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    Sex, drugs and online-streaming

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    A secret cocktail destination for you and three friends.

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    Relive Auckland Anniversary Day throughout the rest of the glorious summer.

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    Edgar Mahon tests the waters with his solo exhibition EP First World Problem.

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    Have a Listen to Radiohead's Unused James Bond Theme Song

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    This That

    57 Lorne St , Auckland City

    A glimmer of hope for what the rest of Lorne Street could soon become.

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    Scarlett Slimms & Lucky

    476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland

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

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    Cassette Nine

    Vulcan Lane, Auckland

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

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    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.

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    Interest-free good times. Flights, accommodation and party included.

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    Win Tickets to Leon Bridges

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    Score yourself a double pass and a mandatory pair of Havaianas flip flops.

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    The Winners of 2015 NZ Music Awards

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    A creative feast of theatre, dance, music, circus and cabaret that won't fail to satisfy.

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    Brilliant Things to Do in Auckland This November

    The country’s largest culinary festival, the latest offering from Cirque du Soleil, a music prize recognising up-and-coming Kiwi artists, a multi-genre film festival showcasing work from here and across the Pacific, and one of the greatest bands of all time.

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    The Ten Best Things to do This Labour Weekend

    A much-adored folk songwriter, the largest screening of Russian films outside of the motherland, an annual geek-gathering, a Sunday session to rule them all, and the man responsible for 2013’s most popular internet dance craze.

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    New Zealand Festival is Bringing Us Sufjan Stevens And Many More Magical Acts

    Including a reinterpretation of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Miranda July, Calexico and a Salvador Dali-inspired theatre piece.

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    Soulfest 2015 Has Been Cancelled

    With organisers pointing to poor ticket sales.

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    The Second Artist Release For Rhythm and Vines is Here

    A freewheeling party rapper, some electronic heavyweights, a hypnotic rock 'n' roll band, and some contestants from X Factor NZ.

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    Brilliant Things to do in Auckland This October

    Brilliant activities to distract you from the imminent presence of all things Christmas.

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    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced For Splore

    Folk-inflected indie rock, charismatic blues, dancefloor-friendly ska-dub and lo-fi soul.

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    Win Tickets to The Phoenix Foundation

    Psychedelic-pop driven by optimistic vibes and a propulsive rhythm section.

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    Laneway Festival Drop Their Artist Lineup

    An eclectic mix of artists coming in hot on the indie radar.

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    Laneway Festival Announces Dates and Venues for 2016

    Returning to Australasia's unconventional festival sites with your new favourite bands.

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    First Lineup Announcement for Rhythm and Alps

    Celebrate the New Year in a postcard-worthy location.

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    The Others Way Festival Have Dropped Their Festival Timetable

    A lineup that won't make you, um, look the other way.

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    Virtual Reality Concerts Are Now Happening in Australia

    Starting with this Flight Facilities set at Sydney Opera House.

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