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The Best Lavender Farms Around New Zealand

The warmer weather is here, and that means it’s the season for lavender to bloom. Here are the best farms across New Zealand where you can stroll amongst the fields, take a picture for the gram and pick your own lavender. Hot tip: pop a few flowers into your next glass of champagne.
A hangover-friendly feast from Sneaky Snacky

The Best Hangover Eats Available For Delivery In Auckland

Feeling dusty? You poor, you-only-have-yourself-to-blame thing. Lucky for you we live in 2025, where ordering a post-hangover feed to your door is as easy as pie (mmm, pie). With a few clicks of a button you can literally have curry, burgers, shawarma—or a sammie and freshly squeezed juice, if that's more your vibe—delivered to you in your delicate state, within mere minutes.
Long Bay Surf Club
Food

Everywhere To Eat & Drink On The North Shore

The North Shore is as much for eating out and drinking, as it is for hitting the beach. If you don't believe us, check out the more than 55 spots we've carefully curated by suburb below, ranging from old-fashioned pubs, bakeries and burger joints to chic wine bars, cafes, and bistros.
Shopping

16 Ways To Embrace Mocha Mousse AKA The Pantone Colour Of The Year 2025

Pantone has been selecting its Colour of the Year for more than a decade now and in 2025, that honour goes to Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230). According to the official Pantone website, this is a “warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.”
Hungry punters reach for some gorgeous seafood bites at MoVida.
Restaurants

Where To Grab A Pre-Show Bite In Auckland City

There’s no shortage of events and entertainment available in Tāmaki Makaurau from comedy shows and international superstars to theatre, or just a good ol' gig, we’re spoiled for choice. With that in mind, there’s one thing every music lover, theatre enthusiast, art fan, or comedy connoisseur needs: a satisfying pre-show bite.
A spread of food from Hanoi Haven, one of the North Shore's best restaurants.
Restaurants

The 15 Best Restaurants To Dine At On The North Shore

The North Shore isn't just about sun, sand, and surf, it's also about beautiful food and drink. As a matter of fact, we reckon some of the city's best restaurants reside on this side of the bridge. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of our most-loved spots on the North Shore for a feed.
People enjoy a meal at Gothenburg, one of the best restaurants in Hamilton.
Restaurants

15 Of The Best Restaurants In Hamilton To Eat Your Way Around

Whatever the occasion or vibe, Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s buzzing restaurant scene has it all. Whether you’re after a sophisticated date destination, a culinary journey around the world, or simply on the hunt for some hearty comfort food, Urban List has you covered with a list of the best restaurants in Hamilton.
Someone holds a colourful ice cream from Duck Island Ice Cream, one of the best ice cream shops in Auckland.
Food & Drink

The Best Ice Cream And Gelato Shops In Auckland

I scream, you scream... well, you know how it goes. Whether it's fresh and fruity or rich and chocolatey, in a cone, on a stick or in a cup, we just can't get enough of the cold stuff. So without further ado, here's our pick of the coolest (yes, we did just do that) ice cream and gelato shops in Auckland.
A kid sits on a pink skateboard and sports white kicks.
Gifts

14 Great Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

Left your Christmas shopping a bit, shall we say, fashionably late? This gift edit doubles as a gift for future you—each piece is pretty fun in its own right but they’ll also have you sorted for back to school (or uni) when the new year dawns and it’s time to hit the books.
Plates of delicious food from Cassia.
Food & Drink

What’s Open In Auckland On Boxing Day, New Year’s Day And Summer Holidays

Whether you’re diving into the mad scramble that is Boxing Day sales, after a top-tier refuel mid-beach day, or soothing a deathly hangover on New Year’s Day, don’t waste your calories (and dollaz) on shoddy fare. It’s time to celebrate. Come 2025, it’s a new year and a new you, and that new you deserves to be fueled by the finest kai Auckland has to offer.
A beautifully set table at Tantalus with snacks and wine glasses, prepped for a wine tasting.

How To Tackle A Wine Tasting Like A Pro

There are about 99 reasons to head to Waiheke but no one can deny one of its (very main) alter egos is Wine-heke. Here's how to tackle a wine tasting like a pro. 
Two people have massive grins at Rhythm and Alps.
Things To Do

See Out 2024 At The Epic Rhythm And Alps Festival

Set in the stunning Southern Alps, Rhythm and Alps has got to be one of the best festivals around. This year’s festival comes with an insane lineup including powerhouse Becky Hill, Andy C, and Shapeshifter, who will be celebrating their 25th anniversary. 
A cute Christmas decoration made from a blue-roofed vintage house.
Fashion

The Best Christmas Decorations In NZ To Deck Your Tree Out In 2024

Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year and our fave part of the festivities is decorating the tree. That said, we've searched out the very best Christmas decorations money can buy, and we think you'll be impressed. From pop stars and film characters to pretend treats and treats proper (or at least, baubles filled with them), there's a lot to get excited about.
Food & Drink

Christchurch Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2024 So You Don’t Have To Cook

All I want for Christmas is to spend the day slaving over a hot oven and washing dishes, said nobody ever. Most of us would prefer a delicious meal cooked and cleaned up afterwards by someone else. Which brings us to one of the festive season's greatest blessings—restaurants that kindly open their doors on the 25th of December, especially for our wining and dining pleasure.