The Summer Food & Drink Guide

Because the year’s too long and summer’s too short to waste time on the mediocre.
Kyle Bell
Published on February 12, 2015
  • News

    The Future of Bike Parking is Here, and This is What It Looks Like

    It is kind of like a vending machine but for your bike.

  • Event

    TEDxAuckland

    Sat, 2 May, 2015

    Victory Convention Centre, Freemans Bay

    Enough YouTubing. TEDxAuckland is your real-life TED talk.

  • Event

    A Delicate Balance

    Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr 2015

    Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Auckland

    A multimedia exhibition for tree huggers, although not literally; please don't touch the (kauri) trees.

  • Event

    Lunar Eclipse at Stardome

    Sat, 4 Apr, 2015

    Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, Auckland

    Get ready for a show that’s literally out of this world, with gravity as its inimitable director.

  • News

    Moustache Owner Living Off $5 a Day to Save the Cookies

    She's now saving face (and Moustache) by fundraising to get a cookie bus.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    The Ten Best Locations to Drop Bombs in Auckland

    Downtown Manu Club take us through ten of their favourite spots.

  • News

    Win a Double Pass to See The Kitchen

    An Indian broth of theatre and cuisine.

  • Event

    Keys N Krates

    Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

    Studio, K Road, Newton

    EDM played IRL, no USBs in sight.

  • Event

    iTMOi

    Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar 2015

    Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland

    Attendees can expect nudity, smoke and loud music from the London Olympics Opening Ceremony choreographer.

  • Event

    David Shrigley at Two Rooms

    Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr 2015

    Two Rooms, Arch Hill

    Wry comedy on canvas.

  • Event

    White Night

    Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

    Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

    For six hours only Auckland is turning into a giant, magical and free art gallery.

  • Event

    Macbeth

    Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar 2015

    ASB Theatre, Auckland

    A radical, Congolese take on Shakespeare.

  • Event

    The Kitchen

    Multiple single dates

    SkyCity Theatre, Auckland

    Like a TV cooking show but in a theatre and with moody lighting, a dramatic narrative and 12 booming drums.

  • Event

    Imperial ft. Yahtzel

    Sat, 7 Mar, 2015

    Everybody's, Auckland

    One half of Aussie electronic group Carmada is launching the 2015 Imperial sessions.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    The Eight Best Salads in Auckland

    No city for day-old supermarket bags of mesclun.

  • Event

    Volvo Ocean Race

    Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar 2015

    Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

    Nine countries, ten ports of call, one round the world race.

  • Event

    The O'Neill Aotearoa Surf Film Festival

    Fri, 6 Mar, 2015

    Central Studios, Ponsonby

    Surf (cinema's) up, dudes.

  • Event

    Cedar Lake

    Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar 2015

    The Civic, Auckland

    A fiery combustion of contemporary ballet.

  • News

    KFC Are Rolling Out Edible Scented Coffee Cups

    Have your cup of coffee and eat it too.

  • Event

    Pass The Gat

    Sun, 8 Mar, 2015

    Aotea Square, Auckland

    Three talents, one night.

  • Event

    Gorillaz Sound System

    Fri, 17 Apr, 2015

    Studio, K Road, Newton

    Live remixes and audiovisual wizardry from the DJs, not the band.

  • Event

    Stoneleigh Pop-Up Bar

    Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2015

    Te Wero Island, Auckland CBD

    The perfect place to soak up the Volvo Ocean Race atmosphere.

  • Event

    Skin of Fire

    Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar 2015

    Auckland Domain, Auckland

    A holy alchemy of light, fire and pyrotechnics.

  • Event

    Phox

    Fri, 6 Mar and Sat, 7 Mar 2015 

    Festival Club, Aotea Square, Auckland

    A genre-mashing band from Baraboo, Wisconsin.

  • Event

    The Mooncake and the Kumara

    Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar 2015

    Q Theatre - Loft, Auckland

    A story about history, duty, secrets and the delicate balance needed to grow families.

  • Event

    Kiesza

    Wed, 4 Mar, 2015

    Powerstation, Auckland

    Chart topper and electro-pop singer.

  • 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.

  • News

    Ten Hotel Oases That Will Cool You Down in Summer

    The lowdown on where the trendsetters sleep.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Summer Reading List

    Ten books from this year that no bibliophile should miss.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    This Piggybacking Robot Feeds You Tomatoes As You Run

    Helping you ketchup to the competition.

