Auckland Culture News

News
All the Life Advice You Need from Terry Pratchett

“Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one.”

{"id":516159,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"All the Life Advice You Need from Terry Pratchett","description":"\u201cStories of imagination tend to upset those without one.\u201d","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/terry-pratchett1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/terry-pratchett1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/life-advice-from-terry-pratchett","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/terry-pratchett1.jpg","alt":"All the Life Advice You Need from Terry Pratchett"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/terry-pratchett-quote-gender.jpg","alt":"terry-pratchett-quote-gender"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/terry-pratchett-quote-cat.jpg","alt":"terry-pratchett-quote-cat"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/terry-pratchett-quote-01.jpg","alt":"terry-pratchett-quote-01"}]}
News
The Eight Best First Date Destinations in Auckland

Our resident wine and diner takes you on a first date tour of Auckland.

{"id":82975,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Eight Best First Date Destinations in Auckland","description":"\u003Cp\u003EOur resident wine and diner takes you on a first date tour of Auckland.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/The-Sugar-Club_Bar-Night-Landscape-Credit-Photography-by-Manja-Wachsmuth-e1431495947604-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/The-Sugar-Club_Bar-Night-Landscape-Credit-Photography-by-Manja-Wachsmuth-e1431495947604.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/the-ten-best-first-date-destinations-in-auckland","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/The-Sugar-Club_Bar-Night-Landscape-Credit-Photography-by-Manja-Wachsmuth-e1431495947604.jpg","width":1277,"height":805,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/FRENCH-CAFE-3063-e1431495754332.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/The-Sugar-Club_Bar-Night-Landscape-Credit-Photography-by-Manja-Wachsmuth-e1431495947604-1024x645.jpg","alt":"The Sugar Club"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/orphan31.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/ortolana-1-640x426.jpg","alt":"ortolan"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/baduzzi.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/d09034d07f0b74552fffb99194dc3bda-e1431496096942-1024x625.jpg","alt":"jervois"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/euro-1024x680.jpg","alt":"euro"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/the-oyster-inn.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Spark Lab Launches Technology Month

One for those with technological aspirations, or even just an above average interest in this ever changing industry.

{"id":514657,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Spark Lab Launches Technology Month","description":"One for those with technological aspirations, or even just an above average interest in this ever changing industry.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/technology-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/technology.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/design-style\/technology\/spark-lab-launches-technology-month","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/technology.jpg","width":1698,"height":1131,"alt":""}]}
News
Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March

The world's biggest waterslide, a surf film festival and sunrise yoga are just a few things to look forward to.

{"id":514248,"type":"art","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March","description":"The world's biggest waterslide, a surf film festival and sunrise yoga are just a few things to look forward to.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Groupe-F-2-e1424993618908-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Groupe-F-2-e1424993618908.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/art\/brilliant-things-to-do-in-auckland-this-march","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Groupe-F-2-e1424993618908.jpg","alt":"Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/The-Kitchen-1.jpg","alt":"Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Lopdell-House.jpg","alt":"Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hum-Salon-e1424993321400.jpg","alt":"Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/549433_430955283649397_1039528318_n.jpg","alt":"Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/volvooceanrace07-e1424996020435-1024x619.jpg","alt":"ocean-race-volvo"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/The-Kitchen-1.jpg","alt":"The Kitchen 1"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sunrise-yoga.jpg","alt":"sunrise-yoga"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/mogwai-1024x614.jpg","alt":"mogwai"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parquet-courts-1024x624.jpg","alt":"parquetcourts_bybenrayner2"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hum-Salon-e1424993321400-1024x605.jpg","alt":"Hum Salon"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15211_20-1024x682.jpg","alt":"blink-a-movement-a-low-hum"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/549433_430955283649397_1039528318_n.jpg","alt":"worlds-biggest-waterslide"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Here's Wally: Your Search for the Elusive Waldo Has Been Optimised Using Math

Waldo doesn't stand a chance.

