BATCHED is turning up the heat this autumn with the launch of its Limited-Edition. Espresso S’mortini (725ml), a decadent reimagining of its top-selling, gold medal–winning Espresso Martini. Blending bold cold...
G&T Productions have today announced the all-star New Zealand cast for & JULIET. After dazzling audiences on the West End and Broadway, the global smash-hit pop musical is set to...
Spark Arena, 29 January 2026 You may have glossed over Zed on this mammoth lineup, but this is why you always see the opening act. For the lucky ones, we...
Playcentre’s free Messy Play Week event for whānau with children from birth to school age is being held again this year from Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March at...
Aucklanders are guaranteed a little extra sunshine this summer, as Auckland Live presents Helios - a breathtaking, larger-than-life artwork created by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram. Arriving in New Zealand...
Making its Festival debut with a young and brilliant showcase of classical musicianship, the city’s oldest chamber orchestra presents not one but three concertos and the world premiere of a...
The name Te Rimutahi translates to the lone Rimu tree, referring to a sacred tree that once stood where Ponsonby and Karangahape Roads intersect today. For Mana Whenua, Te Rimutahi...
If it floats, powers, paddles or pulls up dinner, The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is calling all boaties and fishos back on deck this May. Dropping anchor at...
Our summer of events at Kelmarna keeps on rolling throughout March. Next up is Kelmarna’s Little Kai Festival - an alcohol-free, family fun afternoon on Sunday 8th March,11am to 4pm. ...
Being a pet owner to a companion animal is far from a one-way street. While many of us imagine that as the humans in the relationship we set the tone,...
In the lead-up to ANZAC Day, Gallipoli’s human stories take the stage. Auckland audiences are invited to experience one of Aotearoa’s most moving theatrical works when acclaimed actor and playwright...
After delighting Auckland Pride audiences in 2025, award-winning theatremaker and Ponsonby resident Hamish Annan brings Before We Begin back to Basement Theatre for a three-night send-off season. A naughty, playful, surprisingly tender experimental...
Kiwi band SIX60 delivered personalised farewell messages over the international departures PA system and performed in the departures hall as part of Auckland Airport’s 60th anniversary A 10-metre lyric art...
If you missed out last year, now is your chance to witness hundreds of monarchs take flight in a spectacular release that returns to the Auckland Botanic Gardens...
Sixteen years ago, plant-based food in New Zealand was often dismissed as niche, bland, or “hippie.” little bird kitchen helped change that story. Founded with a bold vision to show...
Australian winery Brown Brothers has been named among Forbes’ World’s 50 Best Wineries, securing 12th place globally following votes from an international academy of wine experts. The ranking places Brown...
After three years of offering 300 + events focused on people and planet, EcoFest has well and truly become the time and place to sample sustainability. The fourth month-long festival...
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s waterfront will be transformed when the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival returns from 13–15 March 2026, inviting Aucklanders and visitors of all ages to enjoy a weekend of...
Auckland Live Morning Melodies Monday, 23 February – Monday, 7 December 2026 A much-loved Tāmaki Makaurau tradition is celebrating a major milestone in 2026, with Auckland Live Morning Melodies returning for its...
Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Auckland, JW Marriott Auckland offers a luxurious urban retreat inviting guests to restore and renew, with thoughtful touches that reflect both local culture...
A sharp comedic expose about power, gender and Helen Clark’s extraordinary journey Written by award-winning writer Fiona Samuel MNZM (Pike River), Auckland Theatre Company presents the devilishly witty, world premiere...
Construction is soon to begin on a new retail and office building at the top end of Ponsonby Road, shaped by years of consultation, design work and careful consideration of...
Marty Richards (and Marley his French Bulldog) have just opened a new laundry called Laundry Heaven, right next door to Hell Pizza on Richmond Road. It looks like a movie...
Back in the 1960s, about the same time as NZ’s first ever TV broadcast, three houses were built on the ridge overlooking Coxs Bay. No speculative developers in those days,...
Kia ora, It is exciting to think of the new books that will arrive throughout 2026. Fans of Douglas Stuart, Maggie O’Farrell and Lauren Groff will be happy to know...
