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NewsNow Open: A New Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Duo Has Landed at the Grand Millennium Hotel
The dining duo are just a hop, skip and a jump away from Auckland's best theatres.
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FeatureWellington Unplugged: Your Weekend Guide to Jim Beam Homegrown Festival, Feasting and Fun
If you're heading to Kiwi's favourite live music party, this is one guide you should bookmark.
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NewsThe Votes Are In: These Are the Top 50 Gastropubs in New Zealand According to Pint-Loving Kiwis
From classic 100-year-old pubs to unique local joints, there's a gastropub to fit everyone on this list.
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NewsNow Open: Sip Elemental Distillers' Award-Winning Spirits at Its New Tasting Room, The Gin Shack
Just outside of Blenheim's main drag, you'll find the Gin Shack — serving up the World's Best London Dry Gin for 2023.
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NewsVoting for New Zealand's Top 50 Gastropubs Is Now Open — Here's How to Vote for Your Favourite
The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: all us pub-going New Zealanders.
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NewsNew Zealand's Coromandel Distilling Co Has Taken Out Five Gold Medals at the 2024 World Gin Awards
The microdistillery took home the gold medal in all five categories that its award-winning gin was entered in.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week
Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend
Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.
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GuideThe Cosiest Wellington Bars to Warm Up in During Winter
Get out of the winter windchill and warm up with a bold red or spiced cocktail at one of these local haunts.
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GuideFive Spots to Enjoy Bottomless Boozy Brunch in Wellington
Start your weekend with unlimited bubbly, beer, vino and cocktails, and ruin all regular brunches forever.
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GuideThe Seven Best Beer Gardens in Wellington
The finest spots to enjoy an outdoor brew in the capital.
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Guide21 Wellington Bars and Restaurants that are the Perfect First Date Spot
Just try to have a bad night in one of these dimly-lit corners.
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GuideThe Six Best Coffee Bars in Wellington
The quirkiest, most educational and all-round best coffee bars in Wellington.
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NewsCalling All Vino Lovers: Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Classic Has Announced Its 2024 Program
The recently appointed Great Wine Capital is eager to show why it is considered the best of the best.
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The First-Ever Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards Will Reward Aotearoa's Best Places for a Bite with a Pint
The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: New Zealanders.
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NewsThe Runholder Is Martinborough's New Three-in-One Hub with an On-Site Distillery, Wine Tastings and a Restaurant
Add this exciting new Martinborough venue to your summer hit list.
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NewsHeineken Has Launched a New Beer — and It's Using Science to Decide If You Like It More Than the Original
Heineken is taking away the tricky decision of which beer to drink, and using science to determine the answer.
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NewsCheers: Pals Is Adding Two Types of Margarita and a Gin Citrus Twist to Its Canned Cocktail Range
Surprise! Three new drinks have been added to the Pals' family — and this time, they involve tequila.
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NewsNow Open: Gallery Lounge Is QT Wellington's New Gin Bar with Art, Build-Your-Own Drinks and Live Music
This opulent space brings together art and gin on the hotel's ground floor — and it does a daily martini hour.
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RestaurantDonnie Taco
Hannah's Laneway, Wellington
A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.
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RestaurantPoppies
91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough
Fresh, seasonal platters and $10 wine tastings are on offer at this intimate and relaxed winery, just a short drive from Wellington.
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RestaurantDaisy's
328 Tinakori Road, Wellington
The white tablecloth French classics of Tinakori Bistro have been replaced with Kiwi comfort food.
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RestaurantRosie's Red-Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
4 Queens Wharf, Wellington
This colourful new venue serves up everything from birria street tacos to corn dusted with Flaming Hot Cheetos.
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RestaurantMaster Kong
33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington
The Wellington waterfront welcomes a massive Asian fusion restaurant.
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CafeThe Grocer's Shed
30 Reef Street, Island Bay
This tiny grab-and-go cafe can be found two minutes down the road from Island Bay beach.
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RestaurantWinner Winner
46 Courtenay Place, Wellington
This new chicken joint on Courtenay Place has plenty to peck at.
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RestaurantBottega
462 Adelaide Road, Wellington
This new bite-sized Italian deli comes from the brains behind Cicio Cacio Osteria.
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RestaurantMockingbird
8 Courtenay Place, Wellington
A buzzy new spot serving vegan burgers, bowls and light bites.
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NewsThere's Another Pal in Town: The Beige One Is the NZ Beverage Brand's Summery New Guava and Lime Sip
No longer an April Fool's gag, this new RTD tones down the packaging but doesn't skimp on flavour.
