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    The Birkenhead initiative is more than just another coffee shop.

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    This New Takapuna Opening Specialises in Jerk-Spiced Fried Chicken

    Takapuna's latest opening is dedicated entirely to hot and crispy fried bird.

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    The New Menu Has Been Unveiled for Sid at The French Cafe

    The reimagined fine dining menu from restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat is a marriage of old and new.

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    The Five Best Spots for Yum Cha in Auckland

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    You Can Now Meditate to a Soothing Melody of Chicken Frying and Gravy Simmering Thanks to KFC

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    Five Asian-Inspired Burgers to Try in Auckland

    Take your tastebuds on a journey to the far east with these Asian-inspired burger creations.

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    Every Seafood Dish You Should Eat When Travelling NZ's South Island

    From highway-side cray to jetty-edge fresh fish.

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    This Unassuming Lunch Bar Specialises in Authentic Mexican Street Food

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    Meet the Queenstown Company Offering Personalised Wine Tours

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    Y Waste Is the New App Tackling Food Waste by Hooking You Up with Cheap Eats

    Use it to search for local venues offloading surplus food, on the cheap.

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    Five Internationally Inspired Burgers to Try in Auckland

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    The Chosen Bun Is Stonefields' Wholesome New Burger Joint

    It lands in east Auckland's newest suburb thanks to a pair of self-confessed burger freaks.

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    Five Top-Notch Restaurants to Plan Your Trip to the South Island Around

    Find your foodie mecca in Moeraki or your quintessential NZ meal in Queenstown.

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    A New Restaurant Serving Imperial Chinese Cuisine Is Opening in Parnell

    It will present historic state banquet recipes from the former executive chef of Chairman Mao.

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    This Auckland Winery Is Crowd-Blending Its Next Rosé

    Blend your own pink-hued drop for summer.

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    Auckland's Night Noodle Markets Return for 2018

    Clear your calendar, the outdoor noodle market is back for ten nights.

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    Twelve Cosy Auckland Bars to Hibernate in This Winter

    Whether you're after a midweek tipple or late-night rendezvous, these watering holes will see you right during the colder months.

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    Double Dutch Fries' Pop-Up Cafe Becomes a Permanent Fixture in Takapuna

    The chip makers find a permanent home to serve traditional Dutch snacks and coffee.

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    Krispy Kreme Is Opening Two More Auckland Locations

    The two new doughnut outlets will arrive in October and November.

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    Australia's Insane Mini-Golf Bar Holey Moley Is Coming to Auckland

    The two-storey venue will feature two bars and 27 pop culture-themed holes.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Marlborough

    Head to New Zealand's sunniest region for wine tours by bike, first-rate cuisine and mussel cruising.

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    Takapuna's Food, Wine and Music Festival Will Return in 2019

    Jump the harbour next February for this celebration of local food, drink and tunes.

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    Five Spots to Enjoy a Comforting Sunday Roast in Auckland

    Warm up on a wintry weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy.

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    Auckland War Memorial Museum Welcomes a New Espresso Bar

    Find the pint-sized space in the Museum's Grand Foyer.

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    Manu of 'My Kitchen Rules' Has Created a New Premium Cinema Menu for Hoyts

    Forget overpriced drinks and the selection of sugary snacks you stuffed into your handbag.

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    Cordis Auckland Launches Three Disney-Themed High Teas

    The power of magic will come via three tiers of cake.

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    Food Artists Bompas & Parr Have Invented Non-Melting Icy Poles

    They "last immeasurably longer than conventional ice lollies", and if they prove a hit, the London-based outfit will look at rolling out the desserts in supermarkets.

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    Ten Picks for Restaurant Month 2018

    Including degustations by bike, 25-course vegetarian feasts and appearances from award-winning chefs.

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    The Caker Is Celebrating Its New Bakery-Style Experience with Free Coffee

    Have your cake and eat it (with a free cup of coffee), too.

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    Auckland's First Ghost Restaurant Has Opened in Ponsonby

    Serving Nashville-style hot chicken and cauliflower.

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    The White Lady Is Giving Away 500 Free Burgers This Week

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    Taste of Auckland Returns for 2018 in a New Location

    For its tenth outing, the food celebration will take over Auckland waterfront.

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    This New Parnell Opening Serves Molecular Indian Cuisine

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    Caribbean-Inspired Rum Bar Cuba Libre Returns to Ponsonby

    Find the rejuvenated rum bar down Mackelvie Street.

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