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A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood ...
Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi.
Auckland Zoo brings you Dinosaur Nights & Lights – luminescent evenings on the Dinosaur Discovery Track, on every night from Friday 20 June (Matariki) to Sunday 13 July (5pm - 8.30pm).
A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin….. so the story unfolds in the award-winning Global stage show Chicago The Musical, coming to the Bruce Mason Centre this July and August.
Step into a world where colour, light, and story converge.
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival has grown to become New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival. It's a free, family-friendly event held every year.
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Top 10 Bars in Auckland for Watching SportsMissed out on tickets but still looking for a great night out watching your favourite netball, rugby or football teams? We Kiwis love our sports and thankfully Auckland is covered with amazing bars - complete with giant screens and surround sound systems - to help you get an in-match experience. We’re identifying 10 of our favourite spots, where the screens are large, the food is delicious and the good times keep on rolling!
The only venue of its kind in the area, Lilyworld boasts a garden bar, private function space and cafe. Situated in Go Media Stadium, Lilyworld hosts live entertainment weekly along with sports on the big screen, happy hour and even a Mini Putt course. The newly built Jameson Sound Shell adds to the atmosphere, serving as a standout stage for DJs, live bands and performers.
Redefining Auckland’s sporting experience is the name of the game at the Full Time Sports Bar & Eatery in central Kingsland. The official home of the NZ Warriors, the Full Time Sports Bar is a short walk from the Kingsland train station, and always-on when it comes to sports.
If you’re after a local venue that does mouthwatering burgers and wings to eat while watching sports, then Schapiro’s is the sport for you. Located at the top of Symonds Street, Schapiro’s has a dedicated sports schedule to keep you apprised of what will be on the screens at any given time! Their website has specific feature matches that you can reserve tables for to ensure you’ve got a prime position to watch the NBA, Rugby Union or Rugby League!
Picture this - it’s Saturday night, kick off is in a few minutes, and you’ve got $40 all-you-can-eat Ribs being served in front of you. With carefully crafted tap beers, refreshing drinks and hearty meals, John Barleycorns’ Taphouse, situated on the rooftop of Westfield Newmarket, is an iconic venue for watching sports.
Just a short stroll from the city centre, you’ll discover The Cav on the road leading up into Ponsonby/Three Lamps. A historic pub and Ponsonby institution, The Cav has a contemporary new lease on life as a chic gastrobar. Serving up delicious food and drinks, with views out across the city and the Sky Tower, The Cav has 150 years of experience serving the community.
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