{"id":513548,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Here's Wally: Your Search for the Elusive Waldo Has Been Optimised Using Math","description":"Waldo doesn't stand a chance.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/waldo-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/waldo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/heres-waldo-your-search-for-the-elusive-wally-has-been-optimised","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/waldo.jpg","width":1280,"height":780,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/131111_heresWaldo920_1.jpg.CROP_.original-original.jpg","alt":"waldo"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/waldo-kde.png","alt":"waldo-kde"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
New Web Comedy 'The Katering Show' Skewers Foodie Culture

"The journey of a food intolerant, and an intolerable foodie."

{"id":511760,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"New Web Comedy 'The Katering Show' Skewers Foodie Culture","description":"\"The journey of a food intolerant, and an intolerable foodie.\"","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/katering-show01-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/katering-show01.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/new-web-comedy-the-katering-show-skewers-foodie-culture","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/katering-show01.jpg","alt":"New Web Comedy 'The Katering Show' Skewers Foodie Culture"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/katering-show02.jpg","alt":"New Web Comedy 'The Katering Show' Skewers Foodie Culture"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/katering-show03.jpg","alt":"New Web Comedy 'The Katering Show' Skewers Foodie Culture"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/katering-show02.jpg","alt":"katering-show02"}]}

Latest Guides

News
Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month

Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
News
Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in May

Spend your couch time watching a documentary about Jim Henson and an Elisabeth Moss-led spy thriller.
Guide
Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far

Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
News
Eleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in April

Spend your couch time watching Andrew Scott step into Tom Ripley's shoes, a shattering docuseries about Nickelodeon's kids TV hits and Colin Farrell as a PI.
News
Eleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March

Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
News
Hop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend

Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
News
Nine 2024 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately

'Oppenheimer', an astonishing Ukraine-set documentary, a Wes Anderson short, Emma Stone's most-spectacular performance yet: they each won 2024 Oscars, and you can check them them all now.
News
Say Cheers to Hollywood's Night of Nights: Concrete Playground's Oscars 2024 Drinking Game

Whether you're hoping that 'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'Poor Things', 'Past Lives' or something else picks up Academy Awards, here's how to sip along.
News
Predicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2024 Academy Awards

Will 'Oppenheimer' sweep the Oscars? What else will win? What should but won't? Here are our predictions.
News
Here's Where You Can Watch 32 of 2024's Oscar-Nominated Movies in New Zealand Right Now

From 'Barbenheimer' and twists on 'Frankenstein' to animated 'Spider-Man' antics and devastating documentaries, here's where to watch 2024's Oscar contenders.

News
Your Last-Minute Guide to Spending Valentine's Day Alone, Platonically or Romantically

Countdown to V-Day.

{"id":511501,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Your Last-Minute Guide to Spending Valentine's Day Alone, Platonically or Romantically","description":"Countdown to V-Day.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/silo-park-use-this-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/silo-park-use-this.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/your-last-minute-guide-to-spending-valentines-day-alone-platonically-or-romantically","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/silo-park-use-this.jpg","width":1280,"height":780,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/fifty-shades-1024x681.jpg","alt":"fifty-shades"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/flamingo-official-1024x631.jpg","alt":"flamingo-official"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/silo-park-use-this-1024x624.jpg","alt":"silo-park-use-this"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Your Guide to Splore 2015

Original, unique and fresh no matter your title; hipster, hippie, foodie, square etc you'll find something to celebrate.

