The Autumn Travel & Leisure Guide
Hibernation is for bears.
Get the blood pumping and you'll never even notice the nip in the air. The city is teeming with new fitness crazes to try, pub trivia to win, fun free activities and some old novelties you've unfairly forgotten. Alternatively, this is the perfect time to pack your suitcase and extend your summer in the tropics. Just don't sit fixed to your desk and miss the adventures all autumn. Hibernation is for bears.
New Zealand has a reputation as one of the most beautiful places in the world for good reason. Get out there.
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Bike Rave 2018
Fri, 26 Oct, 2018
Silo Park, Auckland
Ride around the city with glow sticks and a pumping soundtrack.
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Here is a Movie Theatre Truck That Delivers to Your Doorstep
The pure potential of an actual, literal, motion picture.
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Boycrush, HIGH HØØPS, Spycc, & Laptop Speakers
Fri, 22 May, 2015
Ponsonby Social Club, Ponsonby
Red Bull Sound Selector Connor Nestor is back with some of his talented friends.
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News
How to Win Brownie Points this Mother's Day in Auckland
Step right up to claim your 'Offspring of the Year' award.
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Great North & The Bads
Sat, 2 May, 2015
Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh
Two-time Tui winners and Radiohead's best friends join forces.
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Trinity Roots
Thu, 28 May, 2015
The Tuning Fork, Auckland
Celebrating the release of their politically charged third album.
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Princess Chelsea
Sun, 3 May, 2015
Kings Arms, Newton
Lush, expansive electronica sounds, lent added nuance by a darkly baroque flair.
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Marlon Williams Album Listening Party
Wed, 29 Apr, 2015
The Wine Cellar, Newton
The Wine Cellar is made for performances like these.
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It Follows
Thu, 30 Apr - Sun, 31 May 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
This year's super-original, must-see horror movie features a sexually transmitted spectre.
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The Blanks Project
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 9 May 2015
Allpress Gallery, Freeman's Bay
Limited edition artwork, skateboards and t-shirts will be on display and others available for purchase.
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News
The Nelson Street Cycleway Project Is Now Underway
Spaghetti Junction will soon have a new piece of spaghetti, a nice thin piece that is good for the environment and souls of Aucklanders.
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Pizzas and Laughs are on the Menu at the Montecristo and Bacco Room
Italian eatery Toto’s will also be serving up their famous metre-long pizza and three bars will be in operation.
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The Winners of the Metro Restaurant of the Year Awards Have Been Revealed
A boisterous shared dining restaurant takes the cake.
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Win a Double Pass to A Weird Night Out + Access to the Smirnoff Pure Potential Zone
Explore the Pure Potential of Weird Night Out.
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CHI to AKL: In Memory of DJ Rashad
Sat, 25 Apr, 2015
Neck Of The Woods, Auckland
Auckland footwork fans can pay their respects to the Chicago legend.
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A Boy Wonder
Tue, 21 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr 2015
Upstairs @ the Basement, Sydney
Following on from an outstanding premiere at The Basement last year.
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Guy Montgomery - Guy Montcomedy
Sat, 25 Apr, 2015
Montecristo Room, Auckland
A marathon run that spans two weeks of shows at Montecristo, demonstrates just how popular Montgomery is becoming.
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The Green Effect
Sat, 25 Apr, 2015
Montecristo Room, Auckland
What the politicians should be doing, but funnier
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7 Days NZ v. The World Comedy Festival Special Recording
Wed, 22 Apr, 2015
Q Theatre - Rangatira, Auckland
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An Evening With Noel Fielding
Sat, 9 May and Sun, 10 May 2015
Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
One half of cult comedy duo The Mighty Boosh.
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Trygve Wakenshaw - Nautilus
Tue, 28 Apr, 2015
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland
Currently being tweaked and tested to Australian crowds, this will be New Zealand's first chance to see Wakenshaw's new show.
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Cori Gonzalez-Macuer - White Background Confused Face
Wed, 13 May, 2015
Basement Theatre, Auckland
A comedy festival must see for those with a taste for the dry, witty, and awkwardly understated.
