Stephen Heard, Author at Concrete Playground

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Five Eco-Sanctuaries Where You Can Spot Native Wildlife in New Zealand

Head here to spot flightless birdlife, native reptile species, multi-coloured reef fish and giant bugs.

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Raglan's Soundsplash Festival Has Dropped Its 20th Anniversary Lineup

A jam-packed spread of local acts lead the bill for the three-day music and camping festival.

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Auckland Restaurant Month Has Dropped a Mouthwatering Lineup for Its Tenth Anniversary

The month-long food gala returns with long lunches, intimate dining experiences and price point menus.

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The Brewers Room Is Ponsonby's New Craft Beer Freehouse

The new Ponsonby Central venue features 24 taps of the good stuff.

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Black Pineapple Has Launched a Pre-Batched Cocktail Subscription Service

All you have to do is pour, shake and garnish.

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Event
Te Atatu Night Markets - Winter Special

Fri, 17 Jul, 2020
Te Atat? Peninsula Community Centre and Library, Auckland

West Auckland's monthly vendor meet-up is back for a winter special.

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Event
Wildlife Wednesdays

Multiple single dates
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

Head to Auckland Museum after hours to avoid the crowds and see the best nature photographs from the past year.

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A 195-Room Luxury Hotel Is Opening in Auckland CBD This September

The five-star property comes with four dining options.

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Event
Cook's Night Off: World's Largest Lamington

Tue, 21 Jul, 2020
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, Mt Wellington

Have your fill of a 2000-something-kilogram slab of coconut sponge for a gold coin donation.

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Live at the Museum: A Night of Opera

Mon, 27 Jul, 2020
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

The Museum's Grand Foyer will come alive with the sounds of opera at this one-off event.

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The Opening Date Has Been Announced for Britomart's New Luxury Hotel and Laneway

It will also be home to a new restaurant from the team behind Orphans Kitchen.

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Dee's Greasey Spoon

Sun, 19 Jul, 2020
Coco's Cantina, Auckland

An unpretentious breakfast pop-up from the Coco's crew.

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Bastille Day on Vulcan Lane

Sat, 11 Jul, 2020
Le Chef, CBD

Indulge your inner Francophile at this street party.

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QT Auckland's New Boutique Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations

Book in a luxurious staycation at the design-led property for November.

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Six Truffle Dishes to Try in Auckland This Winter

From truffle-infused ice cream to truffle-topped dim sum and burrata.

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Auckland Beer Week Has Dropped Its Full Lineup of Hop-Forward Events for 2020

It features late-night tropical parties, roaming pub crawls and free tuk tuk rides.

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A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

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Event
Nga whetu O Matariki

Fri, 3 Jul 2020, Fri, 10 Jul 2020 and Fri, 17 Jul 2020
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, Auckland

Hear about the stars, the planets and stories of the night sky at this presenter-led Matariki kōrero.

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Event
RESCHEDULED: Playing with Murder

Roam through the hidden areas of Mt Smart Stadium and solve the crime at this interactive murder mystery night.

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Event
Auckland Plant Market 2020

Sun, 18 Oct, 2020
Smales Farm, North Shore

Pick up indoor and outdoor plants, woven macrame hangers and planet-friendly skincare at this one-day event.

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