  • Event

    Silo Sessions Presents World Together

    Sat, 28 Feb, 2015

    Silo Park, Auckland

    A free showcase of exotic sights and sounds courtesy of a suitcase full of tapes sourced from across Africa.

  • Event

    Auckland Cup Day

    Wed, 4 Mar, 2015

    Ellerslie Racecourse, Greenlane

    Take a half day off work to watch some racing and have a drink in the sun.

  • Event

    Auckland Lantern Festival

    Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2015

    Albert Park, CBD

    Grab a pot of noodles and do some lantern-gazing.

  • Event

    Perfume Genius

    Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

    Kings Arms, Newton

    Seattle's Mike Hadreas brings his boundary pushing alter-ego to Auckland.

  • Event

    Silo Cinema: The Great Gatsby

    Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

    Silo Park, Auckland

    See F. Scott Fitzgerald's world, as imagined by Baz Luhrmann, projected onto the back of a silo.

  • News

    The Five Best Vineyard Getaways in Australia

    Pop open a bottle of estate-grown wine at these stylish stays among the Australian vines.

  • News

    Summer Style Guide for Women

    Some of the season's best looks for every taste.

  • News

    Summer Style Guide for Men

    Because swim shorts 24-7 are not socially acceptable unless you live on the beach.

  • 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.

  • Event

    A Movement

    Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar 2015

    Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

    The A Low Hum maverick is going on a nationwide tour - with 1000 photos of 300 bands.

  • Event

    J Mascis

    Sat, 28 Feb, 2015

    The Studio, Sydney

    Grey druid-like locks and croaky indie folk.

  • Event

    Kele

    Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

    Kings Arms, Newton

    The ex-Bloc Party lead singer is having his own party.

  • Event

    On The Moment of Change There is Always a New Threshold of Imagination

    Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb 2015

    Artspace Auckland

    Artist and audience swap roles.

  • Event

    Night of the Queer

    Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb 2015

    Tapac, Western Springs

    There will be singing, dancing, comedy, music, aerial performances and everything in between.

  • Event

    Implicated and Immune

    Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb 2015

    Michael Lett, Grey Lynn

    This show documents an important part of New Zealand, and global, history.

  • Event

    Everything and Everyone Market

    Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

    St Kevin's Arcade, Auckland

    Craft and zine lovers rejoice.

  • Event

    Auckland Pride Parade 2015

    Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

    Ponsonby

    This is going to be a lot of fun.

  • Event

    Shorts

    Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

    Alleluya Bar & Cafe, Auckland

    Shorts, an evening of short films exploring queer culture will take place in the cozy surrounds of Alleluya Cafe in St Kevin's Arcade.

  • Event

    Eddie Izzard

    Thu, 19 Feb, 2015

    ASB Theatre, Auckland

    A rambling, whimsical monologue delivered by an ex-accounting student now "executive transvestite".

  • Event

    BMW Polo Open 2015

    Sun, 22 Feb, 2015

    Auckland Polo Club, Clevedon

    The game of princes, made ponies and chukkers.

  • News

    The Bluffer's Guide to Summer Entertaining

    Be the host/hostess with the most/mostess

  • 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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    The Four Best Inexpensive Valentine's Day Dates

    Those red roses really blew the budget.

  • Guide

    The Summer Travel & Leisure Guide

    Because the year’s too long and summer’s too short to waste time on the mediocre.

  • Guide

    The Summer Design & Style Guide

    Because the year’s too long and summer’s too short to waste time on the mediocre.

  • Guide

    The Summer Arts & Entertainment Guide

    Because the year’s too long and summer’s too short to waste time on the mediocre.

  • News

    New Web Comedy 'The Katering Show' Skewers Foodie Culture

    "The journey of a food intolerant, and an intolerable foodie."

  • Event

    Red Bull Sound Select

    Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

    Neck Of The Woods, Auckland

    An epic party with a minuscule price tag.

  • News

    Your Guide to Splore 2015

    Original, unique and fresh no matter your title; hipster, hippie, foodie, square etc you'll find something to celebrate.

  • Event

    Thriller Live

    Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb 2015

    The Civic, Auckland

    A quite thrilling tribute to the king of pop's 45-year musical career.

  • News

    This Swing Table Just Made Meetings Way More Fun

    Swing your way through boring PowerPoint presentations.

  • Event

    Free in Feb

    Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb 2015

    Kings Arms, Newton

    Treat yourself (without paying a dime).

  • News

    Your Guide to the 2015 Auckland Fringe Festival

    An intensified period of weird and wonderful arty experiences.

