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Queenstown's Alpine Music and Skiing Festival Snow Machine Has Unveiled Its Packed 2024 Lineup
This year, you'll be partying in frosty surroundings with Peking Duk, The Rubens, Angus & Julia Stone, Bag Raiders and Cub Sport.
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Families of Miners Killed in the Pike River Tragedy Have Opened a New Walking Track in Their Honour
The miners legacy lives on in this lush green hiking trail.
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The Ten Best Day Spas in Auckland
Treat yourself to a full-body scrub, a coconut milk bath or a luxurious buccal facial that literally fights gravity at these Auckland spas.
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The Six Best Swimming Holes in Auckland
Cool off at an inner-city waterfall, a North Shore hidden gem or a crystal lake surrounded by mega sand dunes at these Auckland swimming spots.
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Auckland's Myers Park Has Had a Makeover: What's New in the Inner-City Slice of Paradise
With art installations, 300 native trees and revamped gardens, you'll forget you're in the middle of the CBD.
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The New Zealand Leg of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Has Been Postponed Until January 2024
While Red Bull Cliff Diving will not go ahead in November, Aotearoa is not missing out on the exhilarating competition all together.
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The Ten Best Day Spas in Auckland
Treat yourself to a full-body scrub, a coconut milk bath or a luxurious buccal facial that literally fights gravity at these Auckland spas.
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The Six Best Swimming Holes in Auckland
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Skiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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The Best Ways to Celebrate Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Let's be real — your dad doesn't want another pair of socks.
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Eight New Zealand Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event for 2024
Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).
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A Cyclist's Guide to Getting Out of Auckland
Look beyond the city limits for your next weekend adventure — these quality cycling experiences are accessible by car, train, ferry and even seaplane.
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The Eight Best Glamping Experiences Near Auckland
Sometimes you just need a hot bath beneath a star-drenched sky.
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The Seven Best Destination Pubs Near Auckland
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Ink-credible News: Celebrity Tattoo Artist Lauren Winzer Is Hosting a Series of Tattoo Parlour Pop-Ups Across New Zealand This November
Show your longlasting support for men's health with a permanent reminder.
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The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Is Splashing Into New Zealand for the First Time in November
Aucklanders will have the chance to watch the world's best divers launch themselves off a 27-metre platform into the Waitematā Harbour.
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Picture Time: Westfield Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Pet Photo Shoots with Santa This Christmas
Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit — and you'll score a cute snap for your wall.
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Now Open: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa Has Installed Two New Hydroslides Just in Time for Summer
After 25 years, the site's green and beige slides have been replaced — and there's one option for thrillseekers and another for folks looking to relax.
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Treat Yourself to the Ultimate Staycation with a Five-Course Chef Experience and Luxury Superette Suite at SO/
Is there any better way to spend the weekend than with food, fashion and luxury accommodation?
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Skiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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The Fox
85/87 Customs Street West , Auckland CBD
Be transported overseas at this venue which pays homage to the Queen's England.
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Restaurant
Ghost Street
27 Galway Street, Auckland
You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.
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Restaurant
Parade
250 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
The project from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends specialises in stuffed pretzels and smash burgers.
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Bar
Dice & Fork
210 Victoria Street West, Auckland
Geek out and snag some snacky sides at this board-game bar and eatery.
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Restaurant
Miann Morningside
12 McDonald Street, Sandringham
The dessert mecca expands to Morningside with a new luxury restaurant.
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Restaurant
Fabric
8 Boundary Road, Hobsonville Point
Come for the aesthetic, stay for the French toast.
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Restaurant
Manny Moo Café & Bakery
131 Lake Road, Auckland
Belmont welcomes a bright new brunch spot.
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Restaurant
Common Ground Eatery
1/63 Clyde Road, Browns Bay
Head to Browns Bay's newest opening for inventive cafe fare and really, really good coffee.
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The Best Ways to Celebrate Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Let's be real — your dad doesn't want another pair of socks.
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Eyes to the Sky: A Super Blue Moon (and 2023's Largest Full Moon) Will Be Visible Down Under This Week
August's last full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon — because it'll be at the the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, and it's the second full moon this month.
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Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Is Returning to Japan in 2024 If You Need an Excuse for a Ski Trip
Pair live tunes with skiing, snowboarding and après ski on your next trip to Japan.
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Attention Snow Fiends: Mt Ruapehu Got a Snow Dump So Big That Some Ski Fields Are Opening Early
A powerful winter storm has covered the mountain in snow just ahead of some major openings.
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Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday
Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.
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Auckland Has Been Named One of the World's Most Liveable Cities for 2023
In a list topped by Vienna, Auckland shared tenth place with Osaka in Japan.
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Event
Aotearoa High Tea in The Libraries at The Hotel Britomart
Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, May 12, 2024
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland
Enjoy some of Aotearoa's best food in the elegant, heritage spaces of The Libraries.
