The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend
Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Auckland's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix and instead discovering new bars, absorbing art and feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.
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Arts & EntertainmentFancy New Band 2021
A massive night of fresh and fancy new music on Karangahape Road.
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Arts & EntertainmentGlasshouse Market
Stock up on homeware, clothing, jewellery and local arts and crafts at this one-off market.
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Food & DrinkSri Lankan Food Fair 2021
Celebrate the colours, flavours and spices of Sri Lanka at this dedicated food fair.
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Arts & EntertainmentA Quiet Place Part II
The sequel to 2018's big horror hit is just as savvy, smart and engaging — and places just as much emphasis on silence.
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Travel & LeisureBike Rave: The Southern Bike Path Edition
This roaming cycle tour brings together lights, music and dance on two wheels.
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Arts & EntertainmentSpiral: From the Book of Saw
It might star Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson, but the latest 'Saw' film is as derivative as you'd expect of the ninth instalment in the horror franchise.
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Arts & EntertainmentThose Who Wish Me Dead
Starring Angelina Jolie as a smokejumper, this action-infused crime-thriller wants to burn bright, but usually only flickers.
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Food & DrinkThe Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover 2021
The search is on for New Zealand's best toastie.
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Arts & EntertainmentWilly's Wonderland
A silent and swaggering Nicolas Cage battles demonic animatronic mascots in this horror flick, which is never as entertaining or out-there as it should be.
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Arts & EntertainmentNZ's Highest Silent Disco
Dance like no one is watching — 186 metres above the city.
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Food & DrinkUrban Cocktail Trail
Track down cocktails like Pokémon at this self-guided tour of Ponsonby bars.
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Food & DrinkStraight to Churly's
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.
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Arts & EntertainmentToi Tu Toi Ora: Contemporary Maori Art Virtual Tour
Virtually walk through this major exhibition exploring contemporary Māori art.
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Food & DrinkTequila Ice Cream Afternoons
This harbourside bar is now serving up boozy ice cream everyday.
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Arts & EntertainmentEnchanted 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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Arts & EntertainmentRoyal New Zealand Ballet: Giselle
RNZB's production of the quintessential romantic ballet returns to the stage.
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Food & DrinkEat Drink Love Ponsonby
More than 50 of the neighbourhood's venues have jumped onboard to serve fixed-price dish and drink pairings.
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Food & DrinkBottom's Up
Head to these Auckland venues for all-you-can-eat nachos, cheeseburgers, waffles and pancakes.
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Food & DrinkCheap & Cheerful Eats
Over 80 central city cafes, bars and restaurants are serving up generous deals for $15 or less this May.
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Arts & EntertainmentRev-a-Thon
Race on in for eight flicks from the high-octane 'Fast & Furious' franchise.
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Food & DrinkSchnitty 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 & EntertainmentThe Most Dedicated: An Aoteaora Graffitti Story
The first major public museum display of street art collective TMD Crew.
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Arts & EntertainmentAll Blacks Experience
Come face-to-face with a giant haka and match your ball skills against the All Blacks.
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Arts & EntertainmentChiharu Shiota: The Web of Time
The piece from the Japanese artist leads visitors through winding tunnels into a two-storey high artwork.