  • News

    You Can Now Turn Your Tweets Into Poetry

    Computer-generated works of art from 140-character musings.

  • Event

    Risk And Win Arcade: A Theatrical Competition

    Wed, 11 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb 2015

    Aotea Centre

    The interactive piece of theatre is like the Amazing Race, but without the weird American accents and international flights.

  • Event

    Away From Home

    Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb 2015

    The Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

    Exploring the stigma of homosexuality in sport.

  • Event

    I Wanna Be Na Nah Na Nah Nah

    Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb 2015

    Basement Theatre, Auckland

    Take a bus ride into Ponsonby's past.

  • News

    Your Guide to the Auckland Pride Festival 2015

    Let our list of top picks guide your way in helping celebrate the wonderful diversity and creativity that makes Auckland awesome.

  • News

    Nine New Beaches to Open in Auckland By Next Summer

    Something for all beach enthusiasts.

  • News

    Van Gogh Paintings Realised as Haute Couture

    Van Gogh's little straw hat has never looked so Bjork.

  • Event

    Auckland Fringe Festival 2015

    Mon, 9 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2015

    Various Venues in Auckland, Auckland

    An intensified period of weird and wonderful arty experiences.

  • News

    The Best Gigs in Auckland This February

    Where to be come gig o'clock.

  • 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.

  • Event

    Auckland Pride Festival 2015

    Sat, 7 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2015

    Auckland Various, Auckland

    Be proud, Auckland.

  • Event

    Freddie Gibbs

    Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

    Studio, K Road, Newton

    Heartfelt beats from Indiana.

  • News

    A Look Back at Ten Years of Laneway Festival

    The last ten years have seen festival after festival launch and go under. How have Laneway managed to nail it?

  • News

    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.

  • Bar

    The Crew Club - CLOSED

    149 Quay Street, Auckland

    A restaurant where the water practically laps at your ankles.

  • 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.

  • Event

    Sticky Fingers

    Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

    Powerstation, Auckland

    Get your fingers on some Sticky Fingers tickets.

  • News

    Dutch Lottery Helps Sea Shephard Stop Illegal Fishing in the Southern Ocean

    New 8.3-million-Euro boat will help save the Antarctic eco-system.

  • News

    Your Weekend Driving Soundtrack

    A soundtrack that takes you places.

  • News

    The Ten Best Drives in the Auckland Region

    Sunvisors, cityscapes and seaside adventures - buckle up, we've got the best drives in town.

  • Event

    Bonobo

    Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

    Studio, K Road, Newton

    The DJ, not the ape.

  • News

    The A to Z Guide to Healthy Eateries in Auckland Part Three

    Treat your body like the temple it damn well is - with raw cakes, enriched smoothies and home cooked meals.

  • News

    Twelve Films to Get Excited About in 2015

    A Lebowski-esque Pynchon adaptation, a sequel 30 years in the making and the Tarantino film that nearly got nixed - they've all made an impression long before they're released.

  • Event

    Spark Lab Fashion Month

    Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb 2015

    Spark Lab, Britomart

    February 2015 is now Fashion Month thanks to Spark Lab.

  • Event

    The Social Life of Things

    Thu, 18 Sep 2014 - Sun, 7 Jun 2015

    Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland

    Photography looking for a meaningful connection with banal products.

  • News

    Eight Gadgets Attempting to Improve Your Life in 2015

    Post-CES 2015, we're keen for our belts to tighten, plants to water and kettles to boil themselves.

  • Event

    Auckland Arts Festival 2015

    Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2015

    Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

    Auckland's biennial arts festival is back and it's even more ambitious than the last.

  • News

    The A to Z Guide to Healthy Eateries in Auckland Part Two

    Guilt-free food for every dietary requirement.

  • Event

    Future Sound System

    Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

    Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose

    A scaled down version of of Australia’s Future Music Festival.

  • News

    The Seven Best Staycations in Auckland

    Snorkel in a pristine marine reserve, take a tour through some of New Zealand's best wineries, cardboard box down an old World War II bunker-laden hill or surf the West Coast.

  • Event

    WOW World of WearableArt Exhibition

    Fri, 21 Nov 2014 - Sun, 22 Mar 2015

    Auckland Museum, Auckland

    Art meets fashion.

  • Event

    Drake

    Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    The meme, the GIF, the phenomenon.

  • News

    The Ten Best Summer Bars in Auckland

    We ventured beyond the neighbours fence to discover ten of the best bars to set yourself up in this sunny season.

