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NewsTen Romances Ruined by Autocorrect
Clear the air of painful Valentine's Day schmaltz with this hilarious collection of love declarations gone awry.
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NewsIntroducing: Nike Flyknit Lunar1+
Based on the hugely popular ‘Flyknit’ which was launched during the Olympics last year, the Flyknit Lunar1+ is a lightweight, formfitting and virtually seamless Nike Flyknit upper combined with the super plush, responsive Lunarlon cushioning.
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NewsBeautifully Creepy Posters of David Lynch Films
Jeremy Saunders didn't plan on making minimalist poster redesigns. But then he watched David Lynch's Lost Highway.
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NewsBjork Turns to Kickstarter to Spread Biophilia
The musician turns to crowdfunding to get her educational music app reprogrammed for Android and Windows 8.
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NewsTen of the Best at Sculpture on the Gulf 2013
Concrete Playground rounds up some of our favourites pieces at the Sculpture on the Gulf 2013.
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NewsTwitter vs Facebook wars continue with Vine app for video
Get ready for six-second videos as your next social network.
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NewsThe House That 3D Printing Built
Universe Architecture puts the new technology to monumental use.
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NewsSeven Incredible Structures Made From Recycled Paper
Some have taken their dedication to reusing and recycling to an entirely new level.
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NewsOld Bicycles Turned Elegant Chandeliers
Think your old rusty bicycles belong in the dumpster? Think again.
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News2012’s Biggest Space Moments
It was the year we jumped, probed and triathlonned back into space exploration.
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RestaurantOdette'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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NewsThe Spectacular Sandcastles of Calvin Seibert
You can't make these with your regular plastic spade and bucket.
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NewsThe Five Best Places to Shop Vintage in Auckland
Concrete Playground lists five of the best when shopping vintage in Auckland.
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NewsAmazing Bars Around the World
When it comes to mind-boggling designs, wacky themes and unique going-out experiences then these ten bars are a cut above the rest.
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NewsNike Collaborates with NZ Photographer Tom Gould
New Zealand photographer Tom Gould as partnered with Nike to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers.
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EventChristmas 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.
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EventFat 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.
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EventCasa 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.
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EventTwilight Tuesdays
Tue, 3 Dec, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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EventBritomart 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.
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EventPasta 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.
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EventYoga in the Sky
Multiple single dates
SkyCity Auckland, Auckland
Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.
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EventSmales Farmers Market
Mon, 9 Dec, 2024
Smales Farm, North Shore
Auckland's newest farmers market arrives across the harbour.
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NewsEight Boutique Online Stores for Beautiful Gifts
Quirky, inspiring, and fun boutiques are only a click away.
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NewsGraffiti Inspired Apartment in Melbourne
Hip hop culture, graffiti and architecture combine as one.
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NewsA Sustainable Christmas Tree
Although the traditional christmas tree is generally considered to be an evergreen conifer, many alternative designs have been created throughout history.
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NewsRussia’s Origami Summer House
Moscow-based architect Peter Kostelov has created this all-white 'origami house' for a Russian reality TV show.
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NewsThe Silent History Reinvents Storytelling
One of the first applications to expand the unchartered boundaries of e-book storytelling.
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NewsThe Autark Home Floating Houseboat
The Autark Home brings a whole new meaning to living on the water.
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NewsConcrete Playground talks to Rohan Anderson (Whole Larder Love)
We preview the new book and talk about cities without supermarkets.
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NewsPortugal’s Centipede Cinema
Located in Guimarães, the Centipede Cinema was commissioned by the 2012 European Capital of Culture.
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News12 Innovative DIY Light Fixtures
Establish an alternative ambience, add some creative flair or improve the decor of a room simply by adding some alternative lights you've made yourself.
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NewsPhotographs of Beautiful Buildings Being Demolished
Seven stories of beautiful buildings being demolished.
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NewsWhat Your Favourite TV Show Says About Your Politics [Infographic]
If this infographic is anything to go by it seems that our TV habits can be a useful barometer for understanding our politics.
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NewsFive Choice Articles on Concrete Playground
Telecom are taking things back to basics. Choice one.
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NewsAndy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe Reproduced Using Resene Testpots
Resene have reproduced a giant version of Andy Warhol's pink and yellow Marilyn Munroe painting in Auckland City.
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NewsHotTug: a Hot Tub and Boat Combined
Forget about old-school hot tubs and allow HotTug to welcome you to the future.
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NewsThe Price Of Famous Logos [Infographic]
In this nifty little infographic we can compare and contrast the price tags of some of the world's most iconic logos
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NewsSelf-Driving Cars Legalised in California
The subject of many-a sci-fi novel and the dream of every comic book geek is set to become a mass-produceable reality.
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NewsGiveaways /// Little Brother 'Wish You Were Here'
Renowned New Zealand blogger, Isaac Hindin-Miller joins forces with Little Brother brand founder, Murray Crane for the latest Spring/ Summer 2012 collection.
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NewsNike Winter Range Preview
Nike previews their Winter 2013 range and showcases their exciting new Xbox collaboration.
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NewsAndrew Geller: Architect of Happiness
It was the early 1950s when the world got its first glimpse of Andrew Geller's holiday home designs.
