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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: Jay Wennington.

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Food & Drink
Dollar Dog Wednesdays

One-buck dogs.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Central Collective Pop-Up

Ethical leather handbags by way of Sydney.
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Arts & Entertainment
Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

Stepping back to 1969 with Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, Quentin Tarantino crafts what might be his best film yet.
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Food & Drink
Allpress 30th Anniversary Exhibition

From little coffee cart to global brand — this new exhibition tells the story of Allpress Espresso.
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Arts & Entertainment
Late Night

Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling star in this smart, perceptive, endearing look at the world of late-night television.
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Food & Drink
Miann Japanese-Inspired Dessert Tasting

Sit down for six courses of Japanese-inspired dessert.

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Food & Drink
Foraged at O'Connell St Bistro

A marriage of foraging and fine dining.

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Food & Drink
Momo Madness

Bottomless momos at Auckland's best-known Nepalese restaurant.
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Food & Drink
Five Boroughs Late-Night Diner Pop-Up

Truffle fried chicken and crack fries by way of Wellington.
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Arts & Entertainment
'Friends' Quiz Night

No one told you that watching endless television reruns could turn out this way.

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Food & Drink
Dumplings With Wings Cooking Class

Get hands-on at this interactive dumpling cooking class.
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Travel & Leisure
Yoga Under the Sea Fundraiser

Stretch in the presence of beautiful sea creatures.

BUY TICKETS
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Arts & Entertainment
Ophelia

A lushly staged and impressively performed alternate take on Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.
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Arts & Entertainment
Pop-Up Globe Winter Season

A new roof has transformed the theatre into an all-weather venue.

BUY TICKETS
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Arts & Entertainment
Mercury Plaza: Origins + New Beginnings

The iconic food hall is transforming into a site for art and creativity.
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Arts & Entertainment
Diego Maradona

The director of 'Senna' and 'Amy' turns his gaze towards one of soccer's most famous and scandalous players.
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Food & Drink
Forest Taco Takeover

The pop-up will highlight wild plants and underrated parts of produce that are normally destined for the bin.
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Arts & Entertainment
MOTAT Movie Nights: Game Changers

After-hours films at the museum of transport and technology.

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Arts & Entertainment
Carried Away: Bags Unpacked

Look inside over 150 historical bags and learn the fascinating stories behind them.