• Guide

    Everything You Need to Put in Your Diary for March

    Scoff bottomless fried chicken, catch the last of summer's pop-up bars or travel to Waiheke to catch the island's iconic outdoor arts festival.

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    Your Guide to Auckland Florists

    Just in time for V-Day.

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    Wellington's Beloved Fringe Festival Will Still Go Ahead at Red Light

    Festival organisers say they deliberately capped the first run of ticket sales to prepare for any traffic light changes.

  • Guide

    Everything You Need to Put in Your Diary for February

    Candlelit orchestra performances, a lantern festival and a streetwide block party — it's all happening around Auckland in February.

  • News

    Auckland's Much-Loved Lantern Festival Has Once Again Been Cancelled Due to COVID-19

    It's the third year in a row organisers have had to pull the plug on the city's largest cultural event.

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    Big Gay Out 2022 Has Been Abruptly Cancelled Over COVID-19 Concerns

    The festival has been canned after organisers received advice from the Prime Minister.

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    Auckland's Much-Loved Lantern Festival Is Returning Next Month

    After two years of disappointing cancellations, the city's largest cultural festival is making it's long-awaited return.

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    A Three Day Food, Wine and Music Festival Is Returning to Motutapu Island This Month

    A 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland's CBD, the island of Motutapu will once again play host to an exclusive festival.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do Around Auckland in January

    Take advantage of the quiet city and long summer days to enjoy events, exhibitions, theatre, markets and some great films.

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    The Full Lineup for 2022's Wellington Fringe Festival Has Just Dropped

    The 32nd year of the arts, culture and comedy festival is set to be the biggest one yet.

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    Netflix Is Now Doing Mobile Games If You'd Like to Play 'Stranger Things' As Well As Watch It

    The streaming service has just launched five mobile gaming titles via its Android app — including two 'Stranger Things' games — with more to come.

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    Play-at-Home Series 'Isklander' Is Bringing Its Film, Game and Escape Room Experience Down Under

    This online thriller is part interactive movie, part puzzle game and part scavenger hunt — and you and your mates can play along together from your respective homes.

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    Six of the Most Entertaining Podcasts to Listen to Now According to Our Writers

    Chuck on your favourite pair of headphones and give your brain a treat.

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    Ten Online Museum, Gallery and Landmark Tours That'll Help You Virtually Get Out of the House

    See the Smithsonian's dinosaur fossils, check out the Sistine Chapel and experience Japan's luminous digital art museum with the click of a few buttons.

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    The Best Books to Keep You Entertained According to Our Writers

    Treat yourself to a literary feast with our writers' favourite books, novels and non-fiction.

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    Vivid Has Just Dropped Its Full Lineup of Lights, Music and Ideas for 2021

    The program features a chat with Jameela Jamil, a Cantina OK! pop-up and over 50 light installations.

  • News

    Dark Mofo Has Unveiled Its Massive (and Mostly Free) 2021 Lineup

    After being forced to cancel its 2020 event due to the pandemic, the Tasmanian winter arts festival is making a comeback.

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    Auckland's Elemental AKL Festival Has Announced Its First Lineup of Events and Experiences for 2021

    This year free and ticketed events will take place in eateries, bars, theatres, stadiums and public spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau.

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    Hannah Gadsby Is Bringing Her Brand New Live Stand-Up Show to New Zealand

    The witty Aussie comedian's 'Body of Work' will make its way around the country this December.

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    Hawke's Bay's Roaming Light and Fire Experience Is Returning for Nine Nights

    The interactive walking experience will see animation, augmented reality, projection mapping and roaming performance art dotted across two kilometres.

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    The First Three Installations Have Been Revealed for Sydney's Huge Festival of Light, Music and Ideas

    Including a floating walkway surrounded by 200 bubble-like spheres and a three-dimensional projection.

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    Five Artists Creating Powerful Contemporary Works in Auckland

    Delve into the spectacular world of contemporary Kiwi art.

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    Her Is a New Music, Art and Performance Festival Dedicated to Women

    The multi-genre festival will be held across 12 days next year.

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    The NZ International Comedy Festival Has Announced a Jam-Packed Local Lineup for 2021

    Side-splitting laughter will sweep the nation for three weeks this May.

  • News

    Six of the Best Things to See and Do at CubaDupa 2021

    This year's festival features 470 free performances and 20 parades up and down the Cuba Street precinct.

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    Auckland Writers Festival Has Unveiled Its Whopping 2021 Lineup

    Seven days of ideas, readings, debates, stand-up poetry, literary theatre, children’s writers and free public events. 

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    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Queenstown's Snowboxx Winter Festival

    One week of local acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.

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    Auckland Museum's Latest Permanent Suite Is Dedicated to Stories of Tamaki Makaurau

    Seven sections across four gallery spaces are dedicated to the new opening.

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    Karangahape Road Will Soon Be Home to a Fabulous Rainbow Crossing

    Just in time for the end of Auckland Pride Month.

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    The New Zealand Government Has Announced a New Public Holiday to Celebrate Maori New Year

    Friday, 24 June, 2022 will serve as the first-ever Matariki public holiday.

  • Guide

    Ten Summertime Events That'll Help You Beat the Back-to-Work Blues

    The summer break may be over, but there are heaps of fun things to do before winter arrives.

  • Guide

    Twelve Summertime Events That'll Help You Beat the Back-to-Work Blues

    The summer break may be over, but there are heaps of fun things to do before winter arrives.

  • News

    Sally Rooney's First Novel Since 'Normal People' Will Hit Bookstores This Year

    You'll be able to read the Irish author's first book in three years this September.

  • Guide

    Twelve Things to Do If You're Staying in Auckland Between Christmas and New Year's Day

    Put down those Christmas leftovers and head to a horror and fantasy film effects experience, a party in a historic 1800s mansion and a pop-up inflatable waterpark.

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    Auckland Live's Free Outdoor Entertainment Series Is Back for Summer

    Don't forget to pack your sunscreen for the summer-long outdoor event series.

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    Auckland Arts Festival Will Return Next March With More Than 70 Events Across the City

    The 13th edition of the arts and culture festival will take place from 4–21 March.

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    Quentin Tarantino Is Turning 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Into Your Next Must-Read Novel

    If you loved the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring movie, you'll soon be able to read Tarantino's novelisation — which'll mark his first fiction book.

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    This Huge Multi-Sensory Van Gogh Exhibition Is Coming Back to New Zealand

    Marvel at the genius of the poster boy for post-impressionism at indoors experiences in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland.

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    Five Spontaneous Date Ideas to Not Plan This Spring

    Make the most of your next night out.

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    The Royal New Zealand Ballet Has Announced Its Jam-Packed 2021 Season

    The prestigious dance company is returning to the stage with new performances, Russian classics and a Shakespearean comedy.

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    Auckland Museum's Next Big Exhibition Will Feature the Tallest Lego Model in the Southern Hemisphere

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

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