The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week
Sink your teeth into a bottomless afternoon tea spread, or check out Karangahape Road’s huge anti-Valentine’s Day festivities.
Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Auckland's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Auckland's best happenings this week.
Image: Karangahape Road, by Nathan Clarke
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Women Talking
Thursday, February 16 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Inspired by true events, this powerful drama about women in a religious colony features exceptional performances by Rooney Mara, Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley.
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey
Thursday, February 16 - Sunday, February 19, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Oh bother: this slasher version of 'Winnie-the-Pooh' doesn't offer much that sticks beyond its attention-grabbing premise.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Thursday, February 16 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Great things no longer come in ‘Ant-Man’-sized packages in this ‘Star Wars’-leaning 31st entry in the ever-sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Straight to Churly's
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Churly's Brewpub & Eatery, Auckland
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.
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Toi Tu Toi Ora: Contemporary Maori Art Virtual Tour
Virtually walk through this major exhibition exploring contemporary Māori art.
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Tequila Ice Cream Afternoons
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Coops Corner Pub, Auckland
This harbourside bar is now serving up boozy ice cream everyday.
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Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan
Virtually walk through this major exhibition on Japan's Edo period at Auckland Art Gallery.
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Burger Burger Blind Dates 2023
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Public Drinks Co, Auckland
Where to find your next hunk of burning love.
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
Thursday, February 9 - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.
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What's Love Got to Do with It?
Thursday, February 16 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Lily James and Shazad Latif make charming leads in this by-the-numbers British rom-com about a filmmaker documenting her childhood best friend's assisted marriage.
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Bottomless Afternoon Tea at the Park Hyatt
Saturday, February 4 - Sunday, March 26, 2023
Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland
Over two hours you'll scoff five courses of delicious seasonal treats and sip bottomless bevvies.
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Knock at the Cabin
Thursday, February 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.
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The Cassia Kitchen
Wednesday, February 8 - Saturday, March 4, 2023
French Cafe, Auckland
Cassia is making a post-flood comeback with a new dining pop-up across town.
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Music in Parks
Saturday, January 21 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland
Spent your weekends this summer checking a run of free music events taking place across the city.
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Skinamarink
Thursday, February 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Select cinemas in Auckland and online, Auckland
Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.
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Fat Daddy's Bottomless Burgers, Beer and Bubbles
Saturday, January 21 - Saturday, March 18, 2023
The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna
Spend two hours scoffing bottomless smash burgers — then wash them down with all the prosecco and beersies you can sink.
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Movies in Parks 2023
Friday, January 27 - Friday, March 31, 2023
Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland
The free outdoor screenings of classic family flicks and newly released blockbusters are coming back for summer.
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The QT Rooftop Green Room
Thursday, January 5 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
The Rooftop at QT, Melbourne
Enjoy the hottest (and highest) private party in town.
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Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata
Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Sunday, April 30, 2023
Whangamata Marina, Whangamatā
Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
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Frosé Your Way at Dr Rudi's
Monday, November 28, 2022 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co., Auckland
Embrace summer with two hours of bottomless frosé by the water's edge — complete with fruity flavours and fun toppings.
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Auckland Museum Rooftop Tours
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - Friday, March 31, 2023
Auckland Museum, Auckland
Top off your museum trip with a visit to the historic building's exclusive rooftop.
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Britomart Saturday Farmer's Market
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland
This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
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Pasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
Sunday, March 13, 2022
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios, Auckland
See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.
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Yoga in the Sky
Thursday, March 3, 2022, Sunday, March 6, 2022 and Wednesday, March 9, 2022
SkyCity Auckland, Auckland
Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.
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Twilight Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.