Therese Blair
I'm an Auckland based wine writer known as MermaidMary. As well as my passion for wine I love living in Auckland & writing for Concrete Playground allows me to share the amazing things that happen in our incredible city.
I'm an Auckland based wine writer known as MermaidMary. As well as my passion for wine I love living in Auckland & writing for Concrete Playground allows me to share the amazing things that happen in our incredible city.
Wed, 24 Oct - Sat, 27 Oct 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland
The iconic theatre is celebrating its tenth anniversary with cross-disciplinary mashups, disruptive performances and birthday fiestas.
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A sashimi-focused Japanese restaurant took top honours.
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Sat, 13 Oct, 2018
Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland
Local stories worth sharing.
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Thu, 11 Oct, 2018
Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland
An event to connect with like-minded women, future co-founders and fellow side hustlers.
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Sip the finest craft drops in the south at these renowned New Zealand venues.
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210-218 Victoria Street West, Auckland
Victoria Park's new late-night cocktail bar offers delicious drinks that are impossible to fault.
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The reimagined fine dining menu from restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat is a marriage of old and new.
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Fri, 21 Sep - Sun, 23 Sep 2018
46 & York, Auckland
The Parnell bar will celebrate with beats, a boozy brunch and bloody marys.
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Sat, 6 Oct - Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Rialto Cinema, Newmarket, Newmarket
A truly international celebration of pint-sized films.
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Thu, 4 Oct, 2018
Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland
A kerb-side street food festival in the heart of the CBD.
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Wed, 12 Sep, 2018
HeadQuarters Viaduct, Auckland
Sixteen bartenders go head to head, showing off their draught beer pouring skills.
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Sat, 20 Oct - Sun, 21 Oct 2018
Aotea Sqaure, Auckland
A true celebration of Auckland's Indian culture.
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Thu, 6 Sep, 2018
La Cigale French Markets, Parnell
A culmination of some of the city's best and most beloved food vendors.
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Sat, 29 Sep, 2018
Otahuhu Recreation Centre
Over 130 food stalls, trucks and caravans will line the main street for the fourth annual event.
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7 Fort Lane, Auckland
The Fort Street thoroughfare has been transformed into a Melbourne-style laneway and watering hole.
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Sat, 1 Sep - Sun, 2 Sep 2018
Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland
Secure premier New Zealand designer duds at bargain basement prices.
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Sat, 1 Sep 2018 - Sun, 24 Feb 2019
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
A multi-part installation exploring the diverse meanings of the word 'iris'.
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Sat, 25 Aug, 2018
16Tun, Auckland
Put your palate to the tart test.
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Fri, 7 Sep - Sat, 6 Oct 2018
The Glass Goose, Auckland
A millennial pink pop-up celebrating spring and raising funds for Kiwi kids in need.
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Fri, 7 Sep, 2018
Point Chevalier, Auckland
The ever-popular street food gathering is back in a new location.
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