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Mr Sanders
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Thursday, March 21, 2024 and Friday, March 22, 2024
152 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
For three nights only, Auckland chef Hercules Noble will be serving up a luxe version of KFC.
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The O le Pepelo Lunch Special
Friday, March 8, 2024, Saturday, March 9, 2024, Friday, March 15, 2024 and Saturday, March 16, 2024
Tala, Auckland
Immerse yourself in Samoan culture with a traditional lunch and a show.
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Variation and Autonomy: The Prints of Contemporary Japanese Painters
Thursday, February 29 - Thursday, March 28, 2024
Studio One Toi Tu, Auckland
Experience the work from a group of Japanese artists who redefined the idea of modern art.
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The Effect — Auckland Theatre Company
Tuesday, April 16 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland
This ethically ambiguous, toxic love story is the work of Lucy Prebble, one of the brains behind HBO’s ‘Succession’.
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Sunday Bakery at Pah Homestead
Tuesday, January 30 - Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Pah Homestead, Auckland
Pah Homestead has had a tasty addition to its art galleries and exhibits.
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Tofiga Fepulea'i: I Love You Full Speed No Brakes
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Aotea Centre
Get ready to laugh with Tofiga Fepulea’i who will be cracking jokes about his past, into the present.
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Lovers and Castaways
Wednesday, March 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Pah Homestead, Auckland
This exhibition allows visitors to experience 1980s Aotearoa through the eyes of some of New Zealand's most treasured artists.
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How to Have Sex
Thursday, March 7 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Following three 16-year-old girls to Crete to celebrate finishing high school, this Cannes award-winning, BAFTA-nominated film is unforgettable.
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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
For the 58th year, London's Natural History Museum has picked the best nature photographs — and you can view them at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
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Three Fancy New Hotels to Check Out If You're Looking for a Chic Weekend in Melbourne
Looking for a luxe weekend away in Melbourne? You’re in luck with these three new openings.
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Nature's Wonderland: A Definitive Guide For a Spectacular Trip to Australia's Coral Coast
Whether you're looking to dive into Western Australia's pristine underwater worlds or explore desert landscapes, this spectacular stretch of the state is a true winner.
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Perth Is Another Step Closer to Boasting the Southern Hemisphere's Largest Surf Park
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A Whirlwind Guide to Tokyo
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How to Spend 48 Hours in the Seaside City of Wellington
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Stay of the Week: Woodland Cabin at Logan Brae Retreats
A plunge pool perched above a sweeping vista, wildlife wandering freely, luxe furnishings and expert styling: everything is special here.
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Stay of the Week: Jackalope Hotel
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The Best Summer Day Trips Out of Wellington
Wine regions, pest-free islands and wild beaches are only a short trek away.
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For one night only, Karangahape Road is throwing a party dedicated to love and all its messiness.
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It's Easy Being Green: How to Have the Ultimate Eco-Friendly Day Out in Auckland This Summer
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Start Planning a Ski Trip: Queenstown's Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Has Dropped Its 2023 Lineup
Art vs Science, Hayden James, Hilltop Hoods, The Jungle Giants, Peking Duk and more will hit the stage amid skiing, snowboarding and après ski events.
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Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Auckland
Head to one of these scenic spots when the forecast promises clear skies and dreamy colours.
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The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Is Peaking in New Zealand's Night Skies This Week
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.
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This 340-Acre Patch of Farmland North of Auckland Is Being Turned Into a Giant Festival Venue
The land boasts native bush and fresh water sources, and new permanent infrastructure includes toilets, showers and a giant main stage.
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The Five Best Beaches for Learning to Surf Around Auckland
Whether you're a first timer or looking to brush up on the basics, nab a lesson or two at one of these popular surf beaches.
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A Huge International Exhibition Exploring the Secrets of Stonehenge Arrives in Auckland This Month
After two decades of intense excavations the secrets of Stonehenge are finally being unravelled — and coming to a giant new exhibition at Auckland Museum.
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Enter 'Barbara': Another 66-Million-Year-Old T-Rex Is Joining Peter in a World First at Auckland Museum
At 11.7 metres long and 3.4m high, Barbara is one of only three pregnant female T-Rex ever on record — and she's coming to Aotearoa.
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A Month-Long Christmas Extravaganza Is Taking Over Auckland's Central City Throughout December
Grinches are unwelcome at this four-week-long festive celebration with performances, food trucks and epic visual experiences.
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A Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible Down Under on Tuesday Night
The moon will be fully immersed in shadow for 85 minutes — and it's the last total lunar eclipse that'll be visible in Australia and NZ until 2025.
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We're Giving Away the Ultimate Five-Day Foodie Holiday For Two to Tasmania
You and a lucky plus-one will get to experience some of the best the Apple Isle has to offer, straight from the source.
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The Guest Edit: SWMR's Sophie Wardrop Shares Her Favourite Swimming Spots Around the North Island
Bookmark this guide for your day trips, road trips and out-of-town stints this summer.
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