{"id":510165,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Your Guide to Splore 2015","description":"Original, unique and fresh no matter your title; hipster, hippie, foodie, square etc you'll find something to celebrate.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/splore-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/splore.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/music\/your-guide-to-splore-2015","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/splore.jpg","width":1280,"height":747,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/living-lounge.jpg","alt":"living-lounge"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/costumes.jpg","alt":"costumes"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tinashe.jpg","alt":"tinashe"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/mainstage.jpg","alt":"mainstage"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/lagoon.jpg","alt":"lagoon"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/beaach.jpg","alt":"beaach"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/food.jpg","alt":"food"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/art-trail.jpg","alt":"art-trail"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/scruff.jpg","alt":"scruff"}]}
News
DIY Music Genius Blink, the Founder of A Low Hum, Is Starting "A Movement"

{"id":511300,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"DIY Music Genius Blink, the Founder of A Low Hum, Is Starting \"A Movement\"","description":"","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/rsz_a_movement1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/rsz_a_movement1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/music\/blink-announces-a-movement","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/rsz_a_movement1.jpg","width":1280,"height":853,"alt":""}]}
News
Your Guide to the Auckland Pride Festival 2015

Let our list of top picks guide your way in helping celebrate the wonderful diversity and creativity that makes Auckland awesome.

{"id":510247,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Your Guide to the Auckland Pride Festival 2015","description":"Let our list of top picks guide your way in helping celebrate the wonderful diversity and creativity that makes Auckland awesome.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/5.NilbarGures-HeadstandingTotem2014-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/5.NilbarGures-HeadstandingTotem2014.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/your-guide-to-the-auckland-pride-festival-2015","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/5.NilbarGures-HeadstandingTotem2014.jpg","width":1280,"height":780,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4.RisingVoices.jpg","alt":"4.RisingVoices"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/5.NilbarGures-HeadstandingTotem2014.jpg","alt":"5.NilbarGures-HeadstandingTotem,2014"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6.NightOfTheQueer.jpg","alt":"6.NightOfTheQueer"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/2.JacquelineFraserThe-MakingofPurpleRain2015.jpg","alt":"2.JacquelineFraserThe-MakingofPurpleRain2015"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/100_1260-e1424083381366-1024x624.jpg","alt":"100_1260"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/9.AucklandPride-bySusan-Blick.jpg","alt":"9.AucklandPride-bySusan-Blick"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/shorts-1024x587.jpg","alt":"shorts"}]}
News
A Look Back at Ten Years of Laneway Festival

The last ten years have seen festival after festival launch and go under. How have Laneway managed to nail it?

{"id":512264,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Look Back at Ten Years of Laneway Festival","description":"The last ten years have seen festival after festival launch and go under. How have Laneway managed to nail it?","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/cp-laneway-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/cp-laneway.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/a-look-back-at-ten-years-of-laneway-festival","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/cp-laneway.jpg","width":1280,"height":775,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-20052.jpg","alt":"laneway-2005"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-2006.jpg","alt":"laneway-2006"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-20071.jpg","alt":"laneway-2007"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-2008.jpg","alt":"laneway-2008"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-20092.jpg","alt":"laneway-2009"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-2010.jpg","alt":"laneway-2010"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-2011.jpg","alt":"laneway-2011"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-20121.jpg","alt":"laneway-2012"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-20131.jpg","alt":"laneway-2013"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-2014.jpg","alt":"laneway-2014"},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/laneway-20151.jpg","alt":"laneway-2015"}]}
News
Here's a TED Talk About How to Sound Smart in Your TED Talk

TED has eaten itself.

{"id":510090,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Here's a TED Talk About How to Sound Smart in Your TED Talk","description":"TED has eaten itself.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tedx-will-stephen02-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tedx-will-stephen02.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/the-ted-talk-about-how-to-sound-smart-in-your-ted-talk","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tedx-will-stephen02.jpg","alt":"Here's a TED Talk About How to Sound Smart in Your TED Talk"}]}

Latest Places

Cafe
This That

57 Lorne St , Auckland City

A glimmer of hope for what the rest of Lorne Street could soon become.
Bar
Scarlett Slimms & Lucky

476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland

Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.
Bar
Cassette Nine

Vulcan Lane, Auckland

Any place that can pull off jeans as wallpaper has two thumbs up in my book.
Restaurant
Miss Clawdy

12 Jellicoe Street, Auckland

There is a sassy new lady in town ready to serve you some good ol' fashioned soul food. Introducing Miss Clawdy, the newest feather in Wynyard Quarter's culinary cap.

