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As well as creating irreversible damage to our planet, pollutants in the air such as cigarette smoke, smog, fire burn off and car emissions can all contribute to congesting our skin and ultimately, accelerate the ageing process. Yikes. 

This week there’s menu additions, fried chicken collaborations, a new champagne garden, and a whole lot of sugar and spice.

Hogwarts is officially coming to New Zealand.  We repeat, Hogwarts is officially coming to New Zealand.

Eyes starting to shrivel up? Might be time to ditch the screens and try something a bit more...analogue. We’ve got some crackerjack new release books in November.

You can’t let this Easter go past without getting your hands on some Cadbury Crème Eggs—whether you’re a fan of them or not. It’s an Easter tradition and has earned the reputation of being an iconic staple for this long weekend.

If the recent -30° weather in North America has you second guessing a transpacific trip, you’ll be pleased to hear about Toronto’s secret weapon—a hidden underground network of cafes, restaurants and shops spanning 30km. Stay in the right hotel and you won’t even need to go outside for an Australian worthy cup of coffee. As we learned it can be disorientating for a first timer, so here are some tips on how to navigate and enjoy the Toronto underground PATH. 

If you’re trying your best to stick to your guns and goals but want to kick back and relax away from the kitchen, you don’t have to feel guilty about ordering a takeaway, ya know. With a whole host of nutritious and delicious takeout options on offer, check out this list of where to find healthy takeaways in Auckland.

The story of infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.

A common misconception about the seasons is that when summer is over so are all of the best events for the year. Trust us when we say this is simply not true. The next few months have a stellar line-up of international and local food festivals, high-profile star concerts, art and comedy showcases. There is no need to hibernate in autumn because while you might need a few more layers on, it’ll be worth it.

If you think your better half deserves something better than a night in with Bridget Jones and half the confectionary aisle, read on to see our list of the most romantic things to do in Auckland.

There’s something strangely thrilling about watching your frequent flyer points increase; it’s almost as exciting as seeing your savings account tick over. The promise of free stuff is a massive drawcard, with most of us trying our best to score everything from free flights to lounge access to discounted accommodation.

Coming at you in the form of the Nike Air Tailwind IV, Supreme have dressed this 90s-inspired silhouette in two prime colourways.

In a world first, everyone's favourite board game is being brought to life in Hong Kong later this year.

All the trending games you need to know about right now.

We’ve been looking forward to the completion of the Commercial Bay development ever since the announcement of Saxon + Parole.

Life’s pretty good on the Sunshine Coast and many Kiwis know it and travel there on the regular.  The warm weather, clean beaches, delicious restaurants and some heavenly cocktail bars are pretty damn fine. But trust us, you're going to want to head there very soon. Ladies and gentlemen, it is our pleasure to introduce to you the Sunshine Coast’s newest food festival, The Curated Plate.

Balloons Over Waikato (or BOW) is situated in the heart of Hamilton and showcases these majestical beauties for five days each year.

This week we bring you all the new openings, new products, and new foodie events for you to take your pick. 

Bali can do no wrong. The people are lovely, the massages are cheap and the weather is amazing.

Busabout is on the hunt for six travel hungry content creators to undertake the job of a lifetime. That’s right, you could be getting paid to travel around Europe, Asia or the USA.

Time to play God—with Bear Grylls. 

Let’s face it, feijoas are a part of our nation’s DNA. And, now Aucklanders have the opportunity to indulge in their love of the juicy green fruit at the Feijoa Festival.

Friday, 15 March, was, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, one of New Zealand’s darkest days. It was the day that innocent children, men, women, fathers, grandfathers—people—lost their lives because of who they worship. This act of sheer hate and terror has shaken us to our core. This is not us, we say. They should have been safe, we say. But here we are.

 Baba Beach Club will transform into a music-lovers’ hotel and will play host for five days of tunes, wellness and art.

 Your weekend sorted.

Dust off your brooms and whip out your wands, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child has officially opened in Melbourne’s Princess Theatre. And yes, you should believe the hype.

And now, we can reveal that the team behind Pilkington’s is opening a new concept venue, Something & Social.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be inside a painting, you can now see for yourself at Van Gogh, la nuit étoilée. This amazing exhibit at Paris’ own digital art centre, L’Atelier des Lumières, allows you to walk among Van Gogh’s artwork and experience them in a whole new way.

It's as fast-paced and vibrant as you imagined it to be.

Your weekly dose of new openings, new menus, and new products all rolled up into one is back for another issue. 

