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                <title>The World&#8217;s First Flying Bicycle</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jasmine Crittenden]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Move over E.T.</p>
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                <title>DIY Drones Could Revolutionise Your Life</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Shirin Borthwick]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Drone It Yourself takes the guesswork out of droning, letting you 3D print customisable parts.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Drone It Yourself takes the guesswork out of droning, letting you 3D print customisable parts.</p>
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                <title>Pebble Smart Watch Hits Retail Stores in US</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jasmine Crittenden]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The wearable technology flood gates are set to open.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The wearable technology flood gates are set to open.</p>
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                <title>The First Crewed Moon Mission in Over 50 Years Launches Tomorrow Morning and Barely Anyone Seems to be Talking About It</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alec Jones]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:26:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Take a break from worrying about the world to wonder at those who are leaving it for the first time in decades.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Take a break from worrying about the world to wonder at those who are leaving it for the first time in decades.</p>
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                <title>Neil Perry&#039;s Margaret Has Been Named the Second-Best Steak Restaurant in the World — with 22 Australian Eateries Making the List</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ward]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Almost a fifth of the eateries on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2026 are from Australia. </p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost a fifth of the eateries on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2026 are from Australia. </p>
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                <title>ICYMI: Grammy-Nominated Artist Alex Warren Is Playing Arena Shows Across Australia and New Zealand</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Concrete Playground]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Alex Warren is once again taking us out of the ordinary, announcing seven stops in Australia and New Zealand on his 2026 tour.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alex Warren is once again taking us out of the ordinary, announcing seven stops in Australia and New Zealand on his 2026 tour.</p>
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                <title>Just Named the World&#039;s Happiest Country, Finland Is Inviting Travellers to Experience a Seven-Day Lakeland Relaxation Retreat</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hudson Brown]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Topping the happiness charts for the ninth time, Finland is hosting a digital detox made to help you appreciate the art of relaxation.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Topping the happiness charts for the ninth time, Finland is hosting a digital detox made to help you appreciate the art of relaxation.</p>
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                <title>This Just In: Robbie Williams Is Returning to Australia and New Zealand on a Headline Arena Tour Later This Year</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Neil Griffiths]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The UK pop icon is bringing his latest album, 'Britpop', to seven cities down under and across the ditch this November.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The UK pop icon is bringing his latest album, 'Britpop', to seven cities down under and across the ditch this November.</p>
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                <title>This Just In: Time Magazine Has Revealed Its &#039;World&#039;s Greatest Places&#039; List for 2026 — with One Aussie Surf Stay Making the Cut</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hudson Brown]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.</p>
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                <title>This Just In: Australians and Kiwis are Officially the World&#039;s Longest Sleepers and Earliest Risers</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alec Jones]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Australians and New Zealanders are sleeping well and rising early &mdash; but this new report reveals we're still missing something.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Australians and New Zealanders are sleeping well and rising early &mdash; but this new report reveals we're still missing something.</p>
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                <title>Europa! Europa Film Festival Releases Full Program, Expands to National and New Zealand Screenings for the First Time</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alec Jones]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The European-centric film festival returns for its biggest run yet, now in theatres nationwide.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The European-centric film festival returns for its biggest run yet, now in theatres nationwide.</p>
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                <title>Perched Above Queenstown, Coronet Ridge Resort Promises Immense Alpine Luxury Complete with Indulgent Spa Treatments</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/travel-leisure/coronet-ridge-resort-queenstown</link>
                <guid>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/travel-leisure/coronet-ridge-resort-queenstown</guid>

