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 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:51:47 +0000 en-au hourly 1 An Evening with Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/event/an-evening-with-kevin-mccloud-and-tim-ross https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/event/an-evening-with-kevin-mccloud-and-tim-ross Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:48:44 +0000 Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross are hitting the road again, bringing their design-fuelled banter to stages across Australia and New Zealand.

]]> Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross are hitting the road again, bringing their design-fuelled banter to stages across Australia and New Zealand.

]]> This Ubud Restaurant Is Bringing Bali's Farms and Foraged Ingredients to the Fine-Dining Table, Led by a Michelin-Starred Chef https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/food-drink/syrco-base-ubud https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/food-drink/syrco-base-ubud Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:49:20 +0000 From heirloom tomatoes to foraged flowers, Syrco BASÈ is reimagining Bali's local produce through a contemporary culinary lens.

]]> From heirloom tomatoes to foraged flowers, Syrco BASÈ is reimagining Bali's local produce through a contemporary culinary lens.

]]> Charli XCX Is Putting Her Wardrobe and Stage Looks (Back) on Vinted For Charity https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/design-style/charli-xcx-is-putting-her-wardrobe-back-on-vinted https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/design-style/charli-xcx-is-putting-her-wardrobe-back-on-vinted Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:05:59 +0000 The hyperpop star will doing some vintage shopping of her own.

]]> The hyperpop star will doing some vintage shopping of her own.

]]> Inside the Indonesian Island Resort Where Remote Luxury Runs on Solar Power and Desalinated Water https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/travel-leisure/bawah-reserve-indonesia-sustainability https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/travel-leisure/bawah-reserve-indonesia-sustainability Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:05:28 +0000 About 300 kilometres from Singapore, Bawah Reserve makes a compelling case for a more considered kind of luxury.

]]> About 300 kilometres from Singapore, Bawah Reserve makes a compelling case for a more considered kind of luxury.

]]> Meet the Chef Bringing a Taste of Mexico to Don Julio Hacienda at the Melbourne Cup Carnival https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/food-drink/claudette-zepeda-don-julio-hacienda https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/food-drink/claudette-zepeda-don-julio-hacienda Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:52:59 +0000 Mexican-American chef Claudette Zepeda is bringing her contemporary take on Mexican cuisine to Don Julio Hacienda at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival.

]]> Mexican-American chef Claudette Zepeda is bringing her contemporary take on Mexican cuisine to Don Julio Hacienda at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival.

]]> This Just In: Airbnb Is Banning Hosts From Making Guests Wash the Dishes and Take Out the Bins https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/travel-leisure/airbnb-cleaning-policy-changes https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/travel-leisure/airbnb-cleaning-policy-changes Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:47:21 +0000 No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.

]]> No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.

]]> Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/hotel/frasers-house-a-luxury-collection-hotel-singapore-singapore https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/hotel/frasers-house-a-luxury-collection-hotel-singapore-singapore Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:37:39 +0000 Singapore's past takes centre stage at this elegant hotel, where Peranakan influences meet contemporary luxury and a few unexpected indulgences.

]]> Singapore's past takes centre stage at this elegant hotel, where Peranakan influences meet contemporary luxury and a few unexpected indulgences.

]]> Drifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/travel-leisure/drifter-hostels-expansion-auckland-wellington https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/travel-leisure/drifter-hostels-expansion-auckland-wellington Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0000 The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.

]]> The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.

]]> From London to Bali, This Renowned Yakitori Restaurant Brings Binchōtan-Grilled Cuts and a Next-Door Listening Bar to Sanur https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/food-drink/junsei-tamba-bali https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/food-drink/junsei-tamba-bali Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:21:44 +0000 This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.

]]> This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.

]]> P.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/design-style/pe-nation-spring-collection-serves-balletcore https://concreteplayground.com/new-zealand/design-style/pe-nation-spring-collection-serves-balletcore Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:32:13 +0000 It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.

]]> It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.

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