People

Brazilian Beats and Eats from DJ Bobby Brazuka

Bobby Brazuka / Ponsonby Social Club

Bobby Brazuka standing in front of his business the Ponsonby Social Club in Auckland.

We caught up with DJ and owner of Ponsonby Social Club, Bobby Brazuka to learn more about why Auckland is home.

Eat My Lunch Founder Shares Where in Auckland She Eats HER Lunch

Lisa King / Eat My Lunch

Lisa smiling to camera amongst some beautiful trees.

We caught up with Lisa King from Eat My Lunch to see where her favourite spots are in her adopted city.

Guides

12 hours Kaikōura

Beach and mountains in Kaikōura.

Kaikōura

Think you can't experience a taste of Kaikōura in 12 hours? We can prove you wrong. We’ve gathered a neat package of activities, delicious food, scenic spots and great entertainment that can all be squeezed within a 12 hour period in this seaside town. 

Unwind at these 9 Auckland Hotels and Retreats

Inside the Britomart Hotel lobby.

Auckland

There’s never been a better time to holiday in Auckland. A recent surge in the offerings of great accommodation options, across a range of price points, has made the experience of staying in a hotel here better than ever, whether you’re looking to be right downtown, on the city fringe or within greater Auckland.

Features

Guide to Auckland Cafés and How to Brunch Best

Guests dining inside Bestie Cafe in Auckland.

Some of the best brunches to hit up in Auckland

We've scoured the city for the best of the best.

The Key Ingredients for a Wellness Weekend in Auckland

A woman doing yoga in a studio.

Rest, Revive & Recharge

We’ve rounded up a few great ways you can get some self care in Tāmaki Makaurau, whatever speed you’re at.

9 Best Auckland Walks and Where to Treat Yourself After

People walking along sand dunes at Bethells Te Henga beach in Auckland

Walk (then eat) your way around Auckland

Here are a few suggestions for a great walk and where to pick up your picnic goods, or sit and refresh yourself after all your hard work.

5 Auckland Streets to Eat Around the World

Chefs working inside the kitchen at Paradise in Auckland.

Our picks for the best international food in Auckland

We’ve rounded up five Auckland streets you can wander down and eat across the continents, all while tasting the best of what the city has to offer.

Almighty’s Founder Ben Lenart on What Makes Him Stay in Auckland

Ben Lenart holding a pastry and drink and smiling to camera.

Ben Lenart / Almighty

We were thrilled to catch up with Ben and learn about what makes a health-conscious entrepreneur tick in Auckland.

Linger a While with Leslie Hottiaux, Chef and Co-Owner of Apéro

Leslie Hottiaux sitting in her restaurant.

Leslie Hottiaux / Apéro

As an Auckland transplant, we were curious to see what kept Leslie Hottiaux in the city after venturing over on a working holiday visa over ten years ago. Seems like it was the magic of the city.

Neighbourhood - Auckland

Ponsonby

If you know anything about Auckland, you’ll know the big names like to hang out on Ponsonby Road, and with a vibe not dissimilar to our big city overseas counterparts, it’s easy to see why. With eateries along the strip serving up everything from pizza to prawns, Ponsonby Road caters to all sorts of visitors who come to revel in its eating and drinking scene as much as the people watching.

Once infamous for its derelict buildings and colourful reputation in the 1980s, Ponsonby has undergone one of Auckland’s most dramatic turnarounds with posh shops, galleries, bars and restaurants now hosting the who’s who of the country. A hip place to hang out at night, keep your eyes peeled for famous faces as you drink an expertly mixed cocktail or sip wine in the courtyard at one of the many hot spots.

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