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    Uber Eats Is Launching On-Demand Alcohol Delivery in Auckland

    The new service will be available from over 30 Auckland bottle shops.

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    Auckland Institution O'Connell Street Bistro Is Closing Its Doors After 24 Years of Service

    The bistro will close its doors after a final dinner service on Friday, April 16.

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    Kisa Is a New Wellington Pop-Up Serving Middle Eastern Cuisine

    It arrives from the team behind Mr Go's and Ombra.

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    This OTT Service Will Deliver Champagne Direct to Your Boat in the Hauraki Gulf

    You no longer have to step foot on dry land for a bottle of bubbly.

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    By the Bottle Is a New Online Retailer Spotlighting Organic and Biodynamic Wines

    Browse a vast selection of organic, natural, biodynamic and sustainably-produced wines from the comfort of your couch.

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    Choice Boomerang Is a Pop-Up Series Bringing Some of the World's Best Bars to Auckland

    Sip on creations from Singapore's cult cocktail bar and a much-loved San Francisco tiki hut.

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    Scotland's BrewDog Is Looking to Open a New Craft Beer Bar in New Zealand

    The brewery has plans to confirm a new flagship bar in New Zealand by the end of 2021.

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    Eighteen Willis Street Is Wellington's New Dining and Shopping Precinct

    The new inner city destination includes some of the capital's favourite lunchtime eateries.

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    Ten Standout Wines to Try Before the End of Summer

    Light, electric and refreshing — here's what to drink when it's scorching this summer.

  • News

    Garage Project Has Released a New Beer-Based Seltzer to Support River Restoration

    The boundary-pushing Wellington brewery has jumped on the seltzer bandwagon.

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    Hell Pizza Is Giving Away 4500 Adult Toys for Valentine's Day

    The X-rated toys will be discreetly packaged and sealed with an R18 sticker.

  • News

    Where to Eat and Drink for Free on Your Birthday in Auckland

    Leave your wallet at home and make some room for free burgers, burritos, coffee and doughnuts.

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    Five Auckland Distilleries You Can Support with Your Next Afternoon Cocktail

    Fill your glass with boutique single malt whisky, pavlova-flavoured vodka or small-batch gin from the outer Hauraki Gulf.

  • Guide

    Five New Wellington Restaurants That You Should Plan Your Next Trip Around

    Head to the capital for birria tacos, Peruvian street food and Kiwi comfort food.

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    This New Britomart Restaurant Spotlights the Food and Culture of Southern Spain

    It arrives from the team behind Amano, Ortolana and The Store.

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    A New Boutique Gin Distillery and Garden Bar Is Opening on Waiheke Island

    It arrives on the eastern side of the island just in time for the end of summer.

  • News

    Renowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Heading Down Under for a Speaking Tour

    Learn a few tips and tricks from the trail-blazing chef, author and restauranteur.

  • News

    Ten Summer Food Festivals Worth Travelling Around the Country For

    Start planning a road trip to sample wild delicacies on the South Island's west coast, smashable wine in the sunny Hawke's Bay and all kinds of fried chicken in the capital.

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    Parasol & Swing Has Transformed Its Lower Level Into an Aperitif and Wine Bar

    The intimate 20-person space serves cocktails and organic wine both on-site and to go.

  • News

    This New Ponsonby Opening Specialises in Craft Beer and Loaded Hot Dogs

    The bar arrives from Brothers Beer co-founder Andrew Larsen and two former Air New Zealand crew who were grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    This New Dining and Music Experience Is Being Held in a Twinkling Glowworm Cave

    Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.

  • News

    Le Café Plum Is a New French-Inspired Cocktail Bar on Cuba Street

    The Cuba Street spot now offers strong cocktails and a dedicated crêpe menu.

  • News

    Peter Gordon Is Opening a Cooking School, Dining Room and Community Space in Auckland

    Learn how to create the perfect Sunday roast and try the chef's famed Turkish eggs at this new 'food embassy'.

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    Thursday Is Auckland's New Invite-Only Members Bar

    It's only open on Thursday nights and you require a code to gain access.

  • News

    Scarecrow Has Opened an Organic Grocery Store and Off-Licence in Mount Eden

    It features an extensive range of grocery staples, house-made deli items and an onsite florist.

  • News

    Onslow Is a Sophisticated New Restaurant from Josh and Helen Emett

    This new opening from the hospitality power couple takes an old school British approach, with fixed-price menus, cheese served from a trolley and desserts shown off on a credenza.

  • News

    Five of Auckland's Best Whisky Cocktails That You Can Recreate at Home

    These impressive and easy-to-make tipples suit any occasion.

  • News

    Garage Project Has Opened a New Wild Workshop Cellar Door in Te Aro

    Enjoy tasting flights and bottle pours in the place that they were made.

  • News

    YakiSoda Is a New Neighbourhood Cocktail Bar Influenced by Nikkei Culture

    The pop-up throws together Peruvian street food and Japanese highballs.

  • News

    Villa Maria Has Reworked Its Cellar Door to Host Intimate Wine Experiences

    The reworked space will focus on unique experiences like barrel tastings and private winemaker tastings by appointment.

  • News

    Pho-Mo Is a New Vietnamese-Style Lunch Spot on Dixon Street

    Sit in for bánh mì and phở — or grab some beef rendang curry puffs to go.

  • Guide

    Twelve of the Best Events to Check Out at Elemental AKL Festival

    Head on a wine and oyster-fuelled river cruise, listen to dance music in an underground ballroom and sample a variety of fire-cooked food.

  • News

    Giapo Is Now Offering a Behind-the Scenes Ice Cream Experience

    Hear the story of Auckland's inventive ice cream makers and see how they create everything from selfie cones to the world-famous Colossal Squid.

  • News

    Boxer Is an 11-Seat Chef-Run Bar from the Pasture Team

    This intimate and minimalist venue serves up doctored cocktails, small kaiseki-style dishes and Wu-Tang Clan.

  • News

    Ben Bayly's Contemporary New Zealand Restaurant Has Opened in Commercial Bay

    Take a nationwide food tour at this inventive new restaurant in downtown Auckland.

  • News

    Saxon + Parole Is the New Modern Steakhouse Inside Commercial Bay

    Head to this stylish waterfront spot for grilled meats and aquatic delights.

  • News

    Garage Project Has Released a New Beer to Support Local Independent Theatres

    Support local independent theatres with this brilliant white hazy IPA.

  • News

    Caretaker Is Now Delivering a Range of Single-Serve Bottled Cocktails

    The care packages contain four of the bar's most-loved cocktails, perfectly diluted and ready to sip at home.

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