You’ll be able to pick up a piping hot slice of Freeman & Grey’s famous pizzas for no cost at all.

Seafood lovers, take note—a mouth-watering seafood festival is taking over Auckland this month. 

The team behind Dear Jervois have done it again with a brand spanking new opening. 

Beer. It’s a beautiful thing that needs to be celebrated.

On March 15th, Shed 10 will be transformed into a coffee lover's dream

Dreams do come true, Duck Island has finally opened in Auckland.

If you’re currently in a state of negative annual leave stop reading now. But, if you have leave to burn or just like to live life on the edge—welcome to Aruba. 

International Women’s Day is here and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the theme of balance for better—creating a gender-balanced world.

In this interview, Andreja Pejic reveals what she would tell her younger self, her plans for 2019 and the one word she'd use to describe her body. 

Today marks International Women’s Day and this year, there are two areas of focus— balance for better and more powerful together. And to celebrate this day—where we campaign for a gender-balanced world—we’ve put together a list of films that highlight women’s stories.

Celebrating International Women’s Day, the Auckland Art Gallery's newest exhibition, Guerrilla Girls: Reinventing the ‘F’ word—Feminism, is a must. 

Today celebrates International Women’s Day and, now more than ever, it’s important to wear our hearts and power (literally) on our chests. Here at Urban List we are very excited about this day, and went in search of the best feminist tee-shirts.

New Zealand is home to some downright legendary women—not least of whom is our very own Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. And while we have amazing women across the business, arts and political world, chances are, you see a legend every single day. Whether it’s someone you’re sitting next to at work, your best friend or even your mum, New Zealand is filled with amazing women.

The tea has been spilt. 

We've rounded up the best things to do at Auckland’s waterfront suburb, Mission Bay.

What’s good Westeros?

Heads up team, this is your culture bucket list the next time you’re in town for tea with the queen.

Debuted at sacai’s Fall/Winter 2019 runway show in Paris, we now have a release date for the Japanese brands collaboration with Beats by Dre. 

When Lush dropped a bath bomb inspired by Ariana Grande’s ‘God Is A Woman’ music video in 2018, it sold out in minutes. The pastel-hued bath accessory went viral and has since proven so popular the vegan beauty giant has released an entire, and permanent, product line honouring the singer.

As far as dream jobs go, this has to be on the best we’ve ever heard of. And if you’re willing to relocate, then pack your bags because this won’t last for long. Mondelez International, the company responsible for iconic brands like Cadbury, Oreo and Milka, are searching for new chocolate tasters.

No doubt you’ve devoured every juicy bit of the manipulative and deceitful relationship between John Meehan and Debra Newell.

If you’re feeling a bit wary about travelling solo, Tokyo is the perfect place to dip your toes in the water. It’s one of the safest places you can travel and there is so much to do you won’t even notice you’re on your own. And then there’s the plethora of micro-restaurants and bars you’ll be able to experience which just isn’t possible when you’re travelling in a bigger group. If you’re not convinced yet, here are 8 things to do in Tokyo if you’re travelling solo.

She’s the eclectic pop slash hip-hop sound in everyone’s ears right now and considering she’s just 20, that’s a pretty huge feat.

Consider our interest peaked.

Calling all creatives, we have found your dream pop-up.

 Come again?

Ponsonby’s newest restaurant transforming everything we thought we knew about Indian cuisine.

Book yourself in for a date night, or an after-work stress reliever and catch one of the great flicks coming out this month.

2019’s Tomorrowland seems like something out of a dream, but this mind-blowing EDM experience is not just a fantasy.

The latest technologies in skincare are pushing the envelope on traditional topical serums and creams; physically triggered and ath-beauty products are specifically designed to work with the natural heat that your skin gives off (during, or just after a workout, are ideal times for application), providing a more effective, deeper penetrating product.

Get ready to sweat in sync—here are Auckland’s best group fitness classes.

Have you ever wanted to jump into The Little Mermaid and witness the underwater world full of magic for yourself? Well, now you can stop imagining, book flights to Shanghai and make your dreams come true.

This week there’s a lot of celebrating to start looking forward to, and naturally, it’s not a celebration without food.

Firstly, she's 25-years-old.

We all know Aucklanders love a mouth-watering delicious burger and will be amped to know that there is a food truck event that is dedicated to them. Fresh from the grill and into your stomach, a collection of Auckland’s best food trucks are joining forces to create an unmissable event, Big Beautiful Burgers.

The stages are set, the lines are learnt, the creative juices are well and truly flowing—the Auckland Arts Festival is back for it’s 11th glorious year.