  • Event

    Foo Fighters

    Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

    Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose

    The last time they played in New Zealand the band triggered a seismic shift.

  • Bar

    Sabrage Bar - CLOSED

    21 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland

    Tucked away on the waterfront, Sabrage Bar is the house bar of Auckland’s 5-star Sofitel hotel.

  • Event

    Splore 2015

    Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb 2015

    Tapapakanga Regional Park, Orere

    Probably the only festival in New Zealand where you can watch acts from the comfort of your own boat.

  • Event

    Billy Idol, Cheap Trick & The Angels

    Wed, 1 Apr, 2015

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    It's a nice day for a...rock show.

  • Bar

    Scarlett Slimms & Lucky

    476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland

    Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.

  • News

    The Ten Best Summer Music Festivals in New Zealand

    The best of the summer festival circuit.

  • News

    The Eight Best Fish and Chip Shops in Auckland

    The best fish and chipperies in town.

  • News

    The Seven Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Auckland

    The healthiest food in the world, but also food with the most history.

  • Restaurant

    Boy & Bird

    222 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby

    Boy & Bird takes a humble approach to the farmyard favourite with both interesting and comforting recipes.

  • News

    The Six Best Burritos in Auckland

    Burrito fanatic Ben Polkinghorne takes us through some of this favourites.

  • News

    The Eight Best Gluten-Free Eateries in Auckland

    For all my bread-less brothers and celiac sisters, here are the top ten gluten free eateries in Auckland.

  • Bar

    Britomart Country Club

    31 Galway Street, Auckland

    Nestled amongst strategically placed greenery and padded bench seating you’ll find a cocktail bar housed within a shipping container, a mini golf green and a burger joint.

  • Restaurant

    Ostro - CLOSED

    Level 2, 52 Tyler St, Britomart

    Upscale yet unpretentious.

  • News

    The Ten Best Desserts in Auckland

    We now live in a world of lunch-break gelato and Sunday afternoon cupcake missions; the ingenious daytime dessert has become a reality.

  • News

    The Eight Best French Restaurants in Auckland

    Concrete Playground invites you to take stock of Auckland’s thriving French dining scene.

  • Bar

    Deep Creek Brews and Eats

    111 Clyde Road, Brown's Bay

    A very cool little microbrewery.

  • Bar

    Northcote Tavern

    37 Queen St

    Zip over the harbour on the ferry and enjoy a few pints in the sun.

  • News

    The Ten Best Bars and Eateries of Remuera

    We look into the hometown village of the late Sir Edmund Hillary and Bruce Mclaren.

  • Bar

    Stafford Rd Wine Bar

    141 Queen Street, Northcote Point

    Good company necessary, cutlery optional.

  • Restaurant

    Jack Tar - CLOSED

    34-47 Jellicoe Street, Freemans Bay

    Jack Tar is a good gastropub. Good food. Good beer. Good atmosphere. Good everything.

  • Restaurant

    Giapo

    279 Queen Street, Auckland

    Auckland's favourite "haute ice cream".

  • Restaurant

    Bird on a Wire

    234 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

    A rotisserie chicken, sandwich and salad restaurant in Ponsonby that offers fast-food without the guilt.

  • News

    Ten Outdoor Accessories to Make Your Next Camping Trip the Ultimate

    Summer is here, which means that it's time to leave the den. Might as well do it in style.

  • News

    The Ten Best Country Cafes and Restaurants in Auckland

    Not your usual Ponsonby Road experience.

  • Bar

    Bette’s - CLOSED

    8 Victoria Road, Devonport

    A kicked-back Devonport local with food and drinks to rival some of Auckland's best.

  • Restaurant

    Hallertau

    1171 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Riverhead

    A country restaurant in the best sense of the word.

  • News

    The Ten Best Markets in Auckland

    Farmers’ markets have been going through a kind of renaissance in the greater Auckland region of late and rightly so.

  • Bar

    46 & York

    46 Parnell Road, Auckland

    Situated in a smart looking brick building opposite Fraser Park, 46 and York is single-handedly jazzing up Parnell.

  • Restaurant

    The Blue Breeze Inn

    Corner Of Ponsonby And Richmond Roads, Ponsonby

    This is one restaurant that could really change your perception of Chinese cuisine.

  • News

    A Bluffer’s Guide to Yachting

    How to embrace your inner salty sea dog in the City of Sails.

  • News

    The Ten Best Karaoke Spots in Auckland

    The best spots for belting out renditions of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'I Will Survive' in Auckland.