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Brendhan Lovegrove - In Love With These Times
Tue, 12 May - Sat, 16 May 2015
Q Theatre - Loft, Auckland
Lovegrove will most likely take aim at racial minorities, the opposite sex, and those unfortunate souls who happened to be born in Huntly
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Weird Night Out
Sat, 2 May, 2015
St James Theatre, CBD
The St James is back and things are about to get weird.
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St James Theatre to Return for a Weird Night Out
Pay some respect to NZ rave history this NZ Music Month.
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Win a Delicious Lunch at The Grill by Sean Connolly
Ideal for that client in need of schmoozing or that date in need of impressing.
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Jay Z Announces First Ever Artist-Owned Streaming Service
"People really feel like music is free, but will pay $6 for water."
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You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman
Tue, 31 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr 2015
Basement Theatre, Auckland
A comedy about being a woman by a woman who said she'd never do a show about being a woman.
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Gary Clark Jr
Tue, 31 Mar, 2015
Powerstation, Auckland
The 'past and future of blues' is in Auckland now.
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Dior and I
Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 1 May 2015
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
It is like a docu-drama-catwalk show.
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Burger Burger Newmarket
3B York Street, Newmarket
Wholesome, locally sourced, American-themed goodness.
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Andrew Keoghan
Fri, 27 Mar, 2015
Q Theatre - Loft, Auckland
Whimsical pop fusing the opposite ends of the Atlantic together.
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Vitamin S Festival
Sat, 28 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Auckland Various, Auckland
A festival which harvests experimental musicians and improv dancers overseas and our very own backyard.
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News
Burger King Unveils Whopper Scented Cologne
The scent of seduction with a hint of greasy flame-broiled meat.
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The Six Best New Bars to Enjoy This Autumn
Just because the weather doesn't know what it's doing doesn't mean that neither should you.
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Alison Wonderland Is Bringing Back Her Secret Warehouse Parties
Bringing electronica out of the clubs and into Australia and New Zealand's industrial spaces.
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The Ringcam Will Sneakily Record Your Proposal
Because a wedding proposal is far too opportune a moment to go un-recorded, un-uploaded and unappreciated on social media...
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Event
Silo Cinema: Jaws
Fri, 27 Mar, 2015
Silo Park, Auckland
As well as motivating three sequels and plentiful ripoffs, Steven Spielberg's classic film has inspired two musical adaptations, three video games, and a slot machine.
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Don Quixote
Thu, 26 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2015
ASB Theatre, Auckland
An en pointe interpretation of a chapter from the classic Spanish novel.
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Paradise Lost
Tue, 24 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr 2015
Melanie Roger Gallery, Ponsonby
Derek Henderson photographs noxious weeds and a quasi-mythical camouflaged beast.
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This is My Real Job
Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar 2015
Basement Theatre, Auckland
A show that's part intimate autobiography, part off-kilter fantasy.
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News
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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Communique 2015
Wed, 27 May, 2015
Auckland University, Auckland CBD
Canvassing the process of space-making.
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Restaurant
Lucky Buddha - CLOSED
48 Fort Street, Auckland CBD
An Asian fusion restaurant and menu designed for sharing.
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News
The Ten Best Lunches In and Near Britomart
You owe it to yourself to make the most of that half hour lunch break.
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Viaduct Harbour Flower Market
Sun, 22 Mar, 2015
Viaduct Corner, Auckland CBD
Auckland's first ever dedicated flower market.
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Restaurant
Ortolana
31 Tyler Street, Auckland
A gourmet restaurant built on the “garden to fork” philosophy.
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Billy Apple®: The Artist Has to Live Like Everybody Else
Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 21 Jun 2015
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
The influential New Zealand pop artist who registered his name as a trademark.
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Britomart Fashion Sessions
Fri, 20 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar 2015
Atrium on Takutai, CBD
The likes of WORLD, Trelise Cooper and Zambesi are offering fast fashion: the audience can buy clothes seen on the runway practically minutes after seeing it.
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James Acaster
Mon, 16 Mar and Mon, 23 Mar 2015
The Classic, Auckland
“Shit, he’s good” was local funny man Guy Williams’ take on comedian James Acaster, whose new show Work in Progress promises to leave audiences with a similar reaction.
