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    Epic Beer's Sprawling Taproom Is Now Open in Onehunga

    The no-frills beer hall arrives after more than 12 months of delays.

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    The Hotel Britomart Is Opening a Collection of Elegant Private Function Spaces

    The network of rooms provides space for intimate gatherings, private meetings and wine and food experiences with chef Tom Hishon.

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    Cordis Auckland Has Opened a New Bar Spotlighting the Produce of Aotearoa

    At this new opening you can sip on blue agave from Golden Bay, spiced rum from the Bay of Islands and vodka from Cardrona.

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    Six Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Auckland

    You're never too old for this Easter hunt.

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    Thorndon Favourite Hillside Kitchen & Cellar Is Moving to Downtown Wellington

    While its Tinakori Road home undergoes earthquake strengthening.

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    Parade Is a New Ponsonby Opening Slinging Stuffed Pretzels and Smash Burgers

    The temporary project comes from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends.

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    Auckland Beer Week Has Dropped Its Full Lineup of Hop-Forward Events for 2021

    It features sea shanty sing-alongs, roaming pub crawls and doughnut pairings.

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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.

  • News

    Dirty Little Secret Has Launched a New Menu Dedicated to Fried Chicken

    The lineup of fried chicken, salad bowls, burgers and sangas serves as the venue's first in-house menu.

  • News

    Five Ways to Celebrate the Start of Bluff Oyster Season in Wellington

    From buy one, get one deals to deep-fried delicacies — here's where to load up on new season Bluffies.

  • News

    Much-Loved Ice Cream Company Ben and Jerry's Has Opened a Scoop Shop in Wellington

    You can now pick up chunk-filled ice cream and gooey fudge brownies on Cuba Street.

  • News

    Five Ways to Celebrate the Start of Bluff Oyster Season in Auckland

    From all-you-can-eat lunches to oyster happy hours — here's where to load up on new season Bluffies.

  • News

    Krispy Kreme Has Just Dropped a Limited-Edition Range of Biscoff Doughnuts

    You can choose from two different doughnuts, each featuring Lotus Biscoff cookie butter spread — which is made from the crumbs of caramelised biscuits.

  • News

    Auckland's Much-Loved Daily Bread Bakery Is Now Offering Nationwide Delivery

    Load up on fermented oat sourdough, spicy hot cross buns and one of the trickiest pastries in the world to master.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    What You Can and Can't Do Under New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert Level 3

    Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 for at least three days.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    'Auckland Eats' Is the New Recipe Book Letting You Recreate Popular Dishes at Home

    Whip up Gochu's fried chicken, Depot's fish sliders or Coco's polenta fries.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    East Is a New Asian-Inspired Vegetarian Restaurant on Nelson Street

    Find it on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.

  • News

    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

    Mark Wahlberg Is Opening 20 Wahlburgers Restaurants Across Australia and New Zealand

    The burger chain is teaming up with United Cinemas, and opening eateries in theatres and at stand-alone locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and New Zealand.

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    This Stunning Queenstown Restaurant Has Been Refreshed Just in Time for Summer

    Two top chefs from Amisfield are behind a new menu serving up quail ravioli, blue cod tacos and woodfired cheesecake.

  • 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.

  • News

    Ten Indulgent Festive Treats to Track Down in Auckland

    From beautiful yuletide houses made from chocolate to profiterole wreaths and traditional European fruit breads.

  • News

    A New Bistro and Cafe Has Opened Inside Auckland Museum

    You can now sit down at the Museum for woodfired pizza, lamb with rēwena bread and Kiwi-style high tea.

  • News

    This New Opening Serves Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls and Grain-Fed Wagyu

    Find it on the top floor of the Seafarers building.

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