The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend
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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.
Top image: Waiheke Wine and Dine
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Arts & EntertainmentSpark 5G Street Museum
Forget stuffy and outdated museum halls — all you need to experience this virtual reality exhibit is your phone and your walking shoes.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Princess
Solely compiled from archival footage, this expertly edited documentary about Diana, Princess of Wales and her treatment by the media would make a gripping double feature with ‘Spencer’.
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Arts & EntertainmentNope
After ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’, Jordan Peele adds another bold, intelligent, eerie and supremely entertaining horror masterpiece to his resume.
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Arts & EntertainmentBullet Train
Brad Pitt's charisma, scene-stealing supporting players and spectacular stunt choreography help this assassins-on-a-train action-comedy mostly prove a blast.
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Food & DrinkJoylab Curry Club
Because the only thing better than one night of curry is eight nights of curry.
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Food & DrinkBig Thursdays at Hoppers Garden Bar
Start the downward slide into the weekend with live music and speciality cocktails.
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Arts & EntertainmentHarper Finn Live
The New Zealand musician is celebrating the release of his debut EP — and you're invited to the party.
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Gilbert and George: The Tamaki Makaurau Auckland Exhibition 2022
This exciting new exhibition of contempoary British artwork confronts themes and social topics that are often considered taboo.
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Food & DrinkTanabata at Masu
Enjoy festive vodka cocktails, write down your wish — and go in the draw to win a trip to Japan.
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Travel & LeisureWaiheke Wine and Dine
Banish those winter blues by cosying up by the fire with a glass of red at one of Waiheke's gorgeous wineries.
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Arts & EntertainmentHeavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World
This groundbreaking exhibition of works dating from as far back as 1350 is the largest exhibition of icons to be staged in Australasia.
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Arts & EntertainmentAncient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes
This mammoth exhibition is set to be the largest selection of ancient artefacts ever loaned by a museum to New Zealand.
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Arts & EntertainmentLunchtime Drop-In Drawing Session
Do you dream of being a famous artist? Manifest it the right way and practice your skills in the Auckland Art Gallery.
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Travel & LeisureYoga at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
The weekly one-hour Hatha yoga class takes place in a new gallery space each week, allowing you to catch new works from local and international artists.
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Arts & EntertainmentT-Rex Skeleton at Auckland Museum
The greatest predator that ever lived is headed for Auckland Museum.
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Food & DrinkBritomart Saturday Farmer's Market
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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Food & DrinkPasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
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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Arts & EntertainmentYona Lee: Arrangement for 5 Rooms
You've never seen a handrail quite like this before.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Civic Tours 2022
This hour-long tour takes you behind the curtain of one of Auckland's most iconic landmarks.
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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 & DrinkStraight to Churly's
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.