Sarah Templeton, Author at Concrete Playground

News
The Full Lineup for 2022's Wellington Fringe Festival Has Just Dropped

The 32nd year of the arts, culture and comedy festival is set to be the biggest one yet.

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News
Six Ways You Can Still Celebrate New Year's Eve Around Auckland If You Haven't Made Plans Yet

Dance the night away at the CBD's biggest rave, wine and dine on the waterfront, or nab a front-row seat to the fireworks on a hotel rooftop.

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News
Aucklanders Can Now Enter to Win One of 100,000 Vouchers to Spend Around the City This Summer

The new scheme is designed to say "thank you" to Aucklanders who have been doing it tough, as well as inject a boost into the local economy.

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News
Lilian Has a Secret New Off-Menu Cocktail You Have to Know About to Order

But luckily we do know about it, so you can tell them we sent you.

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News
Micro-Bakery Florets Has Opened Its First Ever Brick-and-Mortar Offering in Grey Lynn

A soothing space specialising in whole-grain, organic and chemical-free loaves has taken over a recently renovated Grey Lynn heritage building.

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Event
Casa Bacardi Summer Sessions

Multiple single dates
Wynyard Quarter, Auckland

Sip fresh mojitos, snack on delicious Caribbean-inspired bites and boogie to some of the city's best DJs .

Buy Tickets

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News
Northern Bass, Hidden Valley and Other NYE Festivals Have Been Rescheduled Until Next Year

Organisers have scrambled to find new dates and issue refunds following the announcement over the area's 'red' traffic light status.

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Restaurant
Roti Bros

Little Queen Street Lane, Commercial Bay, Auckand CBD

From a lockdown idea to a market stall, and now a brick-and-mortar store with a cult following.

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Event
Southside Stories: A Murder Mystery

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 - Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Bozo - Gin and Craft Beer Bar, Auckland

Sip cocktails while you unlock chapters to solve a (fictional) murder mystery gripping the city.

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Event
Britomart Live Music Sessions

Wed, 1 Dec - Fri, 24 Dec 2021
Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland

Plan your next sun-soaked lunch break or Christmas shopping trip accordingly.

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News
El Camino Cantina Is Queenstown's Brand New Mexican Restaurant with a Sizzling Margarita Menu

Start your night out the right way at this vibrant new Mexican offering in the adventure capital.

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News
Onslow Has Launched a Scapegrace Martini Trolley for Cocktail Connoisseurs This Summer

We'll take a dirty gin martini, stirred with two olives.

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Event
Teeks Tour 2022

Fri, 18 Feb and
Various locations around New Zealand

The soulful Māori singer-songwriter will be returning to the stage in 2022.

Buy Tickets

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News
Seven Spots to Dine Out in Auckland on Christmas Day

Enjoy the festivities, friends and family, while someone else takes care of the food and clean up.

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Event
Café Hanoi Girls' Pre-Christmas Catch-Up Lunch

Fri, 3 Dec - Thu, 23 Dec 2021
Cafe Hanoi, Auckland

The perfect way to actually catch up before Christmas, instead of just talking about it.

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News
Giapo Is Selling a Giant Tiramisu-Stuffed Bauble This Month to Make Christmas Even More Delicious

Choc-ing around the Christmas tree.

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Restaurant
The Fox

85/87 Customs Street West , Auckland CBD

Be transported overseas at this venue which pays homage to the Queen's England.

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Event
Power Yoga + Poke Bowls

Wed, 8 Dec, 2021
Vellenoweth Green, Auckland

The perfect combination for a wholesome mid-week evening of wellness.

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News
Bardello Is the Brand New Mediterranean Eatery Arriving on Auckland's Waterfront

A new all-day eatery is bringing the flavours of the Mediterranean to a sun-soaked spot looking out over Waitematā Harbour.

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Event
Te Komititanga Christmas Light Show

Fri, 3 Dec - Fri, 24 Dec 2021
Te Komititanga, Auckland

A dazzling light spectacular is set to bring the North Pole to Auckland's Te Komititanga sqaure.

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