News
50 Years of David Bowie's Hairstyles in One GIF

29 career-spanning portraits of the chameleonic pop star.

{"id":508578,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"50 Years of David Bowie's Hairstyles in One GIF","description":"29 career-spanning portraits of the chameleonic pop star.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bowie-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bowie.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/50-years-of-david-bowies-hairstyles-in-one-gif","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bowie.jpg","width":1280,"height":640,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tumblr_nhuxa68O5x1qaetdco1_500.gif","alt":"tumblr_nhuxa68O5x1qaetdco1_500"}]}
News
Wes Anderson is Planning His Own Theme Park with Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh

What the cuss? Stop everything.

{"id":260059,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Wes Anderson is Planning His Own Theme Park with Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh","description":"\u003Cp\u003EWhat the cuss? Stop everything.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/grand-budapest-hotel-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/grand-budapest-hotel.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/film-tv\/wes-anderson-is-planning-his-own-theme-park-with-devos-mark-mothersbaugh","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/grand-budapest-hotel.jpg","width":1280,"height":781,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/the-life-aquatic-shark.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/myopia.jpeg","alt":""}]}
News
The Eight Best Places to Watch the Melbourne Cup in Auckland

Uphold tradition by shimmying into some posh threads, donning a fascinator, throwing some dollars at the TAB and having way too much fun for a Tuesday.

{"id":258485,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Eight Best Places to Watch the Melbourne Cup in Auckland","description":"\u003Cp\u003EUphold tradition by shimmying into some posh threads, donning a fascinator, throwing some dollars at the TAB and having way too much fun for a Tuesday.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/melbourne-cup-original-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/melbourne-cup-original.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/the-eight-best-places-to-watch-the-melbourne-cup-in-auckland","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/melbourne-cup-original.jpg","width":840,"height":535,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/ostro.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/spqr.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/euro1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bcc.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tom-tom.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/ellerslei.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/merchant.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/harbourside.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Should Rude Customers Be Charged More For Their Coffee?

Being nicer to your barista might save you some dosh.

{"id":258265,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Should Rude Customers Be Charged More For Their Coffee?","description":"\u003Cp\u003EBeing nicer to your barista might save you some dosh.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Seven-Mile-Beach-Kiosk4-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Seven-Mile-Beach-Kiosk4.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/should-rude-customers-be-charged-more-for-their-coffee","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Seven-Mile-Beach-Kiosk4.jpg","width":1280,"height":582,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/kiosk.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/img.pandawhale.com\/31122-Grumpy-Cat-hates-TV-gif-Cm3Y.gif","alt":""}]}
News
‘Baking Bad': The Breaking Bad Cookbook is Finally Here

Warning: Cookbook contains delicious baking recipes and spoilers.

{"id":258208,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"‘Baking Bad': The Breaking Bad Cookbook is Finally Here","description":"\u003Cp\u003EWarning: Cookbook contains delicious baking recipes and spoilers.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbadhero-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbadhero.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/baking-bad-the-breaking-bad-cookbook-is-finally-here","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbadhero.jpg","width":1280,"height":780,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbadcover.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbad3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbad2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbad1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbad5.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbad7.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbad4.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbad6.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bakingbad.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
See Your Favourite Horror Flicks Transformed Into Goosebumps Books

10/10. Would read.

{"id":257200,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"See Your Favourite Horror Flicks Transformed Into Goosebumps Books","description":"\u003Cp\u003E10\/10. Would read.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/stine-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/stine.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/film-tv\/see-your-favourite-horror-flicks-transformed-into-goosebumps-books","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/stine.jpg","width":1280,"height":580,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/dreams.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bees.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aroria.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/goose1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tv.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/witch.jpg","alt":""}]}

Latest Events

Event
Christmas Lights at MOTAT 2024

Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec 2024
MOTAT, Western Springs

MOTAT is bringing nights of festive fun and dazzling lights back for another year.

