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Finding someone to intrust your precious pupper is of the upmost importance! So that’s why, we’ve compiled a list of doggy day care facilities in the Auckland region.

Today is International Cat Day and, while we would suggest celebrating your feline friend with a cuddle, chances are that he or she is probably not going to be sitting at home waiting for you.

It’s fair to say, and certainly no secret that, dating is just not what it used to be! Old-school romance seems to only exist on-screen in movies, thanks to apps like Tinder and online dating. The latter has some of us seriously feeling like we were born in the wrong decade–what happened to the good ol’ times before Netflix and Chill? Lucky for all the old souls out there, we’ve curated a neat list of 21 old-fashioned date ideas!

Us lucky Aucklander’s are in for a treat this September as, for just one gold coin donation, we will be graced with the opportunity to freely cuddle and play with all

There’s nothing quite like a good ol’ jog to work up a sweat, release some endorphins, and get rid of built-up stress. Is there anything a run can’t fix? Nope, probably not. 

So, if you’re anything like us, you’re all about putting the best things in your body (aka three-cheese fettuccine). But what about when it comes to what goes on your skin?

Whether we’re ordering some exotic food, mingling with tourists, or if just wanna pronounce Taika Waititi’s name correctly, branching out from Kiwi-English has muchos beneficios.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have most certainly heard about Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts before. With their booming success over at our neighbours in Aussie, it’s time to get excited because they’re hitting Auckland!

If you clicked on this link then you deserve the recipe you’re about to read.

Get out and explore what the City of Sails has on offer this week.

Auckland life can be a tough life. We feel you on that one hundy percent. The Outerlink’s constant unreliability to even show up, waiting an eternity to get a table at Dear Jervois on Saturday

As morning temperatures plummet, we often find ourselves reaching for something more comforting to warm the soul…and the mood! 

Here are 9 epic day trips for you to tick off one by one.

Grab your sunnies, Aucklanders, because our city is turning the brightness up high. Waterlight Graffiti is setting up shop in our back yard: Aotea Square!

Auckland’s International Beer Day is a legit thing and not a dream! Yep, that’s right, a whoooole day dedicated to our fave refreshingly frothy bevvie. We’re amped to say the least.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

The Jefferson reconnects with its feminine side as it becomes ‘The Jane’, a temporary cocktail bar giving ladies a place to boogie pre, post or in-between NZ Fashion Week—yeehoo!

Email is a passive aggressive playground for adults, rife with hidden syntactical land mines and doublespeak, used to maintain the allure of professionalism and civility, without which society as we know it would crumble.

You’ll be thrilled to know something very, very, VERY exciting (and delicious) is happening this September. That’s right, a chocolate and coffee festival is coming to Auckland!

Ponsonby is the place to be on a Friday or Saturday night. And so, to make sure you have the best night ever, we’ve come up with the dream pub crawl along this illustrious road.

Hellooo August! Yep, it’s already the eighth month of this year—how did this happen?! We couldn’t tell you. But what we can tell you is that the first weekend of this month is looking to be a wonderful one.

What a month it’s been for the Auckland foodie scene, just when you think things couldn’t get any better, a fresh new batch of gems open their doors. Keeping our tummies full and mouths watering, we’ve rounded up our top picks of the month you don’t want to miss.

Snow is coming to Auckland and you’ll be able to experience the dream-like whiteness all in indoor comfort…now that sounds a bit of us!

We’re here to talk about you. Here’s what your horoscope says you're *really* in for this week.

Heading to the land of the Scots for the original Fringe Festival? Firstly, jealous. Secondly, mmmm that’s about it. From 4 August 2017, Scotland’s capital city will be overthrown with up and coming performers, tourists from around the world and all of the good vibes. But between all the shows, your overpriced Airbnb apartment and the madness that is the Royal Mile, one’s gotta eat, drink and explore. After all, you are in one of the most beautiful cities in the world… and whisky territory. Prepare for that hangover and a bank balance you won't like the look of.

Although the colder months are officially upon us, we’re not ready to surrender ourselves indoors with blanket armour just yet. Instead, you’ll find us pottering around Auckland’s best markets with our cutest umbrella and raincoat to match.

If you love food as much as we do and consider yourself a foodie at heart, August is your month. Why? Because it’s Auckland's annual Restaurant Month. 

Wanting an escape from the winter blues? Well, we’ve got the answer for you!

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are cool and stuff, but dessert is where the real magic happens. While some people wave away the menu after mains, we’ve chosen our happy ending before the meal’s even begun—priorities, right?

‘Tis the season of tissues, lozenges and “bless yous.” They say once you kick the flu, you upgrade into a superior human who’s immune to the virus, but—of course—the sickliness stays one step ahead, mutating around your immunity. So, every year we get the first-world zombie apocalypse that is flu season.

There’s a reason we love Auckland so much, and one of the many reasons is the fact that there is always a heap of fun and free things to do for those of us that are—more often than not—financially challenged.

So, things are getting pretty serious between you and your new boyfriend/girlfriend. You’ve met their flatmates, you’ve met their friends. Heck, you’ve even shared a cocktail with their colleagues. It’s now time for the introduction of all introductions… meeting the parents. Yikes. 

Just like that, August has come ‘round and is already jam-packed with exciting events! This month is naturally one of our faves ‘cause it’s dedicated to food—from special menus to one-off events, your stomach is about to be one happy camper during August’s Restaurant Month. Let’s not forget all the markets, musicals and movie nights—this month is shaping out to be a phenomenal one. Whip out your diaries, it’s time for another glorious month of events in Auckland!

