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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Event
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Cafe
Shaky Isles Kingsland - CLOSED
492 New North Road, Kingsland
The menu boasts a range of exciting things to get your tastebuds going.
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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.