Buy Tickets
Event
Fat Daddy's Bottomless

Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna

How many burgers and beers can you down in 90 minutes? Find out at The Elephant Wrestler.

Buy Tickets
Event
Casa Bacardi in Auckland Viaduct

Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland

Casa Bacardi has popped up on Auckland's Viaduct, but a warning to rum-lovers: its here for a good time, not a long time.
Event
Twilight Tuesdays

Tue, 3 Dec, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
Event
Britomart Saturday Farmer's Market

Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland

This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
Event
Pasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds

Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios, Auckland

See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.
Event
Yoga in the Sky

Multiple single dates
SkyCity Auckland, Auckland

Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.

Buy Tickets
Event
Smales Farmers Market

Mon, 9 Dec, 2024
Smales Farm, North Shore

Auckland's newest farmers market arrives across the harbour.

News
Stop Everything, Someone Invented a Real Hoverboard

This is not a hoax.

{"id":256509,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Stop Everything, Someone Invented a Real Hoverboard","description":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is not a hoax.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hendo1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hendo1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/design-style\/technology\/stop-everything-someone-invented-a-real-hoverboard","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hendo1.jpg","width":1284,"height":580,"alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/38.media.tumblr.com\/600b6517c6707d244eaf89c6847920e2\/tumblr_mj9w954Md11rnuagto1_500.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/33.media.tumblr.com\/c7384d4b4da07f50c255862fd3b00caa\/tumblr_mk86p2ykfs1qcga5ro1_500.gif","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/metrouk2.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/06\/hoverboard3-20140305273101.gif","alt":""}]}
News
Five Dining Trends That Are Big in Japan

Japan has 32 Michelin-starred restaurants. These aren't them.

{"id":256425,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Dining Trends That Are Big in Japan","description":"\u003Cp\u003EJapan has 32 Michelin-starred restaurants. These aren't them.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/moomincafe-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/moomincafe.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/travel\/five-dining-trends-that-are-big-in-japan","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/moomincafe.jpg","width":1280,"height":779,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/moomin-cafe03.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/owl-cafe.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/fishing-restaurant.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/littletgv.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sushi3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""}]}
News
Bill Murray and Sofia Coppola Are Teaming Up For a Christmas Musical

Your Christmas lunch could soon be soundtracked by Bill Murray.

{"id":254796,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Bill Murray and Sofia Coppola Are Teaming Up For a Christmas Musical","description":"\u003Cp\u003EYour Christmas lunch could soon be soundtracked by Bill Murray.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/murray-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/murray.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/film-tv\/bill-murray-and-sofia-coppola-are-teaming-up-for-a-christmas-musical","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/murray.jpg","width":1280,"height":582,"alt":""}]}
News
Glastonbury Bans the Sale of Native American Headdresses

Good call.

{"id":254759,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Glastonbury Bans the Sale of Native American Headdresses","description":"\u003Cp\u003EGood call.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/headdress-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/headdress.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/music\/glastonbury-bans-the-sale-of-native-american-headdresses","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/headdress.jpg","width":1281,"height":580,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hipster-indians_small.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
The St. James May Get Its Long Awaited Makeover

More than just a lick of paint.

{"id":253387,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The St. James May Get Its Long Awaited Makeover","description":"\u003Cp\u003EMore than just a lick of paint.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/st-james-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/st-james.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/music\/the-st-james-may-get-its-long-awaited-makeover","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/st-james.jpg","width":719,"height":478,"alt":""}]}
News
Watch These Sassy Kids React to Food at One of New York’s Best Restaurants

"This looks like soap. It tastes like soap. Why am I eating soap right now?"