Despite much controversy, the 91st Academy Awards went ahead sans presenter.

The new series will be based on the 1898 horror book The Turn Of The Screw.

It's made over half a billion dollars at the box office in its first-week release.

Meet Dirty Laundry, Auckland’s latest new bar and eatery that’s shaking up the foodie scene.

After you’ve binged Tidying Up and discarded what doesn’t give you joy—now what? Here’s the five storage rules we live by

Cliff top oasis and Bali beach club Ulu Ciffhouse has been redefining beachside nightlife since it opened its doors in 2017. With direct access to the beautiful beaches of Uluwatu, this beach club boasts a 25-metre infinity pool, resort, music recording studio, art space, world class food and drinks, and an oceanside deck that hangs above the waves.

Introducing the adidas Ultraboost 19.

It’s called “Leaving Neverland”.

We have created a fail-safe way for selecting your next sojourn based on one big question: what kind of traveller are you? 

Paying homage to the ‘60s and American workwear culture via kicks and boilersuits. 

Picture this: you’re sitting in a luxury train compartment, travelling through fields of blue agave and sipping all-you-can-drink tequila.

It’s the end of an era. To honour the passing of iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld, we look at his lasting legacy in fashion right now. 

It’s all sweet treats and summer beverages this week in Auckland’s Bite Club. A new in-store roastery has hit central Auckland, corks are popping with Waiana Estate’s back-by-popular-demand rosés, and supermarkets are filled to the brim with new treats for us to try. Here’s all the foodie news for the upcoming week.

While we're only just digging our teeth into Pre-Fall trends, New York Fashion Week Autumn/Winter '19 has hit, and with it brings all the newness we're about to see everywhere. While glitter, neon splashes and maxed-out 90s grunge have all carried over from SS '19, it was the emerging hair and nail decorative looks that had everyone talking in NYC.

Adidas Originals have a real knack for tapping unbelievable emerging talent, and their latest collaboration with New York-based Korean designer Ji Won Choi is another star example. 

It’s 17 years after a global catastrophe and things are looking hectic.

It’s pitch black, I’m buck naked, and those monkeys sound awfully close. Are they laughing at me? Possibly. Probably. But it’s still totally worth it. I mean, how often do you get to indulge in an al fresco bath under the stars in the middle of an African game reserve? It’s a lavish scene and one I never imagined experiencing. Likewise the twice-a-day game drives. From the cushioned comfort of an open-air Land Rover (fully clothed this time), we duck and weave through the rocky savannah on the trail of the Big, not to mention beautiful, 5. This is bucket list stuff. Don’t believe me? Here are a Big 5 additional reasons to tick your safari box post haste.

There’s so much more than legalised weed and live, ahem, entertainment when it comes to the many reasons why Amsterdam should be on everyone’s European hit list. Coined as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and with more canals than Venice, the city’s postcard architecture, cobblestone streets and pancake houses (if you see a sign with “pannekoek” run don’t walk) all add to its charm. 

The EDM duo remember their years DJ-ing at Kit & Kaboodle and now they’ve dropped their first album, there’s no turning back.

Orchard Thieves Cider are giving away some epic prizes this month and we have the insider tips on how to score big.

Known for keeping people bronzed to perfection, Bondi Sands is a tanning staple in most bathroom cupboards. Looking to expand the brand's product range, they have just announced they are expanding beyond self-tan to include body care products.

Auckland is a city of wonders and while it’s fun in the day, it only gets better by night. The sun goes down and the city awakens, lights glittering against the night sky. 

It’s racked up 25 million registrations within its first week.

The team behind the legendary Kai Eatery have just opened a new restaurant and it is all sorts of delicious.

The independent arts festival kicks off from February 25—March 7, celebrating the weird and wonderful of Auckland’s art scene, and everything in between.

If you’re planning a trip to California in the next few months, you’ll be excited to know Desert X is coming to the Coachella Valley in February and sticking around until 21 April. The free and interactive art exhibit spanning Greater Palm Springs successfully launched in 2017 and is back for 2019, featuring more than a dozen new installations.

Auckland’s food scene is fast-paced and always changing, so to keep you in the know, we’ve had our eyes peeled for the newest openings and products around the city.

A handful of local and international celebrity chefs are hoping to break the internet this week, posting some very suggestive looking dishes on their social media accounts—all in the name of a good cause.

Music’s night of nights went down less than 24 hours ago and, save for the usual drama that that went down on (and off the stage) it’s been slated as the most progressive Grammy Awards to date, with female artists leading the way in the top four categories.

