• Event

    Comedy in the Kitchen

    Thu, 12 Jul, 2012

    Hotel De Brett House Bar, Auckland

    Join a team of like-minded individuals at Hotel DeBrett with two of New Zealand's top-rated comedians, Ben Hurley and Brendan Lovegrove.

  • Event

    Ted

    Sat, 7 Jul - Tue, 7 Aug 2012

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Personally, it was one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen. Loved it.

  • Event

    Bastille Day Street Festival 2012

    Sat, 14 Jul, 2012

    Remuera Road Village, Remuera

    Ahhh France, we've forgiven you for the Rainbow Warrior after the RWC, so it's all fun and games as we celebrate the finest of French culture (the food and wine!) at the Bastille Day Street Festival in Remuera. The street will be transformed with food, music, mime artists and street entertainers to bring the Parisian joie de vivre to Auckland. With French street decorations including an Eiffel Tower, Can-Can dancers, copious amounts of wine and food, Remuera will brighten your day in true French style. Also, you can click here for more details on how to win a limited-edition Pardon My French scarf as part of our essential Guide to Bastille Day in Auckland.

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    The Highlife & A List Winter Social

    Sat, 14 Jul, 2012

    The Wharf, Auckland

    On Saturday July 14th 2012, The Highlife & Alist Winter Social will take place once again in the luxurious surroundings of The Wharf venue situated on the waterfront of Auckland's North Shore.

  • Event

    Aotea Square Ice Rink

    Sun, 24 Jun - Sun, 5 Aug 2012

    Aotea Square, Auckland

    Embrace the spirit of winter at Auckland's latest attraction - the Aotea Square Ice Rink. Skate in rain, snow or sun and make the most of some CBD excitement.

  • Event

    Whitianga Scallop Festival

    Sat, 15 Sep, 2012

    Whitianga Marina Reserve, Whitianga

    One of New Zealand's most popular seafood festivals, the Whitianga Scallop Festival is an excellent excuse to head out of the concrete playground and up the Coromandel to sample some of New Zealand's finest delicacies. All the while, drowning it down with the array of craft beers and quality New Zealand wines on display and funking it down to the entertainment on hand.

  • Event

    7 Days LIVE

    Sat, 5 May, 2012

    SkyCity Theatre, Auckland

    The popular TV3 show is taking their on-set shenanigans straight to the people. With Jeremy Corbett taking his usual spot in the quizmaster’s chair, team captains Dai Henwood and Paul Ego will be ready at the helms - they will be flanked on tour by...Ben Hurley, Steve Wrigley, Jeremy Elwood and 2011 Billy T Award nominee Urzila Carlson.

  • Event

    John Walsh: I Can’t Stop Loving You

    Wed, 18 Apr - Sat, 12 May 2012

    Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland

    As we move into a turbulent political time, Walsh's display is a unique way to examine some of today's big issues through a unconvential medium.

  • Event

    KRS-One

    Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

    The Cloud, Quay Street

    KRS-One is often considered the unofficial spokesperson of Hip Hop, his performances are legendary - if you have any appreciation of hip hop or rap, this is an essential gig for you. KRS-One is literally one of the most profilic writers in hip hop history, having twenty published albums to his credit. To make it sweeter, he established hip hop at the United Nations as an international culture, and remains a kingpin of hip hop culture globally. Consider him the king. To put the icing on the cake - this single night only show will be taking place at The Cloud in the Viaduct. Don't think - just go.

  • Event

    Mean as Monday

    Mon, 16 Apr, 2012

    Rakinos, Auckland

    Hate Monday? Yeah we do too. So why not take the edge off with Mean as Mondays at Rakinos. Chilled beats and a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy that hair of the dog you no doubt need with the Monday special of $10 fish'n'chips.

  • Restaurant

    Mexican Specialities

    92 Marua Road, Ellerslie

    I love this place…mind, body and soul. I will tell you to go there. I will demand you do this, because no Mexican food I have consumed (with the exception of that made in Mexico) has compared to the amazing world of Mexican Specialities.

  • Event

    Big Picture Wine Tasting

    Sun, 15 Apr, 2012

    Big Picture Wine, Freemans Bay

    Big Wine Picture will take you on a virtual 'tour' of New Zealand wine, selected by region, before moving to the Aroma Room where you'll put those nostrils to good use.

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    Wine, Cheese & Astronomy

    Tue, 3 Apr, 2012

    Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, One Tree Hill

    Space, the final frontier. It's a big universe out there amongst the stars, and the Stardome is an often overlooked way to get that little bit closer.

  • Event

    Japanese Art Festival

    Sun, 1 Apr, 2012

    Aotea Centre - Auckland, Auckland

    More than 240 Japanese modern art works, including animation, illustration, origami, oil painting, paper cutting and stuffed toys, have come from Japan for the 2012 Japanese Art Festival.

  • Event

    Laphroaig And Bowmore Whisky Tasting

    Wed, 21 Mar, 2012

    Wine Chambers, Auckland

    Ahhhh, whiskey - the drink of choice for gentlemen and scholars. Here's a chance to sample the finest drink in the world, and learn a thing or two about it.

  • Event

    2012 Raw Comedy Quest

    Mon, 26 Mar, 2012

    The Classic, Auckland

    People trying out for comedy shows, come on, how could this not be awesome?

  • Event

    Urbis Designday 2012

    Sat, 24 Mar, 2012

    Auckland-wide, Auckland

    Everything from temporary architectural pavilions to interactive exhibitions, Urbis is the hot spot for New Zealand's top creative talent.

  • Event

    Summer Sounds: Tim Finn

    Sun, 18 Mar, 2012

    Three Kings Reserve, Mount Eden

    Free music by the ever epic Tim Finn, a forecast for no rain and a bacon butty for just $3. Get it in ya.

  • Cafe

    Shaky Isles Kingsland - CLOSED

    492 New North Road, Kingsland

    The menu boasts a range of exciting things to get your tastebuds going.

  • Event

    Whizbang Pop

    Sat, 3 Sep 2011 - Sat, 31 Mar 2012

    Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Auckland

    Watch as moving images flicker, lights glow fluorescent, sculptures burst into motion, artworks lift off walls, and colours explode and retreat.

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