{"id":253624,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Watch These Sassy Kids React to Food at One of New York’s Best Restaurants","description":"\u003Cp\u003E\"This looks like soap. It tastes like soap. Why am I eating soap right now?\"\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/nyt-kids-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/nyt-kids.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/watch-these-sassy-kids-react-to-food-at-one-of-new-yorks-best-restaurants","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/nyt-kids.jpg","width":1274,"height":580,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/daniel.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
The Pros and Cons of Watching Orange is the New Black

The pros and cons of binge sessions on Lightbox.co.nz

{"id":248180,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Pros and Cons of Watching Orange is the New Black","description":"\u003Cp\u003EThe pros and cons of binge sessions on Lightbox.co.nz\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/lightbox--488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/lightbox-.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/film-tv\/the-pros-and-cons-of-watching-orange-is-the-new-black","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/lightbox-.jpg","width":608,"height":420,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/acast.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/LINE1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/atitle.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/galix.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aflash1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/acrazzy.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/apenss.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/awit.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aloveinteters.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aserious.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ahack.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/line.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Miranda July Has Made You a Handbag with Some Very Specific Uses

It's exactly as strange as she is.

{"id":251480,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Miranda July Has Made You a Handbag with Some Very Specific Uses","description":"\u003Cp\u003EIt's exactly as strange as she is.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/miranda11-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/miranda11.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/design-style\/design\/miranda-july-has-made-you-a-handbag-with-some-very-specific-uses","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/miranda11.jpg","width":1280,"height":580,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/miranda1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mirand2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/miranda5.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/miranda3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/miranda6.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/iranda7.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/miranda.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Learn to Draw Like the Masters with This Colouring Book for Grown Ups

Feel free to colour outside the lines.

{"id":250952,"type":"art","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Learn to Draw Like the Masters with This Colouring Book for Grown Ups","description":"\u003Cp\u003EFeel free to colour outside the lines.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/dali-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/dali.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/art\/learn-to-draw-like-the-masters-with-this-colouring-book-for-grown-ups","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/dali.jpg","width":1280,"height":583,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/kahlo.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/kalho2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hoch.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hoch2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/matisee.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/matisse.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/warhol.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/warhol2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/klimt.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""}]}
News
Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Pulls a ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am?’ on Cafe

Then went on a rampage about workers' rights after being denied.

{"id":250517,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Pulls a ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am?’ on Cafe","description":"\u003Cp\u003EThen went on a rampage about workers' rights after being denied.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/5pointcafe-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/5pointcafe.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/rage-against-the-machine-guitarist-pulls-a-dont-you-know-who-i-am-on-cafe","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/5pointcafe.jpg","width":1283,"height":580,"alt":""}]}
News
‘Eat Like You Give a Fuck’ With the New Thug Kitchen Cookbook

All other cookbooks are now irrelevant.

{"id":249283,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"‘Eat Like You Give a Fuck’ With the New Thug Kitchen Cookbook","description":"\u003Cp\u003EAll other cookbooks are now irrelevant.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/thugkitchen-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/thugkitchen.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/eat-like-you-give-a-fuck-with-the-new-thug-kitchen-cookbook","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/thugkitchen.jpg","width":1280,"height":580,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/pasta.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/10303758_664264883639014_4072171695575106292_n.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/8tlinEu.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1551738_607596989305804_2147368428_n.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/1472767_598707913528045_1325714766_n1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""}]}
News
Intern for Concrete Playground

Come play.

{"id":248996,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Intern for Concrete Playground","description":"Come play.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girlsintern-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girlsintern.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/intern-for-concrete-playground","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girlsintern.jpg","width":1280,"height":779,"alt":""}]}
News
Your Guide to Sustainable Seafood

Better living everyone.

{"id":248505,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Your Guide to Sustainable Seafood","description":"\u003Cp\u003EBetter living everyone.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/CATCH-OF-THE-DAY_THOMAS-MAN-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/CATCH-OF-THE-DAY_THOMAS-MAN.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/design-style\/sustainability\/your-guide-to-sustainable-seafood","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/CATCH-OF-THE-DAY_THOMAS-MAN.jpg","width":2048,"height":1536,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Goat-Island-Poor-Knights-trip-30_12_09-04_01_10-072.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/6371919.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/EarthTalkFarmRaisedFish.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bestfish-menu.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Lena Dunham is Your New Agony Aunt in This 12-Part Web Series

Some free advice: screaming 'vagina' in a chocolate shop is apparently a bad thing.

