Mary-Therese Blair
I'm an Auckland based wine writer known as MermaidMary. As well as my passion for wine I love living in Auckland & writing for Concrete Playground allows me to share the amazing things that happen in our incredible city.
I'm an Auckland based wine writer known as MermaidMary. As well as my passion for wine I love living in Auckland & writing for Concrete Playground allows me to share the amazing things that happen in our incredible city.
Mon, 4 May, 2020
Online
Two and a half hours of unadulterated 'Star Wars' trivia.
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Sun, 22 Mar, 2020
The Opera House Wellington, Te Aro
The three-time Grammy award-winning choir returns for their first New Zealand show in eight years.
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Sat, 15 Feb, 2020
San Fran, Wellington
The Los Angeles-based songwriter returns to play one Wellington show.
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Seasonal drops that might make you forget it's cold outside.
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Fri, 14 Dec, 2018
The Trusts Arena, Auckland
Chow down before you cut loose.
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24 days of crafternoon delight for your favourite beer lover.
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Thu, 15 Nov - Sun, 18 Nov 2018
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
The first of its kind festival will feature more than 70 screenings of the best Irish cinematic talent.
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A sashimi-focused Japanese restaurant took top honours.
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Sip the finest craft drops in the south at these renowned New Zealand venues.
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Fri, 12 Oct - Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Light House Cuba
A truly international celebration of pint-sized films.
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Sat, 14 Jul, 2018
The Powerstation, Mt Eden Terrace
The theatrical singer-songwriter is dropping by in celebration of her third album.
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Seasonal drops that will make you so happy you might even forget it's cold outside.
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