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NewsHelp the Ocean by Drinking Vino: Eco-Conscious Wine Label The Hidden Sea Has Launched in New Zealand
Here's how you can help save the environment by drinking one bottle of wine at a time.
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NewsWellington On a Plate Is Returning This August with 17 Burger- and Beer-Filled Days
This year's festival is dedicated entirely to burgers and beers — with a two-day beer fest hitting Sky Stadium and a burger featuring a half-dozen battered oysters.
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NewsThe Best Chinese Restaurants in Wellington for 2024
Head to these authentic Chinese spots for wonton noodle soup, fried dumplings and juicy pork buns.
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NewsNine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday
Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.
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NewsThe Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List
From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.
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NewsNew Zealand's Rippon Winery Was Just Named the 11th Best Vineyard in the World for 2023
The Central Otago winery was also named the best vineyard in Australasia, beating out winemakers from across the ditch.
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NewsFour Pillars and QT Hotels Have Teamed Up on a Limited-Edition Wild Fennel, Sage and Vetiver Gin
Just like their first collaboration in 2021, you'll only be able to drink this drop at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.
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NewsHawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World
If you've always thought that the New Zealand region produces top drops, you're right — and now if has an official tick of approval.
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NewsThere's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship
Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.
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NewsThe Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa
Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.
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FeatureFrom Hawker Centres to Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Here's Your Ultimate Singapore Food (And Drinks) Guide
If you're a true blue foodie, you should seriously consider getting over to Singapore.
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FeatureEmbark on a One-of-a-Kind Foodie Holiday Around Singapore
We went on this trip with Chef Nelly Robinson and can't wait for you to experience it for yourselves.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week
Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend
Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.
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NewsSupreme Is Releasing a Range of Canned Iced Coffee So You Can Stay Caffeinated on the Run
The three new flavours are ready to be packed into gym bags, picnic baskets and chilly bins this summer.
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NewsIndulge Festival Is the Giant Food and Wine Celebration Coming to Auckland's Waterfront Next Year
Across four days Auckland's waterfront will be transformed into a hub of delicious eats, drinks and design.
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NewsBlack Pineapple Has Released a Boozy Pavlova Cocktail Kit to Make Your Christmas Merry and Bright
The only thing better than a pavlova? A pavlova in cocktail form.
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NewsExcellent Boutique Canned Bevvies to Get Us Through Picnics and Beach Days This Summer
No glass? No problem.
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NewsLewis Road Has Released a Grab-and-Go Flat White Milk Made with Real Brazilian Arabica Coffee
Time to ditch your daily Nippy's habit for something a little more gourmet.
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NewsInternet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Launch Their Zero-Sugar, Zero-Carb Beer in New Zealand
The lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli" has been a smash hit over the ditch — and now it's coming to our shores.
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NewsFive Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand
Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.
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NewsBar Albert, Auckland's Highest Rooftop Bar Is Finally Here and Offering Jaw-Dropping Views of the City
Sip your cocktail with sky-high city views — a jaw-dropping 38 floors up.
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NewsWellington's Highball Cocktail Festival Is Making Its Boozy Return to the Capital This Spring
Over two days, the country's best distilleries and bars will be shaking, mixing and serving spirits in the Dominion Museum Building's stunning surrounds.
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Guide
The Cosiest Wellington Bars to Warm Up in During Winter
Get out of the winter windchill and warm up with a bold red or spiced cocktail at one of these local haunts.
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NewsNew Zealand Brands Boring Oat Milk and Parrotdog Brewery Have Teamed Up to Make an Oat Milk Beer
A die-hard fan of oat milk in your 9am coffee? It's now the base of your 5pm beer.
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NewsTattoo Artist Craigy Lee Wraps Up His Favourite Spots Around Wellington
The tattoo artist has called the capital home for a decade and has a lengthy list of spots he likes to eat, drink and play.
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NewsScapegrace Will Soon Open a Giant New $25 Million Distillery in the Stunning Central Otago
The giant new distillery, head office and soon-to-be food and drink hotspot is located on the picturesque shores of Lake Dunstan, just 45 minutes from Queenstown.
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NewsUrban Artist Ghostcat Reveals His Favourite Spots Around Christchurch
When he's not making tiny miniatures of nostalgic city spots, the Otautahi artist is eating, drinking and hanging out in the full-size versions.
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NewsCreative Powerhouses the Katayanagi Twins on Their Favourite Spots in Auckland
From brews to views, the powerhouse creative duo share their favourite spots in the city.