{"id":248282,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Lena Dunham is Your New Agony Aunt in This 12-Part Web Series","description":"\u003Cp\u003ESome free advice: screaming 'vagina' in a chocolate shop is apparently a bad thing.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/lena-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/lena.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/lena-dunham-is-your-new-agony-aunt-in-this-12-part-web-series","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/lena.jpg","width":1280,"height":583,"alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/24.media.tumblr.com\/be66468f7b9abf7ee684f14f6e01ae64\/tumblr_mnlff1PVm41r0a4vno1_500.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/thoughtcatalog.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/04\/lena-dunham-girls-hbo-gif.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/media.tumblr.com\/e3f7e8f90ce149282692312d98ae647d\/tumblr_inline_mhgupqKa1q1qz4rgp.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p9rhQ9Gvxjc\/Uy8X8hwwxHI\/AAAAAAAADwU\/KSXIR5eYqqc\/s3200\/Lena-D-Girls.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/sarahmarieh.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/generation.gif?w=440","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/forevertwentysomethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/OCD-2.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/38.media.tumblr.com\/93af7d17a3f01003b28bc63d920b256c\/tumblr_mjbgblErh81qzqc42o1_500.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/i.minus.com\/ibjMzYZjbemObQ.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/38.media.tumblr.com\/1d424fecc5b885ac617e08a1dd61e374\/tumblr_nbuqbdiaPY1tiloedo1_500.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/25.media.tumblr.com\/2b5149a4759fa5d680ace4281544b1ac\/tumblr_n0wmhy2nEt1qaywulo4_250.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/LgWdOdBhpCLu0\/giphy.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"http:\/\/33.media.tumblr.com\/tumblr_m6jrp6hXcB1rv6lnjo1_500.gif","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""}]}
News
Win a Double Pass to National Geographic Live: Extreme Adventure on the Edge

Win a double pass to hear the award-winning adventure filmmaker.

{"id":247716,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Win a Double Pass to National Geographic Live: Extreme Adventure on the Edge","description":"\u003Cp\u003EWin a double pass to hear the award-winning adventure filmmaker.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Moonwalk-488x300.png","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Moonwalk.png","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/win-a-double-pass-to-national-geographic-live-extreme-adventure-on-the-edge-2","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Moonwalk.png","width":640,"height":392,"alt":""}]}
News
Five Things to Learn at the Big Screen Symposium

From producing films that star Jennifer Lawrence to being funny.

{"id":247522,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five Things to Learn at the Big Screen Symposium","description":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom producing films that star Jennifer Lawrence to being funny.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/What-We-Do-In-the-Shadows-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/What-We-Do-In-the-Shadows.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/film-tv\/five-things-to-learn-at-the-big-screen-symposium","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/What-We-Do-In-the-Shadows.jpg","width":1296,"height":730,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aronsohn.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/lat-cindy-sundance-wed-la0014386486-20140121.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/babadook-10-fantastic-fest-films-that-should-be-on-your-radar.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Winter-s-Bone-2010-Blu-ray-screencaptures-jennifer-lawrence-22105384-1920-1080.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/302183_367635303316933_156665217_n.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
This Guy is Rolling a Giant Testicle Across the USA

Trust us, he has his reasons.

{"id":247180,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This Guy is Rolling a Giant Testicle Across the USA","description":"Trust us, he has his reasons.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ball-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ball.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/this-guy-is-rolling-a-giant-testicle-across-the-usa","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ball.jpg","width":1280,"height":589,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ball21.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ball3.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Survive Your Digital Detox with the NoPhone

Spoiler: it's a block of plastic.

