The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week
Sink your teeth into a bottomless afternoon tea spread, or check out Karangahape Road’s huge anti-Valentine’s Day festivities.
The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week
Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Auckland's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Auckland's best happenings this week.
Image: Karangahape Road, by Nathan Clarke
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Arts & Entertainment
Women Talking
Inspired by true events, this powerful drama about women in a religious colony features exceptional performances by Rooney Mara, Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley.
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey
Oh bother: this slasher version of 'Winnie-the-Pooh' doesn't offer much that sticks beyond its attention-grabbing premise.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Great things no longer come in ‘Ant-Man’-sized packages in this ‘Star Wars’-leaning 31st entry in the ever-sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Food & Drink
Straight to Churly's
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.
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Arts & Entertainment
Toi Tu Toi Ora: Contemporary Maori Art Virtual Tour
Virtually walk through this major exhibition exploring contemporary Māori art.
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Food & Drink
Tequila Ice Cream Afternoons
This harbourside bar is now serving up boozy ice cream everyday.
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Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan
Virtually walk through this major exhibition on Japan's Edo period at Auckland Art Gallery.
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The Son
Hugh Jackman, Australian up-and-comer Zen McGrath and Oscar-winning 'The Father' filmmaker Florian Zeller explore a difficult family dynamic in this well-acted but uneven drama.
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.
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What's Love Got to Do with It?
Lily James and Shazad Latif make charming leads in this by-the-numbers British rom-com about a filmmaker documenting her childhood best friend's assisted marriage.
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Food & Drink
Bottomless Afternoon Tea at the Park Hyatt
Over two hours you'll scoff five courses of delicious seasonal treats and sip bottomless bevvies.
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Knock at the Cabin
Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.
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Food & Drink
The Cassia Kitchen
Cassia is making a post-flood comeback with a new dining pop-up across town.
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The Whale
Brendan Fraser and Hong Chau thoroughly deserve their Oscar nominations for this complicated drama — and 'Stranger Things' star Sadie Sink is also phenomenal.
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Music in Parks
Spent your weekends this summer checking a run of free music events taking place across the city.
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Skinamarink
Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.
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Food & Drink
Fat Daddy's Bottomless Burgers, Beer and Bubbles
Spend two hours scoffing bottomless smash burgers — then wash them down with all the prosecco and beersies you can sink.
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Tár
Cate Blanchett turns in another awards-worthy performance in this powerful, complicated and compelling drama about a cancelled conductor.
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Movies in Parks 2023
The free outdoor screenings of classic family flicks and newly released blockbusters are coming back for summer.
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Travel & Leisure
Zoo Lates
The zoo is opening its doors later than usual for animal spotting and keeper talks.
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Food & Drink
Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata
Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
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Food & Drink
Frosé Your Way at Dr Rudi's
Embrace summer with two hours of bottomless frosé by the water's edge — complete with fruity flavours and fun toppings.
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Auckland Museum Rooftop Tours
Top off your museum trip with a visit to the historic building's exclusive rooftop.
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Britomart Saturday Farmer's Market
This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
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Food & Drink
Pasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.
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Arts & Entertainment
Twilight Tuesdays
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.