The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week

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The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week

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: Auckland Museum, Max Lemesh.

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Arts & Entertainment
Collective

Nominated for two Oscars, this compelling and confronting Romanian documentary spirals from a tragic fire to corruption in the country's health system.
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Arts & Entertainment
Voyagers

This space-set survival-of-the-fittest thriller brings plenty of other movies to mind, but manages to still feel resonant enough.
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Arts & Entertainment
Nobody

Bob Odenkirk stars in this 'John Wick'-style action-thriller, sliding into a gleefully OTT film with flair and texture.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Father

With remarkable performances from Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and a purposefully puzzle-like approach, this drama about dementia leaves a lasting imprint.
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Arts & Entertainment
Girls Can't Surf

This Aussie documentary overflows with frank, determined and inspiring women recounting their quests for equality in surfing from the 80s onwards.
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Food & Drink
Schnitty Fest

Ten weeks, ten creative schnitzel variations — and a cheeky $10 Wednesday special if you want to sample them all.
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Arts & Entertainment
Godzilla vs Kong

This paws-versus-claws battle is at its best when it's going all-out on the action and fantasy fronts.
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Arts & Entertainment
O'Neill Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2021

Celebrating the best of surf culture and our connection with the environment.

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Design & Style
EcoFest West 2021

A month-long celebration of the environment.
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Food & Drink
Saint Alice Free Bluff Oysters

Book in for lunch at this harbourside spot and receive one dozen Bluff oysters for free.

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Arts & Entertainment
Van Gogh Alive

See more than 3000 of the Dutch master's works in this multi-sensory exhibition.

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{"id":797241,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ETuesday 19th January\u003Cbr\[email protected] Auckland War Memorial Museum\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"TWILIGHT TUESDAYS","description":"Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20200310-AM-MINGLE-ML2_2793-MAX-LEMESH-PHOTOGRAPHER-MAXLEMESH-COM-e1594676231891-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20200310-AM-MINGLE-ML2_2793-MAX-LEMESH-PHOTOGRAPHER-MAXLEMESH-COM-e1594676231891-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/event\/twilight-tuesdays","latitude":"-36.8590167","longitude":"174.7752785","address":"Auckland Domain"}

Arts & Entertainment
Twilight Tuesdays

Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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Travel & Leisure
Waterworld Waterpark

Tauranga's giant inflatable floating structure is heading back to Auckland for summer.

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{"id":792293,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ESaturday 5th December - Sunday 9th May\u003Cbr\[email protected] Auckland Art Gallery\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"TOI TU TOI ORA: CONTEMPORARY MAORI ART","description":"The largest exhibition in the 132-year history of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T\u0101maki.\r\n","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Robert-Jahnke-Ripeka-whero-2015-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Robert-Jahnke-Ripeka-whero-2015-2-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/event\/toi-tu-toi-ora-contemporary-maori-art","latitude":"-36.8510955","longitude":"174.765303","address":"Corner Wellesley and Lorne Street"}

Arts & Entertainment
Toi Tu Toi Ora: Contemporary Maori Art

The largest exhibition in the 132-year history of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
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Arts & Entertainment
Brickman Awesome: Epic Lego Creations

The exhibition will showcase some of the biggest, fastest and tallest things you can construct out of Lego.

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Arts & Entertainment
Weta Workshop Unleashed

The Wellington-based special effects and prop company is bringing its movie magic to Auckland.

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Arts & Entertainment
All Blacks Experience

Come face-to-face with a giant haka and match your ball skills against the All Blacks.

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Food & Drink
Dollar Dog Wednesdays

One buck dogs.