With a variety of unique and exciting options on the Auckland workout scene, we’ve rounded up ten of the very best fitness classes to work yourself into a serious sweat and get those endorphins pumping. 

Females dominated the Album Of The Year nominations and the award ceremony made firsts in the world of hip hop. 

With the final season of Game of Thrones on it’s way, adidas is dropping a pack dedicated to the HBO series and you’re going to want to cop every single pair. The six-piece set sees the fantasy series reimagined in the form of the ever-popular Ultraboost. Worth noting, each pair features a heel tab referencing the GoT inspiration, for example, the “House Stark” pair repping “Winter is Coming”.

We’ve created a list of our favourite rooftop bars and restaurants for you to climb up to. You’ll get insane cityscape views while dancing 'til late above the bustling city. Kodak moment? Check.

A city once made famous by Pablo Escobar and considered one of the most dangerous in the world, Medellin is now one of the must-see travel destinations of 2019. Spend a little bit of time here and you’ll quickly realise there’s so much more to this mountain paradise than what your Narcos binge taught you.

Hinting at changes it would make to its famous bottle way back in 2017, Bioderma has released a very limited run of its Sensibo H20 Micelle Solution formula with a reverse pump in 500ml size.

Travellers the world over know this conundrum all too well—where to stay so you’re close to the sites, minus that sinking feeling you get when you realise you’ve landed in a tourist trap. Enter, The Renwick Hotel NYC.

In an unpredictable 2019 twist, the world’s most famous ‘cookie’ is taking its iconic monochromatic product and turning it into a lip balm.

Ever wanted to eat a literal rainbow? Well now’s your chance.

Held at the ASB Showgrounds over the weekend of the 16th-17th February, the protein-filled event promises to serve up the best of the best bands and barbecues, beards and barbers, butchers, bourbon and beer.

Behold, the rise and rise of Billie Eilish.

The 2019 iteration of the barrette is pure decoration: think oversized, glittering and stacked to the max vs practical, and minimalistic. The more the merrier.

Brainwashing, blackmail, alien abduction and death threats.

Cake now on your mind? Sorry about that. To help you fulfill those fluffy, frosted cravings, we’ve compiled this life-changing list. Get ready for a sugar-overload because here are the best cake spots in Auckland.  

Continuing their reign of iconic 90s styles.

New Zealand truly is an amazing spot for hot springs due to a mass amount of volcanic activity, especially in the Taupo and Rotorua regions. The geothermal energy radiating from these places often make for the best sightseeing and relaxation spots. There’s something about visiting a natural geothermal area that leaves you feeling cleansed, refreshed and connected to the earth again. Whether it’s witnessing the healing mineral waters, steaming blue and orange waters, exploding geysers, or boiling hot mud pools, it’s pretty marvellous.

The world’s biggest live virtual reality festival brought together 10 million attendees.

Clear some space in your wardrobe. These are the best dress shirts, like no shirt ever was.

While Throwback Thursdays are a funny way to relive some of the memories you’d rather forget, it’s important to remember that everything you put online (be it yesterday, last week or 10 years ago) is on there for anyone else to see. Yes, even if you do have hectic privacy settings.

“Winner winner, chicken dinner” has just gotten real with cult fried chicken joint Belles Hot Chicken landing in Auckland!

It’s that time of year once again, Super Bowl Sunday—well, Monday for us.

New Zealand's biggest sculpture event to experience art on a spectacular grand scale returns this March.

Sure, dinner dates are fun. But time is a commodity so precious that sometimes, you just don’t feel like sharing it with anyone else. Sometimes you just want to grab a meal on your own. 

February is about to get hot, hot, hot, so we’re suggesting cooling off with an ice-cold cola, chocolate dipped ice-cream, and relaxing in a breezy air-conned cinema.

It feels a little strange to be talking about smoke as a food trend given that it has been integral to cooking since day dot. From the time that fire was harnessed as a device for cooking, we’ve been cooking with smoke.

Things are just getting worse in the Republic of Gilead.

Poutine—a trifecta of naughty ingredients resulting in a pretty perfect treat. Here’s a round up of the best joints in Auckland where you can try poutine.

Gather around flatmates, it’s the new year and it’s time to tackle adulting head on.

Victoria Pedretti from The Haunting of Hill House is locked for the female lead.

Meet Ponsonby’s latest addition, Fitzroy Lounge Bar. The swanky spot is eclectic, relaxed and has a little something for everyone.

A decided contrast to the kawaii beauty looks and messy pastel hair, neon—particularly green neon—is the breakout colour of 2019.

