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For the first time ever, the accommodation chain has set up shop outside of Australia and New Zealand.
Announcing 40-plus new dates worldwide, the Grammy-winner has locked in two Australian shows, plus one in New Zealand.
Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
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NewsSmoky Success: Smoking Meats, Roasting Treats and Other Eats with One Machine
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269 is a permanent market bringing food and fun to Auckland's Parnell Village.
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RestaurantAdvieh Restaurant and Bar
1 Queen Street, Auckland
This Middle Eastern casual restaurant is set to be a hotspot in Auckland's dining scene.
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RestaurantAnise
210 Symonds Street, Auckland
Power couple Sid and Chand Sahrawat have added another restaurant to their culinary bow.
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RestaurantGILT Brasserie
2 Chancery Street, Auckland
This European-inspired bistro is the perfect spot for a summer long lunch with a glass of wine in hand.
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RestaurantSoul Bar and Bistro
Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland
Located in the heart of Auckland's Viaduct, with arguably one of the city's most enviable terraces.
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RestaurantManis Bakery and Cafe
38 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Hit up Ponsonby's newest patisserie for your morning coffee and croissant combo.
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RestaurantBrothers 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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BarThe Cellar Bar
204 Quay Street, Auckland
With in-house DJs and cocktail specialties, keep the party going at the Viaduct's new late-night cocktail bar.
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BarBar Albert
13 Wyndham Street, Auckland
Sip your cocktail with sky-high city views — a jaw-dropping 38 floors up.
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BarNanny's Eatery
492 New North Road, Auckland
With one of the largest rum selections in the city and only 400 metres from Eden Park, this dog-friendly spot is bringing a little spice to Kingsland.
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NewsDua Lipa Has Added Extra Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland Shows to Her 2025 Tour Down Under
The Grammy-winner's 'Radical Optimism' tour just got bigger — but she's still only playing three cities on her trip to Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsVoicing Machines, Being Inspired by Miyazaki and Exploring Big Emotions: Lupita Nyong'o and Chris Sanders Talk 'The Wild Robot'
Oscar-winning actor Nyong'o lends her vocals to this gorgeous movie adaption of the beloved book, with 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'How to Train Your Dragon' filmmaker Sanders directing.
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NewsRobert Pattinson Hates Dying Again and Again in the Full Trailer for Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17'
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NewsThe Trailer for Prime Video's Australian Version of 'The Office' Introduces a New Chaotic Workplace — and Boss
The 13th adaptation in the franchise moves Down Under, into a packaging company in Sydney, and hits streaming in October.
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NewsFrom 'Shogun' and 'Baby Reindeer' to 'The Bear' and 'Hacks': Here's What Just Picked Up Awards at the 2024 Emmys
No series has ever won as many Emmys for a single season as exceptional Japanese historical drama 'Shōgun' did this year.
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EventBritomart Saturday Farmer's Market
Sat, 21 Sep, 2024
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.
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EventStraight to Churly's
Sat, 21 Sep, 2024
Churly's Brewpub & Eatery, Auckland
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.
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EventFat Daddy's Bottomless
Sat, 21 Sep, 2024
The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna
How many burgers and beers can you down in 90 minutes? Find out at The Elephant Wrestler.
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EventPasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
Sun, 22 Sep, 2024
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.
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EventCasa Bacardi in Auckland Viaduct
Thu, 26 Sep, 2024
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.
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EventYoga in the Sky
Multiple single dates
SkyCity Auckland, Auckland
Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.
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EventTwilight Tuesdays
Tue, 24 Sep, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
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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NewsSave the Date: Auckland Design Week Has Announced Its 2024 Lineup of Creative Talent for Its March Festival
Come see what some of Auckland's most talented designers have to offer at this new annual event.
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NewsNow Open: Kayu Studio Launches Furniture Showroom and Airbnb Decked Out in Its Designs
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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NewsAnew Is Selling 1500 Artist-Designed Drink Bottles to Mark the Start of Pride Month
This is not just a drink bottle — it is a piece of art, too.
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The Auckland Harbour Bridge will look a little different throughout February with new light shows for special occasions.
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NewsPeach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024
"Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."
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NewsTwelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.
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Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.
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NewsThe Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling
Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
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NewsOur Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.
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NewsThe World's Best 50 Hotels Has Named The Calile in Brisbane as Oceania and Australia's Top Spot for the Second Year in a Row
Two Australian hotels made the prestigious list in its second year, with The Tasman in Hobart also earning some love.
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For the first time ever, the accommodation chain has set up shop outside of Australia and New Zealand.
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The Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand
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Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
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Our Guide to the Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
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RestaurantFoxtrot Parlour
7 Richmond Road, Ponsonby
It’s probably not a place you should spend time at if you’re aiming to drop a few kilos, but if you’re an “all things in moderation” type of person then the Foxtrot Parlour is definitely somewhere you need to get to know.
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RestaurantAda
454 Great North Road, Auckland
Walk through a former convent to find this Italian-inspired gem and be transported straight to Tuscany.
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RestaurantOrigine
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.
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GILT Brasserie
2 Chancery Street, Auckland
This European-inspired bistro is the perfect spot for a summer long lunch with a glass of wine in hand.
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RestaurantAmano
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.
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