There is an increasing trend of roasting in small batches among the coffee cognoscenti of Auckland, yet we all know that not all coffee is roasted equally. So, what does that mean for your daily coffee fix? Good coffee roasters look for lighter, brighter roasts that maintain more of the bean’s inherent, fruity flavour, farm-to-roaster …
Living in New Zealand, we’re spoiled for choice with incredibly fresh produce and fruit. And we also know one or two things about markets. What arises when you combine these passions together? Farmers markets! And Auckland’s just keep getting better and better. However, you might find yourself traveling every week to the same local farmers …
If you are looking to enjoy some peaceful moments in delightful settings, let us recommend the best gardens to visit in Auckland. Auckland is home to a collection of stunning public gardens, making it very easy to rediscover nature when you’re stuck in an otherwise very urban environment. Public gardens offer a welcome tranquil escape …
How old were you when you were told the shopping mall was no longer cool? I was around 19, at university getting a Bachelor of Art majoring in geography (the human kind), and hooking up with sanctimoniousness vegan protester who enjoyed little more in life that kale and authors that ‘you definitely would not know.’ …
Sometimes, an object calls your name. Our most beloved antiques are like that––full of history and countless stories you can only daydream of. Real adventurers know this and relish the thrill the hunt, aspiring to claim a dusty retro lamp or a notched school desk and append their own tales to its chronicle. Coupled with …
When it comes to working out, Auckland delivers. Whether you’re into boxing, yoga, strength training, cycling or group fitness — the sweat sessions at these gyms in Auckland Central are hands-down the best. The quest for a perfectly tailored gym that will hit all the criteria may be exhausting, but it’s the first step necessary …
Lights, camera, popcorn, please! The best place to watch a film in Auckland is not your couch. It is time to get out of the house! The movie theatre scene in Auckland ranges from independent non-profits and IMAX screens to landmark nostalgic attractions and modern multiplexes in shopping complexes, which means every week you are …
Whether you’re not sure how to celebrate your Mum on Mothers Day, you have an occasion you want to make elegant and unique, or you just want to do something distinctive and relaxed with someone you cherish, check out these spectacular Auckland locations that serve up High Tea. Once reserved for royals and aristocrats, high …
Are you on a quest to find Auckland’s best second-hand bookstore? Here are the twenty places not to skip. The idea of rummaging through one of the second-hand bookstores in Auckland might seem old fashion in the age of same-day delivery and homogenised internet stores. Shopping? In-person? Without any promise that you will find what …