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The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.
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"There's something magical about barbecuing that goes beyond the food itself. I love how barbecuing brings people together."
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These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.
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From a famously fabulous modern Indian eatery to an Italian-inspired nook on K' Road — these are the Auckland restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).
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Making a delicious meal just got easier (and quicker).
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Raid your pantry to create some of the kookiest sweet treats ever.
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1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown
A recently opened precinct with eight venues (and counting).
51 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
A rustic gastropub offering respite from the cold.
401 Grey Street, Hamilton
A six-course degustation at an eight-seater chef's table.
44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland
Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.
44 Tamaki Drive, Auckland
Waterfront dining that combines Japanese cuisine with Peruvian pizzazz.
60 Ghuznee Street, Wellington
Organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention drops.
17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach
Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.
204 Quay Street, Auckland
With in-house DJs and cocktail specialties, keep the party going at the Viaduct's new late-night cocktail bar.
This inventive take on a horror staple is the first of the veteran screenwriter's three films hitting Australian cinemas in 2025, before 'Black Bag' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth'.
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When it opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, this will be the third time that a local production of the film-to-theatre hit has been staged in Australia.
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Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali star in the franchise's seventh film, which roars into cinemas in July 2025.
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Hitting cinemas in July 2025, the 60s-set film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the superhero quartet.
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Into every generation a slayer is born — but, while focusing on a new character, the show will still feature the franchise's OG TV heroine.
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In his third movie outing, everyone's favourite marmalade-loving bear has Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas for company — and a new filmmaker behind the lens.
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Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland
This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
Churly's Brewpub & Eatery, Auckland
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.
Sun, 9 Feb, 2025
Smales Farm, North Shore
Auckland's newest farmers market arrives across the harbour.
Sun, 9 Feb, 2025
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios, Auckland
See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Casa Bacardi has popped up on Auckland's Viaduct, but a warning to rum-lovers: its here for a good time, not a long time.
Multiple single dates
SkyCity Auckland, Auckland
Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 and Sat, 22 Feb 2025
Various venues across Aotearoa
Once you've left your nine-to-five, walk the line to this country concert in a city near you.
Tue, 11 Feb, 2025
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".
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The recent 2024 Lexus Design Award in New Zealand flaunted some pretty impressive young talent.
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After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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Come see what some of Auckland's most talented designers have to offer at this new annual event.
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At Kayu Casa, you can spend a weekend relaxing on one of the brand's comfy sofas before taking it home with you.
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Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene Byron Bay stays with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene Byron Bay stays with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.
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Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.
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Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.
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This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.
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172 Quay Street, Auckland
The magnifique French jewel in Commercial Bay's crown is the brainchild of two of the country's hospitality powerhouses Ben Bayly and Chris Martin, along with their wives.
95-97 Customs Street West
This Asian-inspired newcomer is the debut solo effort from award-winning chef Stuart Rogan.
Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland
Located in the heart of Auckland's Viaduct, with arguably one of the city's most enviable terraces.
454 Great North Road, Auckland
Walk through a former convent to find this Italian-inspired gem and be transported straight to Tuscany.
66-68 Tyler Street, Auckland Central
The inner-city bakery has been transformed into a full-fledged restaurant, offering quite possibly the freshest pasta experience in New Zealand.