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NewsDesigning the Future: How the Winners of the 2024 Lexus Design Award are Fixing Hidden Issues
The recent 2024 Lexus Design Award in New Zealand flaunted some pretty impressive young talent.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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NewsNow Open: Kayu Studio Launches Furniture Showroom and Airbnb Decked Out in Its Designs
At Kayu Casa, you can spend a weekend relaxing on one of the brand's comfy sofas before taking it home with you.
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NewsAnew Is Selling 1500 Artist-Designed Drink Bottles to Mark the Start of Pride Month
This is not just a drink bottle — it is a piece of art, too.
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NewsPeach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024
"Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."
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NewsMECCA's Holiday Collection Comes Wrapped in Artwork Designed by Australian First Nations Artist Kaylene Whiskey
Who cares what's inside when the wrapping paper looks this good?
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NewsTen Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
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NewsTen Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in May
Spend your couch time watching a documentary about Jim Henson and an Elisabeth Moss-led spy thriller.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsEleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in April
Spend your couch time watching Andrew Scott step into Tom Ripley's shoes, a shattering docuseries about Nickelodeon's kids TV hits and Colin Farrell as a PI.
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NewsEleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March
Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsNine 2024 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
'Oppenheimer', an astonishing Ukraine-set documentary, a Wes Anderson short, Emma Stone's most-spectacular performance yet: they each won 2024 Oscars, and you can check them them all now.
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NewsSay Cheers to Hollywood's Night of Nights: Concrete Playground's Oscars 2024 Drinking Game
Whether you're hoping that 'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'Poor Things', 'Past Lives' or something else picks up Academy Awards, here's how to sip along.
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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2024 Academy Awards
Will 'Oppenheimer' sweep the Oscars? What else will win? What should but won't? Here are our predictions.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Watch 32 of 2024's Oscar-Nominated Movies in New Zealand Right Now
From 'Barbenheimer' and twists on 'Frankenstein' to animated 'Spider-Man' antics and devastating documentaries, here's where to watch 2024's Oscar contenders.
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NewsKFC and NZ Jewellery Designer Nick Von K Have Joined Forces on a Range of Luxe Chicken-Inspired Necklaces
Hot chicken and even hotter jewellery have come together to celebrate the return of a KFC fan favourite.
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NewsNew Zealand Fashion Week 2023: Kahuria Celebrated Kiwi Culture, Kiwi Bodies and Kiwi Threads
With the opening on a marae and gift bags filled with essays asking attendees to imagine decolonisation, New Zealand Fashion Week 2023 was one for the fashion history books.
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NewsMaori-Owned Businesses to Try For a Traditional Wellness Experience in Tamaki Makaurau
Honour your mind, body and soul. A uniquely Māori self-care session is the perfect activity to have on your agenda during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
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NewsKmart's Latest Homewares Range Is Big on Coastal and Desert Oasis Vibes (Including for Pets)
The department store's latest affordable collection heroes contrasting textures, seashell and palm silhouettes, and even includes a cactus-shaped cat scratcher.
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NewsIKEA Will Finally Open Its First-Ever New Zealand Store in Auckland in Late 2025
In great news for fans of flat-pack furniture, construction has just begun on the Swedish retailer's debut site in Aotearoa.
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NewsThe Best Places to Buy Plants in Wellington for 2024
There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.
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RestaurantHouse of Dumplings
117 Taranaki Street, Wellington
You will have your dumpling and eat it too.
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BarSouthern Cross
39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro
The bar's ridiculously ‘gram-able courtyard is the perfect summer afternoon spot to sip on a cold one.
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RestaurantEkim Burgers
257 Cuba St, Te Aro
The best homemade burgers that you can’t actually make at home.
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CafeSweet Mother's Kitchen
5 Courtenay Place, Wellington
New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.
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NewsHommey Has Launched Its First-Ever Pet Bed, Pillow and Blanket Collection — and It's Barking Adorable
Treat your furry friends to soft memory-foam mattresses, bone-shaped pillows and cosy faux-fur blankets.
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NewsKmart Has Just Unveiled All the Colourful and Cosy New Homewares You'll Want to Nab Before They Go Viral
The department store's latest drop goes heavy on colourful hues, natural materials and vintage vibes.
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NewsThis New Zealand Clothing Line Has Just Released a Range Dedicated to Pizza Hut's Hawaiian Pizza
Strongly believe that pineapple belongs on pizza? Express your stance through your 'fit.
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NewsLego's New Gorgeous Floral Kits Will Let You Fill Your Home with Wildflowers That'll Never Wilt
These colourful floral arrangements don't have a scent, but the build-your-own Lego flowers will never die.
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NewsViva Magenta Is Pantone's "Powerful and Empowering" Colour of the Year for 2023
"Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating colour whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative."
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NewsLego's Stunning New 'Great Wave' Set Will Let You Recreate Hokusai's Masterpiece at Home
Hang an iconic Japanese artwork on your wall — made out of plastic bricks.
