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NewsA Guide to Eating and Drinking in Budapest
In the Hungarian capital you're spoiled for choice with street food laneways, classy cocktail bars and authentic 'mom and pop' canteens.
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NewsThis Auckland Eatery Is Serving Up a Pie-Burger Frankencreation
A feast for the eyes and an anchor for the stomach.
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NewsSustainable Sneaker Brand Allbirds Is Opening Its First New Zealand Store
The shop on Gore Street will house the brand's entire lineup.
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NewsA New One-Day Music Festival Will Take Over Ellerslie Racecourse in November
Featuring some of the world's top indie electronic acts.
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EventMercury Plaza: Origins + New Beginnings
Wed, 14 Aug - Sat, 14 Sep 2019
Mercury Plaza, Auckland
The iconic food hall is transforming into a site for art and creativity.
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NewsArtweek Auckland Has Dropped Its Jam-Packed 2019 Lineup
Auckland's nine-day art celebration returns with drawing clubs, late-night events and food fit for a gallery.
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EventWynyard Quarter 8th Birthday
Sat, 10 Aug, 2019
Wynyard Quarter, Auckland
Roll up for street food, family friendly events and a special Silo Cinema screening.
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NewsLowbrow Has Opened a Second Location Inside St Kevins Arcade
The new spot inside St Kevins Arcade will be slinging sandos, wings and low intervention wine.
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EventThe Gin and Tonic Experience
Sat, 7 Sep 2019, Sat, 5 Oct 2019 and Sat, 9 Nov 2019
Batch Winery, Auckland
This hands-on experience delves deep into the world of gin.
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NewsWe're Giving Away High Tea for Two at Cordis Auckland
The five-star property has refreshed its three-tiered feast for winter.
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EventForest Taco Takeover
Mon, 19 Aug, 2019
Wise Boys Burgers, Auckland
The pop-up will highlight wild plants and underrated parts of produce that are normally destined for the bin.
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NewsCountdown Has Launched a BYO Container Scheme to Reduce Plastic Waste
The initiative rolls out today at stores across the country.
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NewsFive European Cities to Visit When You've Already Seen the Touristy Sites
Uncover ruin pubs, wiener dog museums and the oldest sausage shop in the world.
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EventRamen Pop
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019
Red Rabbit Coffee Co., Wellington
Find this one-off ramen bar inside Parnell's coffee roastery.
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NewsSix New Menus to Try in Auckland This Winter
From decadent lobster rolls to almond ricotta toast and biodynamic mulled wine, these seasonal delights will help you through the colder months.
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BarThe Churchill
110 Mayoral Drive, Auckland
This stunning new rooftop bar is all about gin and next-level drinking snacks.
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EventO'Neill Aotearoa Surf Film Festival Winter Sessions
Fri, 2 Aug, 2019
Crystal Palace Theatre, Mt Eden
Showcasing the best international cold water and winter warmer films to fuel your wave hunt.
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NewsThis New Entertainment Centre Brings Together Virtual Reality, E-Sports and Dodgem Rides
The new centre inside Rainbow's End can be accessed without tickets to the main park.
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EventHigh Cheese Tasting
Fri, 2 Aug, 2019
Ponsonby Central, Ponsonby
Just like your average high tea, but with better music and some sweet sweet cheese.
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EventNew Zealand International Film Festival 2019
Thu, 18 Jul - Sun, 11 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Featuring winners from Cannes, New Zealand-made features and a series of world premieres, this year's NZIFF is shaping up to be a big one.
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New Zealand International Film Festival 2019
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Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Featuring winners from Cannes, New Zealand-made features and a series of world premieres, this year's NZIFF is shaping up to be a big one.
