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Eight New Books to Read While You're Spending More Time Indoors
Explore the underbelly of 1980s Queensland, enter a fictional dystopian world or learn how to get your money sorted.
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Where to Travel in 2020 if You Want to Make a Difference in the World
From planting trees in a geothermal valley to having breakfast with koalas — here's how you can make a positive difference during your next adventure.
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Where to Eat When You Want a Quality Feed But You're on a Student Budget
These reliable spots will get you through to payday.
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Four Easy Day Trips for When You Need to Get Back to Nature
Escape the city and chase that much-needed R&R.
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Wellington's Nisa Is Crowdfunding Its New Ethical Underwear Range
The new men's briefs call for an industrial sewing machine.
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Set Mo Surrender Tour
Friday, June 14, 2019
Studio The Venue, Auckland
They’ve been confirming their status as industry disrupters for the last year, dropping a dance track every month since February.
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Crooked Colours
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Galatos, Newton
The live act from Perth have been making a name for themselves and paving their own path in the indie electronic scene.
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Yacht Club ft. Claptone
Friday, April 12, 2019
Mantells on the Water, Auckland
Mantells on the Water will transform to a house party like no other.
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Fashion In Focus
Tuesday, March 19 - Thursday, March 28, 2019
Showroom 22, Auckland
There is often huge separation between creator and consumer.
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The Five Best Glamping Spots on New Zealand's South Island
Where to blend luxury and nature all in one stay.
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A Hit List of the Most Beautiful Sights to See Around NZ's South Island
Your South-side best-of.
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Busby Marou
Friday, February 9, 2018
The Tuning Fork, Auckland
The gentle rhythms of the coast as a muse.
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Salad Boys
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Southbound Records, Auckland
Teenage nostalgia, melancholic melodies and garage grooves at your local record store.
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