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As New Zealands most populous city, Auckland is full of fascinating people and stories. We are here to share some of the most interesting stories.
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Walk the Art
What better way to spend a crisp Saturday morning than to embark on a walking tour exploring the creative spaces across central Auckland. I live right in the middle of CBD. In fact, just a couple of minutes away from Shortland Street and yet I hadn’t taken the time out…
Where’s the best night market in Auckland?
Of course, the best night markets are in Pakuranga. But I would say that as I am a local. Here are my two cents about my recent visit and culinary experience. Every Saturday night, the cars are banished from the Countdown Carpark’s dark basement to make way for a popular…
Papakura – End of the Line, Start of the Southern Revolution
A 50-minute train ride from Britomart delivers you to Papakura, one of Auckland’s southernmost suburbs. We mentioned Papakura in an earlier article about affordable houses and often visit the area, so we wanted to write a little more about this great community. Papakura is just over 30km south of Auckland…
Weta Workshop- Unleashed
Luck struck this week! Aucklife was lucky enough to be invited to go through the Weta Workshop- Unleashed ahead of its opening next week in Auckland. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was happily surprised to step into a world; part film set and part workshop. Our…
Where is BrickBay Vineyard?
A quick scenic hour’s drive north of the CBD. Nestled in Snell’s Beach is the wonderful and surprising Brick Bay Vineyard and Sculpture Trail. We, three ladies, were not familiar with the area but we were excited to be out in the open air and to have another adventure in…
Georgia Cubbon – Gold FM
Georgia Cubbon has been a radio announcer on New Zealand radio for the past decade. She’s a well-known personality, on and off-air. She recently left Radio Hauraki to become the newest member of Gold FM. I was nervous yet excited to meet this well-known and key New Zealand radio…
The Drive-In Cinema, ASB Show grounds – VIP Pass Giveaway
A drive-in movie in Auckland? Memories of Danny sneaking his arm around Sandy may come to mind for some of you folk. After spending weeks at home, Kiwis across the country are desperate to get out, while adhering to the ‘new normal’. This is where the AA Smartfuel Drive in…
Sky Tower At Level 2
It was brisk and sunny outside as had been the majority of mornings of late. This morning was different, it was the first morning of level 2. And we were off to the reopening of the Sky Tower. As a friend and I ventured back into the cbd, we remarked…
Happy 21st Birthday Sky Tower!
HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY TO AUCKLAND’S SKY TOWER! This month (3rd August to be exact) Auckland Sky Tower turned 21. Here are 21 Sky Tower facts and photos to celebrate:
Brett – The Paper Artist
Brett is a passionate guy. It takes him several hours to finish even the smallest of his little paper creatures. Brett is also a patient guy. No matter how often passersby ask him the same questions … How long does it take you to create the little penguin? How many…
There will always be another train
I take the train to work. I like the simplicity and ease of use. I don’t have to concentrate on traffic or get stressed out by inconsiderate drivers.
Why I live in Auckland
I arrived in Auckland on the 28th July 2016. I have always been fascinated by New Zealand, since I can remember. The sheer beauty of the landscape, the endless beaches, the vast mountain ranges, the deep untouched forests, how lonely and isolated it was in its little corner of the…
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