{"id":247090,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Survive Your Digital Detox with the NoPhone","description":"\u003Cp\u003ESpoiler: it's a block of plastic.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/nophone2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/nophone2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/design-style\/technology\/survive-your-digital-detox-with-the-nophone","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/nophone2.jpg","width":1280,"height":588,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/nophone.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/nopohone3.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
This Dancing Red Light Man Could Stop Pedestrians Walking into Traffic

Wait, did that red light man just dance?

{"id":246671,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This Dancing Red Light Man Could Stop Pedestrians Walking into Traffic","description":"\u003Cp\u003EWait, did that red light man just dance?\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/redman-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/redman.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/design-style\/technology\/this-dancing-red-light-man-could-stop-pedestrians-walking-into-traffic","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/redman.jpg","width":1280,"height":585,"alt":""}]}
News
Nick Cave Has Created an Online Museum of Important Shit

Nick Cave thinks your drawerfuls of memories are important.

{"id":246145,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Nick Cave Has Created an Online Museum of Important Shit","description":"\u003Cp\u003ENick Cave thinks your drawerfuls of memories are important.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/cave-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/cave.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/nick-cave-has-created-an-online-museum-of-important-shit","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/cave.jpg","width":1280,"height":581,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/towel.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/tomwaits1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kylie.png","alt":""}]}
News
The Ten Best Boutique Hotel Holidays in the Maldives

Too much pretty in the Maldives.

{"id":244965,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Ten Best Boutique Hotel Holidays in the Maldives","description":"\u003Cp\u003EToo much pretty in the Maldives.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mrmrssmith-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mrmrssmith.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/travel\/the-ten-best-boutique-hotel-holidays-in-the-maldives","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mrmrssmith.jpg","width":608,"height":420,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/one-and-only-reethi.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/maldives9.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Maldives4.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/naladhu.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Maldives10.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Maldives1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Maldives7.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Maldives2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Maldives6.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ConstanceMoofushi.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/line-trans.png","alt":""}]}
News
China Opens Footpath Lane Just for Smartphone Walkers

Walk and tweet in your own lane.

{"id":244952,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"China Opens Footpath Lane Just for Smartphone Walkers","description":"\u003Cp\u003EWalk and tweet in your own lane.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/smartphonelane-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/smartphonelane.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/culture\/china-opens-footpath-lane-just-for-smartphone-walkers","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/smartphonelane.jpg","width":1280,"height":579,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/smartphonelane2.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
The Southern Lights Could Be Brightening Our Skies This Week

This is one of those rare times where Tasmania is 100% the place to be.

{"id":244744,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Southern Lights Could Be Brightening Our Skies This Week","description":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is one of those rare times where Tasmania is 100% the place to be.\u003C\/p\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aurora-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aurora.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/design-style\/technology\/the-southern-lights-could-be-brightening-our-skies-this-week","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aurora.jpg","width":1280,"height":579,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aurora3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aurora2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/aurora4.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Your Guide to Queenstown Part Two: Where to Eat

Celebrity chef Josh Emmett’s Queenstown fort and a contemporary ‘Polynasian’ restaurant are just some of the foodie highlights of the town.

{"id":242980,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Your Guide to Queenstown Part Two: Where to Eat","description":"Celebrity chef Josh Emmett\u2019s Queenstown fort and a contemporary \u2018Polynasian\u2019 restaurant are just some of the foodie highlights of the town.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/queenstown-feature-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/queenstown-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/travel\/your-guide-to-queenstown-part-two-where-to-eat","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/queenstown-feature.jpg","width":1280,"height":853,"alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/madam-woo1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/blue-kanu2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/line.jpg","alt":""}]}

Directory

Discover

Search Concrete Playground

Directory

Discover

Search Concrete Playground

Directory

Discover

Search Concrete Playground

Directory

Discover

Search Concrete Playground

Sections

Categories

Discover