Located just 20 minutes north of Quebec’s city centre, the Hotel de Glace is one of the latest reasons why you need to visit Canada. 

Yes, winter is coming. While the runways gave plenty to look forward to, the streets were where the style game was at an all-time high. 

Beauty mavericks Summer Fridays all but broke the internet late last year when the company announced that it would now be stocked in Australia and New Zealand.

Meme dresses, extreme shoulders, Celine Dion and a few worthy contenders for Lady Gaga’s Oscars wardrobe. 

These are the five beauty looks from the 2019 SAG Awards well worth adding to your personal arsenal.

Cherry Los Angeles embodies everything we love about that ‘90s vibe, without trying too hard.

Introducing the Colourama Series, your chance to experience two of the finer things in life—champagne and art.

Our pretty city is bursting at the seams with delish places to eat. From cute cafes to buzzing cheap restaurants and fancy pants eateries, anyone who says we’re lacking on the food front in Auckland is wrong. 

The Auckland Fish Market is revamped, revived and ready for hungry and thirsty locals and visitors alike. So much more than a market, this Jellicoe Street venue is a dining precinct focused on communal dining and fresh seafood.

If you’ve been reconsidering your 9 till 5 lately then we have some very good news for you. Airbnb is offering up quite possibly the greatest job of all time, and the best part is, you don’t even need any experience to get it.

It’s not news to us that the beauty industry has been lagging in actioning the drastic change in consumer attitudes to single use plastics. But with the conversation surrounding zero waste alternatives reaching fever pitch, the conscious collective focus is now on the fashion and beauty industries to follow suit and make sweeping reforms to the way they produce and sell their products.

We now have official images of the upcoming BAPE and adidas collaboration; the hype is justified.

Fresh for 2019 is one of the most highly anticipated beauty drops of the year—and we’re only in January. Primed for release this February are three new iterations of the iconic MAC Girl palettes, and they’re bang on the money for SS19 trends.

We all know Aucklanders have impeccable taste and one thing we go crazy for is some damn good seafood. 

If you’re hearing everyone around you say “new year, new me” and you want to jump on that bandwagon, perhaps working in a different country is the next step you need to take.

Wales is the neglected middle child of the UK. Everyone’s heard of it, but it’s all too often overlooked in favour of its bigger English and Scottish siblings. But you’d be a fool to ignore this crazy beautiful part of Britain. 

Fact: the best way to beat the back-to-work blues is with a holiday. Swap the nine-to-five grind for tropical Queensland, the ultimate chill-seeker’s getaway.

London is a funny place divided into very distinct boroughs. Lucky for those who visit, each borough holds its own lifestyle and mix of communities, but it’s hard to know where to stay. Which is why we’ve singled out four neighbourhoods you absolutely have to check out when you’re in London, and what to do when you’re there. Here’s your hit list for London.

And what to expect when you hit play? Think glitchy transitions, hip hop vibes, over-sized jackets, all the bisexual lighting and chunky sneakers. In other words, it’s a sure-fire mirror of everything cool right now.

With filming, award shows and the HSC done, we catch up with Angourie Rice and find out what she'll be reading and watching in her downtime. 

Hate deep house music? Maybe you just never listened to it the right way.

And it will only take you 17 hours and 46 minutes to get through them all.

Mission Bay is now home to a brand-spanking new rooftop bar. Just in time for summer, Good George Craft House is a welcome addition to Auckland’s little slice of paradise. 

Never lace your sneakers again.

From empowering women and off-peak seasons to zero waste travel and Central Asia, we explore the travel trends to watch out for in 2019.

Magnum has announced that vegans can have a piece of the goodness.

In what will be one of the biggest Supreme auctions to date, Fuller is selling his collection of Supreme decks – did we mention he’s collected every single one?

The new dining precinct—Rooftop on Broadway—will feature spectacular views of Auckland and a restaurant that can cater to more than 450 people.

Auckland has some stores to help us not be behind on the latest trends when it comes to street style. Here is a list of Auckland’s best streetwear shops.

Summer is well and truly here, and your beauty routine will need to change in order to accommodate the warmer weather. If you're prone to sweat it up once the mercury tops 25 (and let's face it, our balmy climate just about guarantees it) you're going to need to keep reading for some summer beauty tips to keep you feeling, and looking, fresh.

Poised to release the world’s first completely personalised sheet face mask later this year, Neutrogena’s MaskiD app is shaping up to be the beauty launch of 2019.

