Stephen Heard, Author at Concrete Playground

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Rhythm and Alps Has Dropped Its First All-Local Lineup for 2020

Celebrate the New Year in a picture-perfect location.

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Best Foods Christmas Comedy Gala

Sat, 7 Nov, 2020
The Civic, Auckland

The comedy showcase is back with a Christmas twist.

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General Collective Pop-Up Store

Wed, 1 Jul - Mon, 6 Jul 2020
Kings Plant Barn Orakei, Auckland

Pick up New Zealand brands and products at this week-long marketplace.

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Six NZ Eco-Tourism Experiences If You Want to Make a Difference While Travelling

From urban wildlife eco-sanctuaries to suspended forest tree walks, here's how to make your next adventure count.

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Hit Broadway Musical 'Mary Poppins' Is Coming to Auckland

The supercalifragilistic production is back after breaking an eight-year box office record.

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Tautai Gallery Official Opening

Fri, 3 Jul, 2020
Tautai Pacific Arts Trust, Auckland

Karangahape Road welcomes a new gallery space championing Pacific creativity.

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The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover

Mon, 29 Jun - Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Various

The search is on for New Zealand's best toastie.

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Secret Museum Tour

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

See what's tucked away in the basement of the Museum.

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Hug a Pug 2020

Sun, 6 Dec, 2020
YMCA North Shore Recreation Centre

Wrap your arms around an adorable squishy-faced pup.

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Roxy Cinema Has Launched a New Pay-Per-View Streaming Service

For those wanting something more thoughtful than big-budget blockbusters.

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Upper Hutt's Brewtown Is Opening a Huge New Craft Beer Entertainment Complex

Including a brand new five-lane ten pin bowling alley, trampoline park and a large indoor paintball field.

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A Huge Exhibition of Contemporary Maori Art Is Coming to Auckland

It will be the largest exhibition in the 132-year history of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

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The New Zealand International Film Festival Has Dropped a Jam-Packed Lineup for 2020

This year, more than 70 features and seven collections of short films from 41 countries will screen online and in selected cinemas.

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The Mercury Plaza Is a New Refreshment Room and Community Space on Cross Street

While it shares the same name as the beloved food court, this new space is based around art, coffee and counter food.

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The Department of Conservation Is Launching a Booking System for Its Network of Backcountry Huts and Campgrounds

The bookable huts and campgrounds include some extremely popular summer destinations.

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Te Taumata Kapa Haka

Mon, 22 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2020
Takutai Square, Britomart

Liven up your lunch break with kapa haka and hāngi.

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Universal Monsters

Mon, 6 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul 2020
Academy Cinemas, Auckland

This retrospective film festival will feature a world of terrifying creatures.

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The New Zealand International Film Festival Has Announced Five Homegrown Titles for 2020

Including a five-episode web series screening in its entirety.

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An Expansive New Cafe Has Opened Inside Auckland Zoo

It overlooks the soon-to-be-completed high canopy habitat.

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Four New Auckland Openings to Visit This Week

Here's what's fresh around the city.

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