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    Veuve Clicquot has partnered with three iconic New Zealand designers for this year’s Land Rover NZ Polo Open on February 21.

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    Win a Head-to-Toe Converse Wardrobe

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    Win Yourself One of Four POM POM Beanies

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    H&M Is Coming

    Brace yourselves.

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    Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

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    So You Want to Grow a Beard?

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    Find some fresh new threads and enjoy a seamless delivery.

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    Brilliant Things to Do in Auckland this September

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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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    Everybody’s

    7 Fort Lane, Auckland

    This pun will write itself. Everybody's has something for everybody. But mostly, it's got a jaw-dropping array of modern European fusion and cocktails made to measure.

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    Better Burger

    31 Galway St, Britomart

    An instant classic.

  • Bar

    The Cav

    68 College Hill, Ponsonby

    A low-key, relaxed pub that's a great spot to meet friends and share an ale.

  • Cafe

    The Botanist

    90 Wellesley Street, Auckland

    City Works Depot's cafe/bar/plant nursery fusion cafe.

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    Burger Burger

    136-138 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

    It seems the world of the burger has seen the line between professional eatery and burger takeaway joint become blurred.

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    Giapo

    279 Queen Street, Auckland

    Auckland's favourite "haute ice cream".

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    Hallertau

    1171 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Riverhead

    A country restaurant in the best sense of the word.

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    Mexico Ponsonby

    164 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

    If you put ‘Mexico’ into Google maps you might be told that you’re approximately 11,000km away. The great news is Google maps are wrong.

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    Masu

    90 Federal Street, Auckland

    Contemporary Japanese restaurant Masu proves a culinary force to be reckoned with.

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    Win Tickets to Kate Sylvester's NZFW Show and the Fashion Weekend Opening Party

    A double pass to see the work of an irreverent classist, and to go to a good party.

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    We take a retrospective look at NZFW - including the times we saw a severed boar head, a $33,000 crystal embellished tuxe and people not wearing much.

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    Brilliant Things to do in Auckland This August

    Everything from an environmental singles event on an island, a talk about intense animal encounters, sardonic observation comedy, and some ballet from across the ditch.

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    Zara is Coming to New Zealand

    Brace yourself: Zara is coming.

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    Converse Unveils the Chuck Taylor All Star II

    Converse are updating the Chuck Taylor All Star. And this time it might actually be comfortable.

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    Kate Sylvester and Mercedes Benz Partner for New Zealand Fashion Week 2015

    The iconic New Zealand designer joins Mercedes-Benz fashion elite

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    Win a THING / THING x Tiger Beer Collaboration Beanie

    We could all learn a thing-thing or two from street fashion master Dan Buckley.

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    Win a Nick Von K 'No Time to Waste' Watch

    This limited edition Skull watch up for grabs is inscribed with the saying " No Time To Waste" - sooner or later we all face the reaper and life is all about making the most of every day we have.

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    Win a Sweet Fade at Boar and Blade

    Win a trim at Ponsonby Central's newest barber shop.

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    The Ten Best Menswear Stores in Auckland

    Men, we've hunted down the best of the best, the creme de la creme of thread-selling stores in Auckland. Now all you must do is gather.

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    I Love Ugly Defies Ugliness Yet Again With New Lookbook

    A label still not living up to its name.

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    Quiksilver Japan Designs a Business Wetsuit for the Office

    Board meetings in the waves just got a little closer.

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    Take a Look Through the New Republic Parnell Store

    The rise of the Republic in Parnell.

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    This Dutch Company Makes Storm-Proof Umbrellas

    The poor folk of Sydney have recently taken a hammering and it won't be long till it is our turn.

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    An Interview with ilabb Founder Seadon Baker + Win a $300 ilabb Wardrobe

    An action sports street wear hybrid inspired by space.

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    The Ten Best Womenswear Stores in Auckland

    Auckland is a breeding ground for great womenswear.

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    The Five Best Blow Dry Bars and Salons in Auckland

    Where to go to save yourself from your very, very bad Donald Trumpesque hair day, or just to get your hair did for a special occasion.

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    Derek Zoolander and Hansel Close Valentino AW15 at Paris Fashion Week

    Behold, the perfect publicity stunt to announce the Zoolander sequel dates.

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    Get as close to being a real life Dora the Explorer as you ever will.

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    Summer Style Guide for Women

    Some of the season's best looks for every taste.

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    Summer Style Guide for Men

    Because swim shorts 24-7 are not socially acceptable unless you live on the beach.

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    Van Gogh Paintings Realised as Haute Couture

    Van Gogh's little straw hat has never looked so Bjork.

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