                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hudson Brown]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Revamped following an NZD $30-million uplift, this sky-high luxury stay offers elegant hospitality within touching distance of the ski fields.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Revamped following an NZD $30-million uplift, this sky-high luxury stay offers elegant hospitality within touching distance of the ski fields.</p>
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                <title>The Best Boutique Cinemas Where You Can Watch an Indie Film in Sydney</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/the-ten-best-boutique-cinemas-in-sydney</link>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alec Jones]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Cinema is meant to be watched in cinemas, so do your part and go catch a screening at these boutique theatres scattered across Sydney.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cinema is meant to be watched in cinemas, so do your part and go catch a screening at these boutique theatres scattered across Sydney.</p>
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                <title>Spend an Evening in the Ozian Forest, as This Wicked Experience and Overnight Stay Features a Hollywood Hang with Cynthia Erivo</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/elpabas-retreat-airbnb-los-angeles</link>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hudson Brown]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hollywood star Cynthia Erivo is opening the doors to a magical forest hideaway, inviting fans to explore Oz up close through an immersive experience and overnight stay.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hollywood star Cynthia Erivo is opening the doors to a magical forest hideaway, inviting fans to explore Oz up close through an immersive experience and overnight stay.</p>
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                <title>How to Spend a Weekend in Auckland: New Zealand&#039;s Foodie and Music Capital</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Lay]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>From rolling volcanic hills to sleek Euro dining, a weekend in Auckland makes for the perfect escape. </p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From rolling volcanic hills to sleek Euro dining, a weekend in Auckland makes for the perfect escape. </p>
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                <title>Counting Crows Are Bringing &#039;The Complete Sweets!&#039; Tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2026</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jade Kennedy]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Counting Crows are returning to Australia and New Zealand in March 2026 for 'The Complete Sweets!' tour, with shows locked in for Auckland, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Counting Crows are returning to Australia and New Zealand in March 2026 for 'The Complete Sweets!' tour, with shows locked in for Auckland, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.</p>
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                <title>Good Charlotte are Touring Australia and New Zealand with Yellowcard and Kisschasy in 2026</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/good-charlotte-anz-2026-tour</link>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Neil Griffiths]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The headline tour will be the band's first trip to their "home away from home" since Download Festival in 2018.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The headline tour will be the band's first trip to their "home away from home" since Download Festival in 2018.</p>
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                <title>Taste Levain Bakery&#039;s Iconic Cookies Direct From NYC, as Air New Zealand and DoorDash Make an International Delivery</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/food-drink/air-new-zealand-doordash-levain-bakery-cookies</link>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hudson Brown]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Benefit from quite possibly the world's longest food delivery, with this much-loved bakery's gooey creations available for one day only.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Benefit from quite possibly the world's longest food delivery, with this much-loved bakery's gooey creations available for one day only.</p>
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                <title>Laneway Festival 2026 Will Return in February With a Huge 21st Anniversary Lineup</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Concrete Playground]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The milestone edition will see the festival expand to new venues across Australia and New Zealand, with a massive roster of international and local acts.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The milestone edition will see the festival expand to new venues across Australia and New Zealand, with a massive roster of international and local acts.</p>
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                <title>The Full Trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos&#039; Emma Stone-Led CEO-Kidnapping Dark Comedy &#039;Bugonia&#039; Is Here</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/bugonia-trailer</link>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ward]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In her latest collaboration with Lanthimos, Stone plays a company executive who is abducted by two conspiracy theorists who are convinced that she is an alien.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In her latest collaboration with Lanthimos, Stone plays a company executive who is abducted by two conspiracy theorists who are convinced that she is an alien.</p>
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                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/sxsw-sydney-screen-industry-program-2025</link>
                <guid>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/sxsw-sydney-screen-industry-program-2025</guid>

                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ward]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Costume designer Kym Barrett will talk through her efforts on 'The Matrix', while writer/director Michael Shanks will dig into his horror hit 'Together'.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Costume designer Kym Barrett will talk through her efforts on 'The Matrix', while writer/director Michael Shanks will dig into his horror hit 'Together'.</p>
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                <title>The First-Ever &#039;Drag Race Down Under vs The World&#039; Is on Its Way to Your Streaming Queue</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/drag-race-down-under-vs-the-world-michelle-visage-stan</link>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ward]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Michelle Visage is hosting the series, which will see 'Drag Race Down Under' favourites face off against fellow queens from around the globe.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michelle Visage is hosting the series, which will see 'Drag Race Down Under' favourites face off against fellow queens from around the globe.</p>
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                <title>Over 50 New Performers and More Speakers Have Just Joined SXSW Sydney&#039;s Music Festival Lineup for 2025</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/sxsw-sydney-2025-music-festival-additions</link>
                <guid>https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/arts-entertainment/sxsw-sydney-2025-music-festival-additions</guid>

                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ward]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Music]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>

                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This year, you'll be able to catch Ninajirachi, 2charm, Drifting Clouds, Whitney, Picture This, Le Boom, Sonic Reducer, xiao xiao and more.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year, you'll be able to catch Ninajirachi, 2charm, Drifting Clouds, Whitney, Picture This, Le Boom, Sonic Reducer, xiao xiao and more.</p>
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