• News

    You Can Now Drink on the Streets of Manhattan Without Fearing Arrest

    The New York City island has decriminalised drinking alcohol in public.

  • News

    This Danish Supermarket Is Fighting Food Waste By Selling Only Expired Food

    They're helping cut down the 1.3 billion tonnes of food wasted globally each year.

  • News

    Buy-One, Give-One Start-up Eat My Lunch is Expanding to Wellington

    Creating positive social change one lunch at a time.

  • News

    The #GETITIN Campaign is a Gateway to Leading a Healthier Lifestyle

    And you can kick it off with a nutritious recipe courtesy of Simone Anderson.

  • Guide

    21 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.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Win a Booking at The Lost Society Cocktail Bar at Splore 2016

    A secret cocktail destination for you and three friends.

  • News

    Seven Deep Fried Foods You Need to Try on Your Next Visit to Japan

    Rice, Noodle, Fish author Matt Goulding gives us a guide to the deep fried.

  • News

    Coffee Flour Could Soon be Caffeinating a Baked Good Near You

    You know what this means: caffeinated doughnuts.

  • News

    Your Guide to Eating Reindeer This Christmas

    Plus a recipe for venison larb thanks to Tom Hishon of Orphan's Kitchen.

  • News

    You Can Now Order Single Origin Coffee Via The World's First Twitter Robot

    Upfront Coffee have kindly offered Concrete Playground readers their first 250g bag, delivered for only $4.

  • News

    Minor Figures Bring Their Award-Winning Cold Brew Coffee Poppers to New Zealand

    Ethically sourced, ready-to-drink, long-life cold coffee. Brilliant.

Latest Events
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    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • Event

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.

  • Event

    Boy Kills World

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.

  • Event

    Back to Black

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.

  • Event

    Ahsin Ahsin: Turbo Croc 2.0

    Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    City Gallery Wellington, Wellington

    Prepare to step into an alternative world at this mind-bending exhibition.

  • News

    Bean-to-Bar is the Latest Chocolate Trend to Sweep New Zealand

    Score a bean-to-bar prize package courtesy of The Chocolate Bar.

  • News

    Deep-Blue Ink Gin Might Be the Best Looking Spirit Yet

    This Australian spirit changes colour as you mix it.

  • News

    From Sheep Paddock to Internationally Feted Winery: 30 Years of Cloudy Bay

    “In the end, we’re just some ordinary guys making some wine we hope you’ll say ‘that’s delicious’ about.”

  • News

    Local Brewery Garage Project Are Making A Beer Inspired By Red Peak

    Eradicating the bad taste of triple fern and hypno flag.

  • News

    This Clever New Wine Service Delivers by the Glass

    Taste weird, rare and expensive wines in actually affordable vials.

  • News

    Copenhagen's Noma Is Set to Close in 2016

    And then? It will be reborn more powerful than you could possibly imagine.

  • News

    Sweden Opened an Adorable Hotel Just for Bread Dough

    All wake-up calls and massages included at this doughtel.

  • News

    London Diners Have Just Sat Down to 200 Courses in 24 Hours

    This is what gluttony looks like at the hands of food artists Bompas & Parr.

  • Guide

    The Six Best Coffee Bars in Wellington

    The quirkiest, most educational and all-round best coffee bars in Wellington.

  • News

    Corona Presents The Peacekeepers for a Series of Free Mountainside Sunset Parties

    Corona takes The Peacekeepers to the slopes in a series of live DJ parties.

  • Guide

    The Eight Must-Eats of Wellington on a Plate 2015

    Have your sandwiches delivered by parachute, eat five-star meals made by prisoners from Rimutaka, try some dessert beer and learn how to make your own dumplings.

  • News

    This Pop-Up Bar of Dreams Specialises in Breathable Booze

    This could only be the work of food artists Bompas and Parr.

  • News

    Wellington Pub Serves Stag Semen Beer

    This is what this world has come to.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Brunch Cafes in Wellington

    Brunch. Honestly, what a meal.

  • News

    Brilliant Things to Do in Wellington This August

    The forecast for a Wellingtonian's social calendar this month is brilliant with a high chance of busy.

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