Navigating the relationship property scene in New Zealand. As fate would have it, you meet the one. If all goes well, you become partners or spouses. As two lives become...
This summer, we’re inviting you to spend summer at Kelmarna celebrating all the ways food brings people together. Back on the menu for the eighth year running, Kelmarna’s acclaimed Farm...
Well, 2026 has started with a bang and Auckland has wasted no time proving why summer in Tāmaki Makaurau is truly sizzling! The year opened with world-class action at the...
I hope you had a relaxing summer break and managed to survive the 'silly season’. While you get to enjoy a bit of sun when you can catch it,...
Born from the rugged beauty of Aotea Great Barrier Island, The Aotea Company is built on a simple idea: creating premium, nature-led products that carry the island’s spirit into everyday...
Everyone has old video tapes tucked away with precious memories of weddings, family milestones and special holidays – I had half a shipping container full. I couldn’t argue when my...
It’s quite something to open a column with necessary acknowledgement of celebrating bringing in the New Year and optimism that accompanies it, while also acknowledging the heartbreak that hangs over...
Extracts from the Dunmore Medal award ceremony address. This month, I thought I would share extracts from my address at the award ceremony of the Dunmore Medal which was presented...
Saturday 14 February 3pm-5pm, One Tree Hill Domain, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland Join Te Whatu Stardome for an early evening of delicious kai from the Food Truck Collective, plus...
Every era has a prevailing mood and ours feels unmistakably like exhaustion. A low-level pessimism hangs over public life with the sense that things are getting worse and the...
House Coffee New Zealand supplies coffee machines to domestic consumers and offers servicing options for a range of different brands and models, most notably the new Rocket Evoluzione Espresso machine....
In summer months, Phillip Frost brings fresh blueberries to Grey Lynn straight from his family orchard near Rotorua. By early December, locals are already asking about his hotly anticipated...
Subsequent owner Queen Victoria had the massive dining room chandelier moved into storage because she feared that it would drop on her head. Again, I find myself in the final...
A late-summer reset: Ayurvedic support for replenishing your energy. February in Aotearoa carries a very particular feeling – the golden warmth of summer mixed with the quiet fatigue that follows...
We meet Gaen in his studio, surrounded by quiet geometric works – bands of colour, rising planes and softened horizons that feel both abstract and familiar. These paintings don’t describe...
Auckland to Host International Disabled Sailing Challenge as part of a global movement to get sailing reinstated to the Paralympics. Following SailGP Spotlight Sailability Auckland is proud to announce the...
In the NCEA and University Entrance results just released, AGGS’ success rate is astronomical – 97.5 percent for Level 3 NCEA, 97.8 for Level 2 and 91.7 for Level 1....
Saturday 14th February 3pm-5pm, One Tree Hill Domain, 670 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland 1023 Join Te Whatu Stardome for an early evening of delicious kai from the Food Truck Collective,...
Discover the jewel of the table at an intimate evening at Tantalus Estate, a one-hatted fine-dining restaurant in the heart of the Onetangi Valley. Join us for a three-course dinner...
Join us at The Cav for a relaxed and enjoyable Valentine’s dinner featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks and great company. Pre-book and enjoy a glass of Veuve on arrival, then...
Saturday 7 February from 10am to 1pm It is the first Freida Market of 2026 and it just happens to fall on Waitangi Weekend. Perfect for anyone staying put in...
Our friends at Covert Theatre tell us they are glowing after a weekend of sold out shows - and they’re gearing up to do it all over again. No shows...
Mind-Body Martial Art Practice Now Available at Grey Lynn. The Association of Ki and Aikido New Zealand today proudly announces the official opening of its first Ki Aikido Dojo in...
Construction is soon to begin on a new retail and office building at the top end of Ponsonby Road, shaped by years of consultation, design work, and careful consideration of...
The dream of peace, unity and acceptance remains strong, yet headlines around the world continue to be dominated by hate, conflict and division. New Zealand is not immune. At a...
Brown Brothers has partnered with cookbook author and food photographer Olivia Moore of That Green Olive to create two vibrant summer dessert recipes inspired by the fruit-forward flavours of Brown...