To help you dive head-first into Malaysian cuisine, we’ve tracked down the best Malaysian restaurants in Auckland. 

When it comes to travel, there’s two things that are for sure: bikes are always the best mode of transport for exploring, and wine is always your friend. Combining the two seems like a no-brainer for globe-trotting lovers of wine and the outdoors. From historic and world-famous wine regions in France, Italy and Australia to paths-less-ridden in South America and South Africa, we’ve no shortage of places to sip and cycle in this endlessly wonderful world of ours. Here are 18 wine countries to discover by bike.

If sleeping has become more chore than snore, it’s time you plugged in to switch off; these are the best slow lit podcast to help you hit the hay.

Held in jaw-dropping locations all around the world, wellness festivals bring together like-minded people, promoting holistic, mindful living. 

Don C has reworked the Converse ERX for a second time—classic 80s style basketball kicks. 

Get the real story behind the music festival that never happened with a Nextflix doco due to drop next week.

You open a door. There’s three doors ahead. Behind each of those doors is another door, which creeks open to reveal an abundance of doors.

New year, new shows to watch. And who are we to complain? This month brings forward British Comedy taking the form of Sex Education, a thrill-ride with Chris Pine in I Am the Night and major cleaning inspiration with Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.

If it's about the journey, not the destination, then a 2018 road trip is probs a good idea. Lucky for us, our stunning country is what classic road trips are made of. 

At the end of every year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) release the Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends, a list of projected fitness trends for the following year. The 2019 forecast has recently been published, and there are some interesting differences from the 2018 survey. Most notably, it seems like 2019 is the year to finally forge some good habits.

Make your California dreams come true (without the plane ticket) using these Coachella-inspired homewares. 

Hollywood’s elite were out in force yesterday for the 76th Golden Globe Awards and while it may have been touted as one of the least interesting awards nights to date, there was still plenty of beauty looks to obsess over.

The 2019 Golden Globe winners saw Green Book, Roma and Bohemian Rhapsody snatch up the big wins on the movie-front while The Kominsky Method quite literally stole the show for TV.

If all of the pressures of adulting are getting you down, then we have just the antidote for you. In 2019, take some time away from the weight of responsibilities, saving and planning and put wanderlust at the top of your priority list.

London can be expensive. Like crazy expensive.

A lot of people travel to Nepal alone. It’s probably got something to do with Finding Yourself. Finding Yourself tends to be a solo activity, and Nepal offers single travellers the ultimate combination; reasonably safe streets, cheap dumplings and an excuse to shop at North Face. More importantly, it has that vaguely spiritual, Eat Pray Love-ish vibe, without which it’s not a proper journey of self-discovery at all, just self-indulgent travel therapy. 

The South African-born, Australian-raised DJ has been hitting the decks at festivals like Your Paradise and Coachella.

It’s time to kick off 2019 the best way us Aucklanders know how—sun-soaked, full of delicious food and a whole lot of dancing. If January is anything to go by, 2019 is set to be a seriously big year. You’ve got it all this month, from a spot of star-studded tennis, flicks under the stars, live music from international acts and festivals all month long. It’s a new year, new you and a whole lot of new events, it’s time to get planning for a phenomenal month ahead.

Grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show—here are the best movies to see this January.

When it comes to 2018’s hospitality scene, it was the year of new openings. Urban List’s cities were graced with countless new restaurants and cafes serving mouth-watering fare in equally stunning venues. To celebrate the best of the best, we’ve rounded up our favourite new eateries across each city. And trust us: you’re going to want to eat your way through them all.

When people reflect on food in 2018, it’ll be the year humanity returned to simple things. 

Name a more iconic set of duos and creative pairings, we'll wait. 

It’s been a massive year. 2018 had everything from the Yanny VS Laurel debate, the giant cow from Western Australia—Knickers—took the world by storm, to the revolving door that is the position of Prime Minister of Australia.

It’s been a huge year for beauty drops. From revamped cult classics to notable newbies, we’ve pulled together the most-wanted products that have shaped our 2018.

In the new year, it’s time to take the plunge and visit those destinations you’ve only dreamed of, or saved to your ‘bucket list’ tab on Instagram.

Like with anything entertainment-related, diving into the podcasting universe can take you on an information overload trip if you don't know where to start. Luckily we’re here to tell you what to plug into your ear holes and what to leave out of your binge-listening sessions as you hide from your extended family this holiday season.

Shimmering silvers, flashes of neon accessories and holographic highlighters are refining our palettes and these three fashion mavericks are shifting our obsession into second gear.

