Sarah Templeton, Author at Concrete Playground

Event
Free Rollerskating Session

Sat, 21 Jan, 2023
Myers Park, Auckland

Whether you're an experienced skater or a brand-new beginner, you can live out all your 'Whip It' fantasies at this free lesson.

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Event
Cancelled: Auckland Lantern Festival 2023

Thu, 2 Feb - Sun, 5 Feb 2023
Manukau Sports Bowl, Manukau

After three years of cancellations, New Zealand's biggest cultural event is back — in a brand new location.

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News
Auckland's Much-Loved Lantern Festival Is Finally Returning Next Month

After three years of cancellations, New Zealand's biggest cultural event is back — in a brand new location.

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Event
Music in Parks

Sat, 21 Jan - Sun, 26 Feb 2023
Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

Spent your weekends this summer checking a run of free music events taking place across the city.

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Event
Lunar New Year at SkyCity

Sat, 21 Jan - Sun, 5 Feb 2023
SKYCITY Auckland, Auckland

SkyCity is set to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with live entertainment and night noodle markets.

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Event
Gardens Music Festival

Sun, 29 Jan, 2023
Auckland Domain, Auckland

Catch dance legend Fatboy Slim in a new central location, alongside a stacked lineup of international and local acts

Buy Tickets

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News
The Full Lineup Joining Fatboy Slim at Gardens Music Festival Just Dropped — Along with a Venue Change

Joining the dance legend in the new central location is a stacked lineup of international and local acts.

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Event
Morningside Block Party

Sun, 5 Feb, 2023
Morningside Precinct, Auckland

Morningside for life, baby.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Fat Daddy's Bottomless Burgers, Beer and Bubbles

Sat, 21 Jan - Sat, 18 Mar 2023
The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna

Spend two hours scoffing bottomless smash burgers — then wash them down with all the prosecco and beersies you can sink.

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News
It's Easy Being Green: How to Have the Ultimate Eco-Friendly Day Out in Auckland This Summer

It's time to play (clean, green) tourist in your own city.

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Event
Candlelight Orchestra: Best of Joe Hisaishi and More

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023
SKYCITY Auckland, Auckland

Listen to orchestral versions of some of Studio Ghibli's most iconic tracks in a stunning candlelit venue.

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News
Auckland Pride Festival Returns for 2023 in February with a Stacked (and Colourful) Lineup

The four-week festival is loaded with over 100 events — showcasing music, theatre, visual arts, drag, comedy and literature.

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Event
The Hunting Lodge Summer Wine Down

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023
The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant, Waimauku

House tunes, good wine, delicious food and great company — what more could you want?

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Restaurant
Brothers Beer & Juke Joint BBQ | Piha

23 Marine Parade South, Piha

Pair low-and-slow barbecue and ice-cold brews with salty sea air — that's summer sorted.

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Event
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 - Sun, 22 Jan 2023
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Auckland

More than 150 artworks are on show, telling a story of love, life and art.

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Event
The QT Rooftop Green Room

Thu, 5 Jan - Sun, 26 Feb 2023
The Rooftop at QT, Melbourne

Enjoy the hottest (and highest) private party in town.

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Matakana Festival Summer Haze Has Been Canned Thanks to Heavy Weather Warnings

Heavy rain warnings and strong winds mean festival organisers have had to pull the plug.

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It Looks Like Some of Our Favourite Auckland Bars Are Being Sold — So Their Future Is Uncertain

Come February, you might be forced to pour one out for Danny Doolan's.

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Satya Free Christmas Lunch

Sun, 25 Dec, 2022
Satya, Ponsonby

Auckland's real-life angels are back at it again.

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Here's What's Open in Auckland for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks

Forget slaving away in the kitchen this Christmas — spend it eating and drinking with friends and family at some of the city's top restaurants.

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