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EventGnocchi Gnights
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
1154 Pastaria, Wellington
Because what better way to celebrate Thursday than with a big, cheesy bowl of pillowy potato goodness?
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EventMusical Punch Over Lunch
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Old St Paul, Pipitea
Take your lunch away from the office — instead scoff it while enjoying a lineup of musical acts.
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EventPaintvine: After Dark
Wed, 4 Dec, 2024
LeRoy's Bar, Wellington
Stay hydrated between brush strokes.
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NewsStandard Issue Has Just Opened a Chic New Wellington Store in the Old Bank Arcade
The famously eco-friendly and sustainable New Zealand brand has set up shop in the capital's iconic heritage building .
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FeatureNow Trending: Less Is More
Clear the clutter and spark joy with this trend dedicated to championing elevated, timeless basics.
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NewsThese Matakana Sisters Have Launched a Luxe Personalised Gifting Service Championing Local Brands
From lush experiences to handmade bespoke New Zealand products, The Duo is giving your present list a fresh twist this festive season.
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FeatureThe Newness: Explore the Hottest Trends of Right Now
Looking to nail the hottest trends of the moment? You're in the right place.
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NewsHusband and Wife Wool-Farming Team Honest Wolf Have Opened a Stunning Flagship Store in Hunterville
Forget farm to table – Honest Wolf is all about farm to arm (or head, or bag) with its range of luxe woollen everyday accessories.
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NewsStolen Girlfriends Club's Lush New Flagship Store Has Just Opened in Wellington
With decked-out silver interior and luxe pink changing rooms, this is a shopping experience worth leaving the house for.
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NewsA New High-Rise Apartment Building With a Ground Floor Food Market Is Coming to Auckland
Due for completion in 2027, the new 55-level residential tower will offer health and wellness facilities, a sprawling gourmet food market and of course, a prime inner-city Federal Street location.
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FeatureNow Trending: Shoot For the Stars
The Black Eyed Peas said it best: you're so 2008, I'm so 3000 and late.
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FeatureNow Trending: Go Bold (or Go Home)
We spent two years sitting on the couch in our PJs. Now we're back out in the world, it's time to bring the noise baby.
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NewsKFC Has Launched a Range of Ugly Mid-Winter Jumpers So You Can Stay Cosy While Eating Your Chicken
For those of us who consider a bucket of chicken the perfect mid-winter warmer.
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NewsAfends and Female-Led Weed-Loving Mag Broccoli Have Released This Eco-Friendly Summer Collection
This trippy new collab is made from hemp and recycled nylon.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: Sheet Society Founder Hayley Worley Talks the Biggest Colour and Pattern Trends of 2022
Owner of Sheet Society and design extraordinaire Hayley Worley chatted to Concrete Playground about all colour trends you need to be across this year.
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NewsKmart Has Unveiled All the New Boho and Beachy Homewares You'll Want to Fill Your House With ASAP
The department store's affordable August Living range goes heavy on pastel hues, natural materials and coloured glass.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: The Curve's Victoria Harris Shares Her Go-To Resources for Getting Her Shit Together
One of those 'I'll deal with it tomorrow' types? Get it sorted today with the help of these books, podcasts and yes — a life-affirming Instagram page.
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NewsNASA Has Dropped the Most Dazzling Images of the Universe You've Ever Laid Eyes On
Peer well beyond our pale blue dot thanks to these stunning pictures captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.
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NewsFar Out: NASA Has Just Unveiled the Deepest and Sharpest View of the Cosmos That's Ever Been Seen
The spectacular infrared picture, taken with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, shows a galaxy cluster as it appeared 4.6 billion years ago.
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NewsThai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach — Here's How
From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.
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NewsKarangahape Road's Newest Ad Campaign Is Celebrating the Famous Street's Worst Reviews
Developed by ad agency Motion Sickness, the campaign has made lemonade out of some really sour lemons — and we're here for it.
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NewsMutual is the New Zealand-Made Skincare Brand Using AI to Create Absurdly Personalised Moisturiser
No more 12-step routines or empty promises — this company is using AI and a casual 70,000 dermatological data points to tailor a cream for your skin.
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FeatureEarthy Inspiration and Chainsaws: A Day in My Boots With Jewellery Designer Holly Ryan
Take a stroll through the creative's day as she shares her driving forces and the craft behind her forever pieces.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: Sustainable Skincare Innovator Emma Lewisham Lists Her Favourite Planet-Friendly Brands
The founder of the New Zealand-based luxury skincare line has compiled a lineup of brands that share her company's planet-saving ethos.
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NewsR.M.Williams Has Launched a Limited-Edition Capsule Collection
With the special release celebrating the 90th birthday of the iconic brand, now is the time to nab your slice of Aussie history.
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NewsThese Australian Icons Are Turning 90 This Year — Here's How They've Made a Lasting Impact
A boot brand, a broadcaster and a big ol' bridge — say three cheers to this lot for reaching the big 9-0 in 2022.