As the new year rolls around, lots of people start thinking about the things they want to achieve over the next 12 months. And getting your money sorted is always something that ranks toward the top of the list.

2018 was a big year in travel. We checked out undiscovered spots in our own backyard, natural beauties across the ditch and far-flung places that absolutely blew us away.

This year, our screens were rid of Stranger Things and GOT but what we lost in demogorgons and ice dragons, we made up in badass female leads, horror and dark dystopian worlds.

2018 has been a big year, thanks in part to all the new bars that have popped up across Australia and New Zealand. We’ve done the hard work for you and put together the ultimate must-sip list. Here are our top new bar openings of the year.

It’s been an epic year for the Auckland foodie scene. Here at The Urban List, brunch makes the world go round and with so many epic new cafes, we’ve found ourselves spoilt for choice. It wasn’t easy, but we’ve compiled our top picks of this year’s new kids on the block. 

The holidays are here. It's the perfect time to eat, drink and be merry. But most importantly, it's the perfect time to drink. In just a year our lucky city's been home to a new underground gem, arcade, and even a mini golf bar. Sounding good? There’s still time to check them all about before the year’s end.

Here are some of the most exciting movies to look forward to after all the Christmas festivities are over.

Move over Disneyland, the world’s first rollercoaster is coming to an ocean near you in 2020.

Each year a group of carefully curated artists from all over the world descend on Jukkasjärvi in Sweden to create the snow and ice wonderland that is ICEHOTEL.

If you read Urban List you know how obsessed we are with finding great new openings, new menus, new products.

It’s true that New Zealand is blessed with multiple outstanding restaurants and cafes it takes an effort to stay home and cook—especially when many of them will deliver right to your door.

Peanut butter nutters, hold onto your seats because New Zealand is getting its own peanut butter world and it’s set to be next level.

2018 was the year of restaurants. With fabulous new additions popping up what felt like almost daily, the Auckland foodie scene has skyrocketed this year. From cuisines around the world to Kiwi classics, we’ve been spoilt rotten—not that we’re complaining. With opening after opening, it’s almost impossible to keep up. Tried and tested, here are the new culinary experiences you need to hit this summer. 

​With the New Year approaching, H&M is gifting us something to look forward to in 2019—a collab with fellow Stockholm-based fashion brand Eytys.

We probably could have called this article ‘Neighbourhoods To Check Out In Tokyo That Aren’t Shinjuku, Ginza, ShibuyaOr Roppongi’, because 99% of travellers are going to hit all of those multiple times. And there’s nothing wrong with that—there’s a reason Shinjuku and Shibuya draw millions of selfie-stick wielding visitors every year. They’re amazing. But if it’s your second or third time in Tokyo, or you just want to branch out and see something beyond the well-trodden tourist routes, try these on for size.  

You’ve probably heard that old chestnut: the world’s getting smaller. It’s not true, of course. The world’s the same size it’s always been. But travel trends are definitely skewing towards the obscure, the exotic and the difficult-to-pronounce. A decade ago, Paris or Venice were worth maximum bragging points—now hipsters are getting back from a 4-week jaunt through central Asia saying things like ‘Yeah Ulaanbaatar was great. Bit boujee though. I think Mongolia’s become too mainstream.’ Avoid these people at dinner parties.

Wine and food. Food and wine. The most iconic of duos and undeniably next-level in New Zealand. Every year, our country celebrates its world-class offerings with epic food and wine festivals scattered nationwide. Indulge in fresh seafood, sip wine among the vines or try something new at one of the events. 

No, not a typo, high street mega brand Zara has just launched its first ever beauty line. And you’re going to want every last bit.

The reality is not all of us can live a Kardashian lifestyle, but by managing our money proactively, we can achieve our financial fantasies. Whether that be the next sneaker drop, a new car, tropical island trips or the pinnacle of adulting—a house.

Arguably the must-have wellness ingredient of 2018, Cannabidiol, or CBD (a compound found in cannabis), has been making a lot of noise in the beauty industry. And it’s only set to intensify in 2019.

It wouldn’t be summer in Auckland without the iconic ASB Classic. The premier New Zealand tennis tournament stars your favourite international players as they go head-to-head at the ASB Tennis Arena. 

The festive season here and the endless drops of holiday collections are quite literally a dream come true for any beauty fanatic. From dazzling gold highlighters to a festive red lip, this year’s holiday collections are bound to fill your Christmas stockings right to the brim. 

You’ve never seen him move this fast.