  • Restaurant

    Miss Clawdy

    12 Jellicoe Street, Auckland

    There is a sassy new lady in town ready to serve you some good ol' fashioned soul food. Introducing Miss Clawdy, the newest feather in Wynyard Quarter's culinary cap.

  • News

    A Bluffer’s Guide to Champagne

    Baffled by bubbly? Who isn't.

  • Restaurant

    Zomer - CLOSED

    21 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna

    Takapuna has it's own Zus and Zo.

  • News

    A Picky Eater’s Guide to Auckland: Breakfast and Brunching

    Our first edition to our Picky Food Guide to Auckland is dedicated to the most important meal of the day.

  • Restaurant

    St Heliers Bay Cafe And Bistro

    387 Tamaki Drive, St Heliers

    Finally, something in St Heliers that gives you a genuine reason to make the trek out of the city for.

  • Restaurant

    Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store

    22 The Promenade, Takapuna

    With its panoramic views of Rangitoto Island and the Waitemata Harbour, Takapuna Beach Café and Store offers a treat for all senses.

  • Restaurant

    Food Truck Garage

    Shed 1, 90 Wellesley St West, Auckland

    You can literally taste the goodness without having to feel guilty.

  • News

    The Five Best Cocktail Bars in Auckland

    Auckland now boasts an array of classy cocktail establishments that make even most discerning enthusiast suitably satisfied.

  • Restaurant

    Milse Dessert Bar - CLOSED

    27 Tyler Street, Auckland

    Milse Patisserie: an all dessert restaurant, featuring a seven course dessert menu in the evening, headed by pastry chef Brian Campbell.

  • News

    The Ten Best Swings Ever

    Things have come a long way since your ma or pa tied a threadbare rope to a used tyre.

  • Bar

    Fukuko - CLOSED

    48 Tyler Street, Auckland

    Britomart's horizon of cocktail drinking.

  • Bar

    Citizen Park

    422 New North Road, Kingsland

    It brings something unique to the Kingsland shops, which is a bit of a triumph considering there is pretty much every single cuisine already on offer.

  • News

    The Ten Best Tapas Bars in Auckland

    For those of us who suffer from food envy or rampant indecision, tapas are the way to go.

  • Restaurant

    Cocoro

    56a Brown Street, Ponsonby

    There are times when you simply can not, will not and must not settle for anything but the best.

  • Bar

    Freeman and Grey

    43 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

    The go-to hangout for post-work catch ups, cheap pizza, and people watching down Ponsonby road.

  • News

    Ten Film-Inspired Luxury Getaways

    We've reviewed the new releases and flipped through the DVD cabinet to bring you ten jaw-dropping locations.

  • News

    The Ten Best Picnic Parks in Auckland

    It's important to know the 'it' spots to picnic - we have it covered with this Top Ten Picnic Parks in Auckland guide.

  • Restaurant

    Botswana Butchery

    99 Quay Street, Auckland

    It was meant to be.

  • Bar

    Tyler Street Garage - CLOSED

    120 Quay Street, Auckland

    Located in the heart of Britomart’s restaurant precinct, popular inner-city eatery Tyler St Garage is continuing to impress with its exciting new menu.

  • Restaurant

    Prego

    226 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

    If a restaurant has been around since 1986, you could safely say it’s got to be doing something right.

  • News

    The Ten Best Luxury Getaways from Auckland

    If you fancy a glam getaway close to home, you’re in luck.

  • Restaurant

    Cable Bay Vineyards

    12 Nick Johnstone Drive, Oneroa

    This low lying building sits atop the rolling hills of Waiheke Island and looks out over the magnificent view back towards Auckland city.

  • Event

    Silo Cinema, Night Markets and Silo Sessions

    Mon, 1 Dec 2014 - Sun, 1 Mar 2015

    Silo Park, Auckland

    Silo Park has been a delivering a regular range of special cinematic, music and community events each week of summer.

  • Restaurant

    Catroux

    129 Westend Road, Westmere

    Catroux is definitely a hidden gem.

  • Bar

    The Conservatory

    Jellicoe Street, Auckland

    Quintessential waterside drinking

  • Restaurant

    Cafe Hanoi

    Corner Galway & Commerce Streets, Auckland

    It takes a fair amount of innovation, creativity and flair to develop the hottest eatery in the rapidly expanding Britomart complex.

  • Bar

    The Neighbourhood - CLOSED

    498 New North Road, Kingsland

    Lazy Sunday afternoons don't get much better than this.

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