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05 Feb
Laneway Festival 2026
Laneway Festival is back at Western Springs Stadium
- Music
- Festival
- Central Auckland
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11-12 Oct
BNZAuckland Diwali Festival
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival. It's a free, family-friendly event held every year.
- Cultural Events
- Central Auckland
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27-28 Sep
Chocolate and Coffee Festival 2025
New Zealand’s ultimate celebration of chocolate, coffee, and all things delicious returns to the Viaduct Events Centre!
- Food & Drink
- Central Auckland
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Now - 04 Oct
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Don’t miss this Magical & Dazzling Extravaganza!
- Festival & Lifestyle
- Central Auckland
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16-19 Oct
Trent Dalton's Love Stories
Get ready to fall in love all over again. This restless city has a story to tell.
- Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Central Auckland
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25-28 Sep
Paper Planet
Paper Planet is child-led, deeply involving and highly sensory, and sure to delight the whole family.
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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29 Sep
The Bubble Spectacular
The Bubble Spectacular – Starring Dr Hubble’s Bubbles!
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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12 Oct
Lucky Ali
Embark on a musical journey with iconic Indian singer-songwriter Lucky Ali, as he performs his greatest hits and soulful anthems live at the AOTEA CENTRE.
- Cultural Events
- Diwali
- Central Auckland
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Auckland's Must-Try Fried Chicken SpotsZiggle
If you’re after ridiculously good chicken that just makes your mouth water every single time, then Ziggle is the spot for you. Packed full of traditional Korean Fried Chicken with incredible flavours, you can have it by itself or inside a burger with some crunchy, crispy fries on the side.
Peach's Hot Chicken
Iconic Auckland Eats winner, Peach’s Hot Chicken serves up delicious Nashville Hot Chicken that is tossed through a spice blend and served on white bread with pickles. In a burger, on its own or over waffles, Peach’s Hot Chicken has gained a reputation for their crunchy, sticky and delicious fried chicken that is every bit as delicious as it sounds
My Fried Chicken
Experience the authentic taste of Korean street food and traditional flavour with My Fried Chicken. With multiple locations across the city, including Takapuna, Ponsonby and Mission Bay, My Fried Chicken delivers succulent fried chicken options using free-range chicken.
BFC Fried Chicken
In the heart of the CBD, this late night favourite is iconic for their Seasoned Cup Chicken. Bringing the flavours of Seoul to the heart of Auckland, and serving up fried chicken in crispy, sweet and savoury styles, it’s a win across the board.
Sensational Chicken
Sensational Chicken are a strong entrant into the Auckland fried chicken race, with their chicken strips, burgers and wings rivalling a well known chain. Of all the fried chicken options on this list, they’re the most cost-effective option.