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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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Auckland Wine Week

Showcasing the region's rich winemaking scene with events from Waiheke Island to West Auckland and Matakana.

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Dumplings With Wings Cooking Class

Get hands-on at this interactive dumpling cooking class.
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Wild Valley Seaside Cinema

The Mission Bay eatery is keeping the idea of openair cinema alive this winter.

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Auckland Festival of Photography

Over 17 days, the festival highlights both local and international artists at more than 100 events throughout the city.
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Rocketman

Elton John gets the biopic treatment in this gloriously vivid musical, complete with a spot-on performance by Taron Egerton.
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Aladdin

This live-action remake is suitably nostalgic and features a terrific cast, but never tries to soar on its own magic carpet.
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Xuxu All-You-Can-Eat Dumplings

Eat all the dumplings you want for just $25.

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Auckland Live Cabaret Season

The Civic is reconnecting with its scandalous youth and hosting live cabaret for one week.

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Carried Away: Bags Unpacked

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

Julianne Moore is luminous in this captivating film from Chilean director Sebastián Lelio.
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The Champagne Weekend

Taste some of the world's most celebrated Champagnes in a stunning cliff-top setting.
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Winetopia 2019

Two days of wine quaffing.

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Set Mo Surrender Tour

They’ve been confirming their status as industry disrupters for the last year, dropping a dance track every month since February.

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Arts & Entertainment
Photo Laundry 2019

A world-class exhibition shown on pop-up washing lines.
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Euro Does Truffle

Feast on three courses of truffle for under $30.
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Pilkingtons Bottomless Lunch

The CBD restaurant is the latest spot to jump on the idea of bottomless lunch.

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Persona Non Grata Film Festival

Gather for a retrospective series of identity horror at Academy Cinemas.

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Party + Pair with Pinot

Discover deliciously drinkable pinot noirs from across the country in this nationwide celebration.
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Avengers: Endgame

A fitting, loving and remarkable end to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it.
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Pacific Sisters: He Toa Taera | Fashion Activists

Paying homage to the designers, artists and performers that brought women-led Pasifika designs to the fore.
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Asahi Akai Doa 2.0

K' Road's theatrical dining experience is back for another run.

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Mandela My Life

The most comprehensive collection of the human rights icon's memorabilia ever to be shown outside South Africa.

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