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NewsThe Ten Best Day Spas in Auckland
Treat yourself to a full-body scrub, a coconut milk bath or a luxurious buccal facial that literally fights gravity at these Auckland spas.
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NewsThe Best Day Spas in Wellington
Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a candle-lit coconut milk bath or a healing treatment involving lava shells at these luxury Wellington spas.
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News'Star Wars' and Headspace Want You to Practice Mindfulness Like You're in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
'Star Wars' fans, these are the breathing exercises and sleepcasts you're looking for.
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NewsNew Zealand Is Moving to Orange Tonight, So Hospitality Limits Are Ditched and Dance Floors Are Back
Under orange, there are no indoor capacity limits and the 'seated and separated' rule for bars, cafes and restaurants is no more.
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NewsNew Zealand Is Scrapping Outdoor Gathering Limits, Vaccine Passes and Easing Indoor Density Caps From Friday
A big shake-up to the rules at red is set to be welcome news for festival organisers and hospitality owners.
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NewsSlöwe Studio Is the New North Shore Wellness Space Offering Infrared Saunas and Ice Baths
Looking to chill out? This new immersion-therapy centre in Takapuna will allow you to do just that, thanks to a combination of infrared heat and icy-cold water.
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NewsThe NZ Government Just Announced It's Shortening the COVID-19 Isolation Period to a Week
But don't go running out your front door just yet — the new rules don't come into effect until midnight on Friday.
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NewsSeven Self-Care Ideas to Make Isolation a Little More Bearable
Prioritise yourself with these self-care ideas.
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NewsTen of the Best Walks You Can Do with Your Dog in and Around Auckland
Whether you're after native bush, off-leash paddocks or urban wetlands, Auckland has plenty of accessible dog-friendly walks to choose from.
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NewsNew Zealand Is Scrapping MIQ for Double-Vaxxed Kiwis Coming From Australia This Month
It's the first stage of the Government's five-step plan for opening to the world this year.
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NewsEleven Sustainable Hacks for Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer
Fill up the ice bucket, buy a spray bottle and put your sheets in the freezer.
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NewsHere's What You Need to Know About New Zealand's Red Traffic Light Level
Once again the Government has moved quickly to crack down on the contagious Omicron COVID-19 variant — so what does it mean for you?
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NewsAuckland Is Coming Out of Lockdown So You Can Travel Around New Zealand This December
Come mid-December, Aucklanders will finally be able to freely travel between regions, after showing proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
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NewsHere's What You Can and Can't Do Under Auckland's New Lockdown Level 3.2
It's good news for those longing to take bored kiddos to the zoo or library, but sadly you can't go for a beverage at your local just yet.
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NewsA Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors
This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.
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NewsAn Auckland Running Itinerary for When You're Seeking Captivating Views
Head to one of these postcard-worthy landscapes for your next training session.
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NewsSix Stunning Coastal Runs in Auckland for When You're Craving a Fresh Perspective
Freshen up your running routine with a quick skip around the foreshore.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Wellness Staycation for When You Need Some Good Ol' R&R
Our four challenges will help give you a head start on your wellness journey — and you'll be in the running to score a staycation at Castaways Resort.
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NewsThis Wild Coastal Track Has Reopened in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges
On a clear day, walkers will cop sweeping views of the wild west coastline all the way to Mount Taranaki.
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NewsAn Epic Ten-Kilometre Obstacle Course Race Is Coming to Mount Maunganui
Run, climb, swing and crawl your way through the course that navigates sand, grass, rocks and tarmac.
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NewsYou'll Find This New Wellness Retreat Onboard an 81-Foot Luxury Yacht
Balance your mind, body and soul on the Hauraki Gulf.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a One-Year Yoga Ground Membership
Start 2021 on the right foot at this light-filled yoga studio in Grey Lynn.
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NewsFive Wellness Retreats to Help You Start 2021 on the Right Foot
Unwind for the day or give your body a hard reset at one of these tranquil wellness destinations.
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NewsFace Coverings Will Be Mandatory on All Flights and Auckland Public Transport from Thursday
The new orders will come into force on Thursday.
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NewsThis Organisation Will Set You Up with a Beehive and Then Give You the Honey
And you can win your own beehive for a year.
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NewsTourism New Zealand Has Released a Four-Track Meditation Album
It features the sounds of New Zealand, including native birdlife and bubbling geothermal mud pools.
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Face Coverings Will Be Mandatory on Auckland Public Transport from Next Week
The new orders will come into force on Monday.
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NewsFive of New Zealand's Great Walks That You Can Book in for Summer
Explore secluded golden sand beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.
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NewsThis Free Mental Wellbeing App Has Been Designed to Help You Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Take control of mental health and wellbeing with some help from an All Blacks legend.
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NewsTVNZ Is Broadcasting Free-to-Air Les Mills Fitness Classes During the Lockdown
Including high-intensity training, simple stretching and workouts for bored kids every Monday to Friday.
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NewsSix Fun and Completely Free Ways to Work Out at Home
From Lizzo-backed dance routines to yoga classes with dogs and old-school Jane Fonda videos, here's how to work up a sweat without spending a dime.
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NewsSix Outdoor Activities to Get You Moving in Auckland This Summer
Start your day with restorative yoga, join a roaming silent disco or paddle to the city's youngest volcano.
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NewsFill Jars, Not Bags at Wellington's New Wholefoods Grocery Store
Say yes to a package-free pantry and stock up on organic groceries at this new store.
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The Summer on Queens Wharf Lineup Is Here with Live Drawing and Sunrise Dance Parties
Three months of free community events and activities by the water's edge.
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NewsAir New Zealand Has Launched a Series of Instructional Inflight Video Workouts
The free segments demonstrate exercise techniques to effectively alleviate any symptoms associated with travelling.
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NewsAuckland Is Now Home to the Country's First Dedicated Teeth Whitening Studio
The slick space in Eden Terrace boasts luxe leather loungers, noise cancelling headphones and free wifi.
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NewsFive Specialty Food Stores to Visit When You Want to Skip the Supermarket
Head to these independent food stores and bring the joy back into your grocery shopping.
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NewsThis Mangatarata Countryside Retreat Is Your New Reason to Get Out of the City
It's located on a 200-acre organic estate an hour south of Auckland.
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NewsBrthe Is New Zealand's First Mind Gym
The Parnell space offers drop-in mindfulness and meditation-based classes in fresh, contemporary surroundings.
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NewsThis New Podcast Will Put You to Sleep By Reading Through the IKEA Catalogue
It simply lists IKEA product names in an attempt to help you drop off.
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NewsYou Could Score New Workout Gear from The Iconic by Going for a Run, Swim or Cycle
Smash out mini exercise challenges for the chance to win vouchers for the likes of Nike, Adidas and Puma.