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News
The Ten Best Locations to Drop Bombs in Auckland
Downtown Manu Club take us through ten of their favourite spots.
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Behold, You Can Now Have Your Pizza Delivered By Boat in the US Virgin Islands
Brb, booking flights.
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Guide
The Autumn Arts & Entertainment Guide
All work and no play are a recipe for a regretful autumn.
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The Lumsden
444 Khyber Pass Road, Auckland
Besides having a great beer selection, The Lumsden Freehouse have chicken wings which come with a stern ‘thermo-nuclear’ warning and a waiver to be signed before ordering.
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David Shrigley at Two Rooms
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr 2015
Two Rooms, Arch Hill
Wry comedy on canvas.
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Your Guide to the Auckland Arts Festival 2015
Pyrotechnics, Macbeth set in Congo, contemporary ballet from New York, an Indian cooking performance and art by David Shrigley.
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Some Jerks Are Trying to Control the Outbreak of a Fairy Epidemic in an Enchanted Forest in England
"We’re not anti-fairy. But we’ve got little doors everywhere. It’s in danger of getting out of control."
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Restaurant
Matterhorn
37 Drake Street, Freemans Bay
Matterhorn has come a long way since its days of being a '60s Swiss coffee house.
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Restaurant
The Black Hoof - CLOSED
Level 1, 12 Wyndham Street, Auckland
A Spanish tapas eatery that stapled Cheshire cat grins across our faces for the duration of the night.
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Cafe
Richmond Road Cafe
318 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn
Your petition to have breakfast at nearly any time of day has been heard.
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News
Spark Lab Launches Technology Month
One for those with technological aspirations, or even just an above average interest in this ever changing industry.
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Event
Gorillaz Sound System
Fri, 17 Apr, 2015
Studio, K Road, Newton
Live remixes and audiovisual wizardry from the DJs, not the band.
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News
Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March
The world's biggest waterslide, a surf film festival and sunrise yoga are just a few things to look forward to.
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Could This New Sky Garden Be The Workplace of the Future?
Forget the tedium of the office cubicle. The future is harvesting your own lunch, wearable tech and abseiling during coffee breaks.
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Stoneleigh Latitude - The Award-Winning Wines from Marlborough's Golden Mile
The Stoneleigh Latitude collection represents the unique terroir of what many consider to be the best vineyard region in the country.
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Restaurant
The White Rabbit - CLOSED
69 Customs Street East, Auckland
Bistro-style food with a tie on.
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Motley Crue
Sat, 9 May, 2015
Spark Arena, Auckland
One of the best-selling rock bands of all time are doing their farewell rounds.
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News
The Five Best Vineyard Getaways in Australia
Pop open a bottle of estate-grown wine at these stylish stays among the Australian vines.
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Restaurant
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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Restaurant
Monsoon Poon
Cnr Custom St West And Lower Hobson Street, CBD
Through Monsoon Poon's doors are the lantern-lit South East Asian vibes of yesteryear.
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News
How to Host the Perfect Barbeque
We can't help you with meeting good people and making them like you, although inviting them over to eat meat and drink beer probably won't hurt.
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This Durable Cardboard Bike Costs Just $10 to Make
A bike so cheap that it's not even worth the energy deployed in trying to steal it.
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This Swing Table Just Made Meetings Way More Fun
Swing your way through boring PowerPoint presentations.
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Restaurant
The Crab Shack - CLOSED
21 Princes Wharf, Auckland CBD
An island tiki bar crossed with a seafood eatery.
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News
Ten Films From Sundance We're Hoping Make It to New Zealand
We've got a whole lot of brand new must-sees for 2015.
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This New App Can Tell You Which Friend Stresses You Out Most
Want to surround yourself with positive people? There's an app for that.
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Bar
The Crew Club - CLOSED
149 Quay Street, Auckland
A restaurant where the water practically laps at your ankles.
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News
The Ten Best Cafes on the North Shore
The Shore is home to free parking, an endless coast of user-friendly beaches and some of the most relaxed cafes in town.
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McDonald’s Is Getting Table Service and Gourmet DIY Burgers in New Zealand
McDonald's is going classy. Well, trying to anyway.
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