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NewsConcrete Playground's Winter Reading List 2017
From a New York Times bestseller to Barnsey's memoir, these reads will get you through the colder months.
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NewsSeven of the Best Winter Warming Drinks in Auckland
Warm your cockles with mulled wine, jacked coffee and a flaming tiki bowl.
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EventBean Supreme Pop-Up Cafe
Fri, 23 Jun, 2017
Aotea Square, Auckland
Donate your coinage and receive a darn good burger in exchange.
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EventBehemoth 4th Birthday: Coffee & Doornuts
Thu, 15 Jun, 2017
Vultures' Lane, Auckland
A 9.99% coffee stout and something to do with condensed milk.
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EventGrey Lynn Carnival
Sat, 29 Apr, 2017
Grey Lynn Community Centre, Auckland
Commingling in one of Auckland's hippest suburbs.
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RestaurantBONES
4 Vulcan Lane, Auckland CBD
A bare bones concept; just damn good coffee and nothing else.
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EventWanderlust 2017
Sat, 29 Apr, 2017
Western Springs, Western Springs
Whether you're a head-standing yogi or just looking for a little zen time.
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EventFake American Accent
Thu, 13 Apr, 2017
Basement Theatre, Auckland
Something a bit different to do mid-week.
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EventAfrican Film Festival
Tue, 11 Apr and Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Rialto Cinema, Newmarket, Newmarket
Expect provocation, revelation and passion.
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EventAmadeus
Tue, 2 May - Wed, 17 May 2017
ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland
Auckland Theatre Company tackles one of the most acclaimed pieces of the late 20th century.
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NewsGiapo is Back: Here's What You Can Expect From the Brand New Ice Creamery
The scoop from the ice cream wizard himself.
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RestaurantEighthirty Anzac Ave
16 Anzac Avenue, Auckland CBD
From Bunsen burners to digital microroasters and the country's first Modbar, Eighthirty looks like something out of a sci-fi film and we love it.
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NewsThe Eight Best Events at Fashion in the City
Cram in style tips from an international blogger, nab some rare Japanese denim, munch free waffles, and brush up on local fashion history.
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EventKelmarna Gardens Autumn Festival
Sun, 26 Mar, 2017
Kelmarna Gardens, Auckland
Like a school fair but with better food, better games, and just better in every way really.
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EventDamien Hirst
Tue, 7 Mar - Sat, 1 Apr 2017
Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland
The poster boy for British art.
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EventThe Encounter
Wed, 15 Mar - Sun, 19 Mar 2017
ASB Theatre, Auckland
Photographer Loren McIntyre's intrepid journey through the Amazon reimagined with a dynamic 3D soundscape.
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News
The Eight Best Events at Fashion in the City
Cram in style tips from an international blogger, nab some rare Japanese denim, munch free waffles, and brush up on local fashion history.
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Event
Kelmarna Gardens Autumn Festival
Sun, 26 Mar, 2017
Kelmarna Gardens, Auckland
Like a school fair but with better food, better games, and just better in every way really.
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Event
Damien Hirst
Tue, 7 Mar - Sat, 1 Apr 2017
Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland
The poster boy for British art.
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Event
The Encounter
Wed, 15 Mar - Sun, 19 Mar 2017
ASB Theatre, Auckland
Photographer Loren McIntyre's intrepid journey through the Amazon reimagined with a dynamic 3D soundscape.
