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Whether you're planning a casual catch up or fine-dining degustation, stay up to date with our top picks of must-try special...
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Experience dining like never before this Restaurant Month — with immersive noodle-fueled scavenger hunts, hands-on cooking...
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Don't try this at home! These Restaurant Month events are too good to miss
Arts and culture events
27 SEPT 2025
Asian Diaspora Dialogues is an emergent platform harnessing innovation, co-design and creativity to celebrate the talent and...
2025
Auckland Philharmonia have announced the lineup for their new season in 2025 and it’s an exciting mix of artists and...
3 SEPT 2025 | 11AM-12PM
The Maritime Museum invites you to join with them in commemorating those who served and lost their lives in the Merchant Navy...
6 SEPT 2025 | 7.30PM
This extraordinary concert will feature a soul-stirring performance from Kiwi singer-songwriter Bic Runga.
06 Apr 2025 - 07 Dec 2025
Bach Musica NZ’s colourful 2025 season features beautiful classical music from all of your favourite composers.
New openings in the city centre
Check out this cosy capybara-themed ramen shop, where delightful decor meets delicious, flavorful bowls of ramen.
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Pie Rolla's crafts authentic, hand-made pies with rich all-butter pastry, blending time-honored recipes with a fresh, modern...
Your destination for extraordinary, New York Style cookies.
Home to the rarest gemstones with remarkable stories to tell. Step into Graff and discover a magnificent display of natural...
A cozy, welcoming space where you can sip slow, connect deep, and feel right at home.
SUMI brings the ancient craft of Robatayaki to life with modern elegance. Grilled over Bincho Tan charcoal, every dish...
Your new favourite spot for ceremonial grade matcha and refreshing açaí bowls, now open in Harbour Eats.
Refreshing juices, superfood smoothies and popular açaí bowls.
Timezone makes a triumphant return to Queen Street. This vibrant social and entertainment hub marks a highly anticipated...
Bespoke cocktail bar tucked away in Snickel Lane where timeless classics meet modern mixology and bold flavour pairings.
Step into a slice of Paris at Frenchy’s Crêpes, your destination for an authentic French crêperie experience! Perfect for a...
This soft serve spot is newly opened in Elliott Stables and is a branch of the super successful Miguelito's Australia...
More events to get excited for
12 SEPT 2025
Paul Kelly will be playing his biggest shows in New Zealand to date, and his only live shows in 2025... proudly presented by...
5 SEPT 2025 | 9PM-3AM
Welcome to Culture, a brand new artist collective dedicated to celebrating Auckland's epic underground music scene.
15 NOV, 2025
Lenny Kravitz announces his first ever tour to Aotearoa New Zealand as part of his globally praised Blue Electric Light Tour...
4 NOV 2025
Cowboy Junkies return to New Zealand to perform a career-spanning show celebrating their incredible 40 years.
7 SEPT 2025
Calling all Coldplay fans... you've been waiting for Something Just Like This!
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Whether you're after some delicious pastries or some classic French dishes, you're sure to find what you're looking for in...
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If you’re in the mood for a flavoursome noodle dish somewhere in the city centre, then we’ve got you covered. From Ramen to...
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Coffee lovers rejoice! Everything from your traditional morning coffee to an innovative Peach Coffee Milk Punch Tonic, we...
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With all the big changes and new features, the city centre is certainly an exciting place to be.
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The finalists for the 2025 Iconic Auckland Eats are here, and 25 are from our delicious city centre restaurants!
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Keep both your belly and bank account happy with these great lunch time eats in the city centre.
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Dumplings are hard to turn down, especially the creative and delicious options we have on offer in the heart of the city.
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Te Wharekura, or "house of learning," is a vibrant cultural and educational hub gifted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Located in a...
A fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive experience celebrating the All Blacks and our national teams in black.
Come and visit New Zealand's largest amusement games arcade with four rooms of arcade games
This is bowling in style, and is fun for all ages and abilities.
New Zealand's first self-taking photography studio is nestled on Elliot Street for you and your loved ones to capture lasting...
Step into a fantastical film effects workshop and explore the worlds of horror, sci-fi and fantasy in-the-making.
Looking for a place to capture some seriously awesome pics? Look no further than 4Cuts of Life, the self-photo studio in...
Escapade is a live escape game that tests your mind and teamwork skills.
The Academy is Auckland's only dedicated art-house cinema, with a wide range of local and international films, documentaries...
Experience dining in the city centre
Specialising in authentic Chinese duck and seafood dishes, Grand Harbour is one of Auckland’s premier destinations for...
Ortolana is a contemporary bistro set within an elegant, sun-filled conservatory in the Pavilions at Britomart.
Pocha in Chancery Square caters to any occasion; whether to wind-down after a hard day's work, or to prepare for a big night...
As Auckland’s oldest restaurant, The Original Tony’s in Wellesley Street has been serving great steaks for over 58 years.
Restaurant Month offer: $55 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner
This Italian restaurant is a sophisticated casual dining in Wynyard Quarter. Rated Metro Peugeot's Restaurant of the Year...
As the sushi train rotates along the conveyor belt pick up the dish you want as it passes your table and enjoy! You won't be...
The iconic Auckland Fish Market has recently been refurbished with eight new eateries, courtyard bar and a world class...
Restaurant Month offer: $45 for a Two Course Dinner
Restaurant Month offer: $45 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner
Check out this newly opened underground Hong Kong style cafe on Lorne Street