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    We're Giving Away a Heap of Kathmandu Beach Essentials for All Your Summer Adventures

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    Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts — and help a great cause.

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    McDonald's Has Released a New Range of Peter Alexander PJs Covered in Burgers, Fries and Golden Arches

    The fast food chain has teamed up with Peter Alexander on a new retro-inspired sleepwear line.

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    The 139-room property will offer unobstructed views across the Waitematā Harbour.

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    'Auckland Eats' Is the New Recipe Book Letting You Recreate Popular Dishes at Home

    Whip up Gochu's fried chicken, Depot's fish sliders or Coco's polenta fries.

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    Pantone Has Announced Two "Enduring and Uplifting" Colours of the Year for 2021

    Paired together, Ultimate Gray and vibrant yellow Illuminating are designed to convey "a message of happiness supported by fortitude".

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    The Best Christmas Markets in Auckland for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels

    With markets for local designers, fresh produce, ceramics and plants, there's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year.

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    Odette's Eatery

    Shed 5, City Works Depot, 90 Wellesley Street

    Between the lively chat, the excellent dishes and plotting how to run away with all the tableware, we had a wonderful time.

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    What to Expect From the New Apple iPhone 12 in Seven Water Cooler Bullet Points

    This time, there are four variations to choose from, including a 5.4-inch mini.

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    Six Ways You Can Bring Pop Art Into Your Home to Brighten Up Your Life

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    You Can Go the Extra Mile for Dad This Father's Day with a Gift from Swanky Luggage Brand July

    Grab a travel bag for dad and get complimentary personalisation, a free key organiser and free shipping to boot.

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    Here's Where You Can Get Your Hands On a Face Mask in Auckland

    The Ministry of Health has strongly recommended Kiwis mask up when they're out and about.

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    IKEA Has Released Pillow Fort Instructions So You Can Go Kidulting In Your Lounge Room

    Spend your self-isolation time turning your everyday IKEA objects into forts — with instructions available for six different styles.

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    Muji Has Designed Its First One-Storey Flat-Pack House

    As well as a bedroom, living area and kitchen, the new prefab house — Muji's first in five years — features an outdoor deck.

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    Newmarket's Rooftop Dining and Entertainment Precinct Is Set to Open in October

    Including a German-style bier hall, a legendary ramen chain and a casual Peruvian-style eatery.

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    Sustainable Sneaker Brand Allbirds Is Opening Its First New Zealand Store

    The shop on Gore Street will house the brand's entire lineup.

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    Melbourne Will Be One of the First Three Cities to Test Uber's Flying Taxis in 2020

    Flights to Melbourne Airport are expected to take only ten minutes — and eventually cost the same price as an Uber X.

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    A New Design Has Been Released for Auckland Harbour's Pedestrian Bridge

    The pedestrian SkyPath linking central Auckland with the North Shore has been in the works for over a decade

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    A New Tech, Music, Film and Design Festival Is Coming to Wellington

    Held across five days, it will bring together some of the world’s most exciting innovators — from tech geeks to film gurus, aspiring musicians and serial entrepreneurs.

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    Swedish Furniture Giant IKEA Is Looking to Open in New Zealand

    You may soon be able to stock up on budget-friendly coffee tables, chairs, beds and meatballs.

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    Living Coral Is Pantone's 'Life-Affirming' 2019 Colour of the Year

    Will this soothing coral colour provide us with energy and comfort in the coming year?

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    Auckland Council Has Voted to Make the CBD a Car-Free Zone

    The car-free concept will see Queen Street and adjoining streets turn into pedestrian and public transport zones.

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    Concrete Playground's 2018 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

    Kickstart your holiday hunt and do your bit for Mother Nature with these Earth-friendly gifts.

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    Lego's Crowdfunded Set for Adults Could be Your Nostalgic New Way to De-Stress

    The fish-themed new line encourages adults to get creative, building a koi fish or even a shark.

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    A New Dockless Moped Sharing Service Has Landed in Auckland

    Ten e-mopeds launched at five hubs in Takapuna and Devonport over the weekend.

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    A New Multimillion-Dollar Dining Precinct Has Opened in Morningside

    Appropriately called Morningside, the new precinct will be found in an old curtain factory.

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    Air New Zealand Has Partnered with Zephyr Airworks to Bring Flying Taxis to New Zealand

    The world's first autonomous aircraft could be operating in six years.

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    A New Zealand Fragrance Artist Has Created Cannabis Perfume

    If you've ever wanted to smell like sticky-icky chronic.

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    Construction Has Begun on Britomart's New Luxury Hotel and Laneway

    On the former site of The Britomart Country Club.

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    A Kaleidoscopic Festival of Light Is Coming to Auckland Harbour

    The new three-day lighting experience will feature a trail of more than a dozen interactive installations.

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    Four New Retail Brands Have Been Announced for Auckland's Commercial Bay

    The new lifestyle development will open its doors with just over 100 retailers.

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    Google Co-Founder Larry Page Has Been Testing Flying Taxis in New Zealand

    With Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's tick of approval the autonomous aircraft could be operating in three years.

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    Auckland Council Has Expressed Interest in Reopening the CBD's Subterranean City

    The former air raid tunnels can hold a whopping 22,000 civilians.

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    Lego Is Introducing a Set of Sustainable Pieces Made From Plant-Based Plastic

    The materials will be sourced from sugarcane, with the toys hitting shelves by the end of this year.

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