It's not the latest sneakers or neon tee we want stuffed in our Christmas stocking this year, we’re all still totally hung up on all things avocado. To ensure you’re receiving the ripest presents this festive season, we’ve sourced some choice avocado-themed gifts to help satisfy that relentless avo fetish of yours.

Summer nights are just made for sitting outside wrapped up under the stars—it’s a fact of life.

Cargo pants, yes, but not as you know them. 

Things we never thought we’d see: A Post Malone x Crocs’ collaboration. 

Celebrating 10 years since the release of their first collaboration.

Your 16-bit antics are about to go next level.

Few cities so pleasantly surprise as Düsseldorf, with its rollicking nightlife, boundary-pushing architecture and world-class art and fashion scenes well and truly defying its reputation for docility. While the city can appear all-business (the North-Rhine Westphalian capital is one of Germany’s wealthiest thanks to thriving banking and telecom industries), one night spent in a local brewpub will blow those assumptions out of the water.

We’re guessing by now you’ve heard of ‘dark tourism’. Probably from watching budget-Louix-Theroux, David Farrier, bumble his way through war zones and torture sites and nuclear fallout on Netflix’s 2018 hit, Dark Tourist. It’s a show that raises a few ethical questions (without bothering with pesky things, like ethical answers). Should travellers visit places of death, destruction and genocide? Is that just cashed-up Western voyeurism? Does dark tourism help fight ignorance, or is that what we tell ourselves to justify a good holiday anecdote? 

Tucked away in Finnish Lapland, the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is home to some of the most magical igloos and chalets, transforming it into the ideal winter wonderland meets glamping staycation. Think snow-covered wilderness and a trail of quaint igloos with glass roofs, so the only view that you have in bed is the whimsical dance of the aurora borealis. 

It sold out in less than 24 hours in the UK and USA, instantly becoming one of the most hyped about product launches of 2018, and now, finally New Zealand, we can get our hands on cult beauty brand Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Mask without having to take out a personal loan for international postage.

Skydiving, mountain biking, cliff jumping—these are regular rituals for adrenaline junkie Jesse James Cassrels. This plumber-turned-professional athlete is always on the hunt for the next stomach-dropping sport.  

If you find yourself in Boston and you don’t stay in a classic brownstone, are you even really in Boston? Exactly. So, if you, like us, choose your hotel based on character, with a whole lot of luxury thrown in (because you’re worth it), then you’re going to love our latest discovery.

We’ve rounded up some top tips on how to throw the soirée of the season.

A brand new rooftop bar and eatery has opened on Auckland’s Viaduct just in time for summer.

If you could literally turn back time, erase the years of irresponsible sun damage, frown lines, pigmentation—would you?

Buying for someone who digs their career more than their social life? Look no further.

If your sleeping habits are less than predictable, then a dab of LSD wellness oil may well be your metaphorical, even hallucinogenic, cloud nine.

Buying for someone who digs their career more than their social life? Look no further.

New openings, new menus, new food, new drinks. From the arrival of a breakfast cereal beer to the return of Jaffas, there's plenty happening in Auckland on the foodie scene.

If you can’t afford to send your travel-crazy friends and fam on an extravagant holiday, these are the next best things.

We've already popped it on our reading list.

Buying for a super-stylin’ friend and not quite sure where to start? That’s where we come in.

Self-gifting is all about rewarding yourself with those luxury finds you’ve been lusting for all year, and oh-so deserve. We've rounded up your hit list for this December. 

Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have them cancelling all their plans for 2019.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Until you hit the shops to try and get your Christmas shopping done. This year, we’ve got you, so take a load off, get the credit card out and do it all online. 

Christmas is all about giving and what’s better than giving to those in need? These gifts won’t only treat your bestie, they’ll also be helping you do good deed from helping the homeless in Australia to funding a day’s schooling for kids in Africa and Asia.

You never realise how hard it is to buy for a vegan until you’re stuck doing it. Make things easy on yourself and treat your vegan friend to one of these treats.

Some of the best ways to enjoy the sights of Auckland is on two wheels, not four! Check out our list of the six best cycling routes in Auckland.

“Something was really rotten at the core of this case.”

Career coaches are a big deal in the US, but not so much here. Perhaps we’re put off by the term “coach”, thinking it implies we need serious improvement. Or maybe we just don’t know they’re a thing we can take advantage of. 

Designed for a life at full pace, Dior jewellery designer Yoon Ahn’s first Nike collab is pretty damn fast. 

Confirmed: it’s not a musical, rather a "love letter to journalists".

He describes his style with a paintbrush as “contemporary realism”, and his wardrobe as “art slob chic.”