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    Six Simple Whisky Serves for Every Type of Event You'll Be Hosting This Summer

    These easy-to-make tipples will impress no matter the occasion.

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    Little French Pastry's Chocolate Christmas Tree Is the Perfect Dessert for Your Festive Gathering

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    Cookie Dough Collective Has Released New Festive Flavours Just in Time for Christmas

    Treat Santa with out-of-the-box flavours like Vegan Mint Choc Chip and Ginger Spice.

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    Sugar and Tempt's New York-Style Cookies Are Back to Take the City by Storm Again

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    Auckland Restaurants Are Reopening From December 3 So Get Your Booking in Quick

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    Four Pillars and Go-To Skincare Have Joined Forces to Create New Limited-Edition 'Go-To Gin'

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    Six Spots to Kick Off a Sunday Session in Wellington

    Shake off the Sunday scaries and make Monday a distant worry at one of these iconic Wellington spots.

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    Bunanza Is the Boutique Bakery Delivering Warm, Fresh Cinnamon Buns to Your Door

    We'd recommend sending a piping hot pack of cinnamon buns over a bunch of boring flowers, every time.

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    Lewis Road Creamery's New Lemon and Gin Ice Cream Is a Cocktail and Dessert in One

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    International Pickle Week Is Back So You Can Get Your Hands on Pickle Doughnuts and Cocktails

    Relish in all the salty, sweet deliciousness this International Pickle Week.

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    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer

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    Impossible Foods Is Finally Serving Up Its Plant-Based Beef Alternative in New Zealand

    Burger Burger has added a new Impossible burger to its menu, while Karangahape Road lockdown favourite Cantine is offering an Impossible Smashburger.

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    New Zealand's Top Cheese Stores for 2021 Have Just Been Crowned

    Fifteen un-brie-lievable dairy-filled shops have been crowned as part of the awards.

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    Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All

    A different Pokémon doughnut will drop every fortnight, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Poké Ball varieties.

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    You Can Now Make Your Own Bubble Tea at Home with DIY Boba Kits from Boba Barista

    Enjoy bubble tea without leaving your home — and get $10 off your first order.

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    Food Trends We Loved So Much They Never Went Away

    These tasty treats are here to stay.

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    Wellington On a Plate Has Announced Its Stunning 2021 Program

    This year's edition will see more than 150 flavour-packed events, special dining menus, burgers and craft cocktails take over the capital.

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    The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Dunedin's Two-Week Food and Drink Festival

    Taste the best of the South Island's second-largest city at one-off events and set menu lunches.

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    Seven First-Class Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Hawke's Bay

    You really are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating and drinking in this east coast winemaking region.

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    These New Zealand Bars Are Now Serving Edible Cocktail Capsules

    The new whisky cocktail capsules dissolve in the mouth.

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    Nutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

    The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.

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    Ten Top-Notch Auckland Restaurants That Let You BYO Wine

    Skip the mark-ups and BYO to these excellent Auckland establishments.

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    Nolita Is a New Plant-Based Pizza and Pasta Restaurant on Cuba Street

    The new opening makes its own cashew mozzarella for the signature sourdough pizzas.

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    Eight Mouthwatering Events to Hit During Wellington's Eat, Drink, Play Festival

    Make your way between a 1920s Prohibition speakeasy, taco masterclasses and a pop-up serving plant-based fried chicken.

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    Chocstock Is a New Festival Entirely Dedicated to Craft Chocolate

    Learn about the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process — and then sit down for chocolate-infused beer and pizza.

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    Six Auckland Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

    Tap your way through a mini golf bar, sip a shiraz over 'Scrabble' or try your hand at champagne-fuelled pétanque.

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    Brothers Is Now Serving Its Fresh Craft Beer and Low 'n' Slow Barbecue in Birkenhead

    The new opening is the brewery's first venue on Auckland's North Shore.

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    Lewis Road Creamery Has Launched a Lactose-Free Version of Its Much-Loved Chocolate Milk

    The boutique dairy company has taken the moo out of its legendary chocolate milk.

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    Six Offbeat Wellington Bars Perfect for a Last-Minute Catch-Up

    Spice up your evening at a rooftop hideaway, a kung-fu-themed restaurant or a weekend hotspot.

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    Ponsonby's Month-Long Restaurant Festival Is Serving Up More Than 50 Fixed-Price Menus for 2021

    More than 50 of the neighbourhood's venues have jumped onboard to serve up dish and drink pairings.

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    Wellington's Two-Week Beer and Hotdog Event Is Back to Celebrate the Humble Sausage

    The event has expanded to include 21 breweries and 42 venues.

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    Where to Go for Dinner When the Only Thing You Want Is a Big Bowl of Ramen

    Nine bowls of steaming noodles to get you through the colder months.

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    We're Giving Away a Set Menu Experience for Four at East

    The Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant has expanded its offerings to include both express lunch and set menus.

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    Garage Project Is Releasing a New Beer to Support Local Independent Theatres

    Support local independent theatres with this brilliant white hazy IPA.

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    We're Giving Away a $200 Voucher to Try Mexico's New Menu

    The restaurant has refreshed its lineup of Mexican street snacks, sides and tacos for the colder months.

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    Ghost Street Is a Soon-to-Open Chinese Restaurant From the Cafe Hanoi Team

    You'll eventually find the restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.

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