Sarah Templeton, Author at Concrete Playground

Event
Paintvine in the Park

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Saturday, January 21, 2023, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 and Saturday, January 28, 2023
Grey Lynn Park, Auckland

The boozy group painting classes are heading outdoors to the leafy suburbs.

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News
A Huge International Exhibition Exploring the Secrets of Stonehenge Arrives in Auckland This Month

After two decades of intense excavations the secrets of Stonehenge are finally being unravelled — and coming to a giant new exhibition at Auckland Museum.

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Event
Pet Photos with Santa at Sylvia Park

Saturday, November 26 - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, Mt Wellington

Book your four-legged friend in for a date with Santa Claws this festive season.

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Event
Garage Project X Duck Island Collab Launch Party

Thursday, January 1, 1970
Garage Project Kingsland, Kingsland

Sink a few icy treats in the sunshine this weekend.

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News
Indulge Festival Is the Giant Food and Wine Celebration Coming to Auckland's Waterfront Next Year

Across four days Auckland's waterfront will be transformed into a hub of delicious eats, drinks and design.

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Restaurant
Little French Cafe

756 New North Road, Auckland

This underrated Mount Albert spot has a grab-and-go pastry menu, fresh breads and cheeses, and an a la carte brunch menu — best enjoyed with a glass of wine.

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Event
Free Scoops at Island Gelato Company

Saturday, December 3 - Sunday, December 4, 2022
Mission Bay, Auckland

This award-winning ice creamery is slinging free scoops to celebrate the start of summer.

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News
Miss Lucy's Is Auckland's New Inner-City Bar with a Giant Shuffleboard and Espresso Martinis on Tap

Whether you pick your haunts based on cost-effective cocktails or kidult-friendly fun, you won't be disappointed.

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News
Queenstown's Carlin Hotel Just Took Out Top Honours at the World Boutique Hotel Awards

After only opening its doors seven months ago, the new "beyond five-star" hotel took out the top gong.

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Event
The Clay Centre's Christmas Market

Saturday, December 10 - Sunday, December 11, 2022
The Clay Centre

Snap up some unique handmade ceramics from upcoming and established makers.

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News
Lone Star Has Created a Festive Feast of Its All-Time Faves for People Who Hate Christmas Food

Catch us pulling crackers while eating Dixie Chicken and a big old plate of Redneck Ribs this festive season.

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Event
Fork and Funny Christmas Gala

Friday, December 16, 2022
The Tuning Fork, Auckland

A lineup of international and local talent will be dishing out Christmas crackers of a different kind.

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Event
SOPHIE Pop-Up in Ponsonby

Thursday, November 10 - Saturday, December 24, 2022
Sophie Pop Up Store, Auckland

This pop-up full of gorgeous bespoke gifts is on until Christmas Eve — we're looking at you, last-minute shoppers.

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News
Standard Issue Has Just Opened a Chic New Wellington Store in the Old Bank Arcade

The famously eco-friendly and sustainable New Zealand brand has set up shop in the capital's iconic heritage building .

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News
Enter 'Barbara': Another 66-Million-Year-Old T-Rex Is Joining Peter in a World First at Auckland Museum

At 11.7 metres long and 3.4m high, Barbara is one of only three pregnant female T-Rex ever on record — and she's coming to Aotearoa.

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Event
Frosé Your Way at Dr Rudi's

Monday, November 28, 2022 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co., Auckland

Embrace summer with two hours of bottomless frosé by the water's edge — complete with fruity flavours and fun toppings.

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MOTAT Christmas Lights 2022

Wednesday, December 7 - Saturday, December 24, 2022
MOTAT, Western Springs

You'll think you're at the North Pole when entering this fairy light-lit wonderland — rather than Auckland's favourite transport museum.

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Auckland's North West Wine, Beer and Food Festival Is Finally Coming Back in February

Enjoy homegrown tunes while sampling offerings from local restaurants, vineyards and breweries.

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Ponsonby Central Christmas Markets

Sunday, November 27, 2022
Ponsonby Central, Ponsonby

Get a jump on your Christmas shopping before hitting one of the many delicious surrounding eateries for lunch and coffee.

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News
Black Pineapple Has Released a Boozy Pavlova Cocktail Kit to Make Your Christmas Merry and Bright

The only thing better than a pavlova? A pavlova in cocktail form.

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Frosé Your Way at Dr Rudi's

MOTAT Christmas Lights 2022

Auckland's North West Wine, Beer and Food Festival Is Finally Coming Back in February

Ponsonby Central Christmas Markets

Black Pineapple Has Released a Boozy Pavlova Cocktail Kit to Make Your Christmas Merry and Bright

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