From the folks who gave us Burger Geek comes their newest venture, Ain’t No Taco. And, trust us when we say that all of your taco and tequila dreams are about to come true. 

Auckland has really upped its game in the cafe scene as of late. Of course, none of this would be possible if it weren’t for the baristas, chefs and wait staff hustling day in, day out—and we love ‘em for it! 

A brand spankin’ new week is here and we’ve got an inkling that it’s going to be a goodie. Auckland foodies, make-up junkies and artsy-fartsies, get amped because there’s something for everyone this week!

There may even be one or two that are worth spending that extra mulah on… Goldclass and champagne anyone?

Gemmazye St host a not-for profit dinner every Monday night named Everybody Eats!

Brunch is a sacred right of passage for every young Kiwi, however, sometimes the experience can be tarnished by people who’ve miraculously managed to escape natural selection.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

A couple of months ago we wrote 13 ways to pimp your Mi Goreng and you pretty much frothed. But the truth is, we barely scratched the surface. 

Let’s face it, it’ll be Christmas before y’know it so, here is a list of super awesome things to do in Auckland before the end of 2017.

Because there is just no better boost of confidence than a lashing of bold lippy and a touch of mascara to welcome the evening.

​See ya later July! But before that there’s one more weekend in this wet but wonderful seventh month of the year, packed with places to be and things to do! Variety is the spice of life and the name of this weekend’s game, with something for everyone in any mood, energy level and eagerness to dance.

There is no subject more controversial or sensitive than the conversation about the best burgers in Auckland. 

People of Howick, brace yourselves, we’ve found a damn good café tucked away on Central Terrace, and it is going to Change. Your. Life.

If you’ve ever braved long-haul flights and inevitable jet lag to get to the other side of the world, you’ve probably heard the statement “oh wow, you came all the way from New Zealand?!”. 

Everybody loves a good bargain! So we’re super excited to tell you guys that Auckland is getting its very own op shop tour!

Ah, life—it’s a funny thing. One minute you’re breezing through your early twenties, the next you’re convinced that being 25 (give or take) is the worst thing that could ever happen to a human. Ever.

There’s no better way to treat yo’ self than with a dose of dairy deliciousness that is the milkshake. As self-proclaimed milkshake maniacs, hunting down Auckland’s best milkshakes is a regular activity for us and one that we take very, very seriously.

Ah, the mighty degustation. Not only is it a chance to sample the crème de la crème of a restaurant’s dishes, it’s probs the only time you’ll be encouraged to eat nine courses in one sitting (those DIY Tim Tam degustations you have at home don’t count).

The legend that is Harry Potter simply refuses to die down—and we couldn’t be happier. While we may have all grown up (and they have too), there’s still the magic, the thrill of wingardium leviosa is never far from our adult lives…because who doesn’t need a little help sometimes?

Pop Culture Died In 2009.

Full disclaimer: this recipe takes a goddamn age to make and probably costs more to prepare at home than it does to buy two dozen at your local Vietnamese bakery two blocks from your house.

We’ve searched far and high and are bringing you the crème-de-la-crème of things to do in Auckland. There's everything to keep you your creative juices flowing this week, read and see!

A dark door marks the entrance to the latest, brilliant addition to the West Lynn shops on Richmond Road. It’s name—Honey Bones—is announced in bold, gold letters on the front window.

The adage ‘you are what you eat’ is really—really—relevant when it comes to great skin. Pampering yourself with that six-step beauty regime may be beneficial for your skin but what you put into your mouth has a seriously significant impact on your skin’s barrier. 

A hefty dose of last night’s leftover mince served on rustic toasted bread—our taste buds are oooozing with nostalgic goodness.

This October, us lucky Aucklanders will be treated to a taste of Italy, right in our very own backyards. That’s right, Festival Italiano is back for another year and is bringing the very best of the boot-shaped country all the way to Aotearoa!

Happy Boy is here! The best thing to happen to Royal Oak since, well, forever.

How to make Paneer Tikka Masala—one of the most delightful, filling and delicious breakfasts around!

Friends are the best. We’re not entirely sure where we’d be without them but we do know that it would suck

Words with Friends (AKA the best thing to have happened to the world since the release of the iPhone) is being turned into an IRL game show. If we’re being honest, we don’t 100% understand how it’s going to work, but we’re pretty excited anyway.

The North Shore seriously just gets better and better—and new opening Duck Duck Goose just makes it all the more taste-ational!

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

To celebrate this monumental birthday the team are embarking on a pop up like no other—right here in Auckland City!

It’s winter (duh?) and it seems to be hitting us Aucklander’s like a tonne of bricks. With that being said, we have a few fashion forward essentials that are sure to bring you out of those ever-lasting winter blues. 

Psst! We’ve discovered a restaurant that makes all of your foodie dreams come true.

Podcasts are like videos, but for people who like to actually get shit done while learning new things or being entertained. 

The weekend has graced us yet again in this beautiful city of ours—one so good getting out of bed won’t be as hard (as being the operative word!) and you’ll battle the cold like a champ to get to these stellar events.

Day before pay day, on a perpetual budget or just a little bit, er, stingy? We feel you! 

Britomart’s Progressive Dinner is celebrating its fifth year with not just one but two evenings of pure indulgence.

Welcome, night owl. Since you clicked on this article, it’s likely that it’s either a) 1am and you’re wide awake or b) you got no sleep last night.

This is so great even Ariel wouldn’t want to leave.

You’ll ditch your fiddle leaf fig for these.

The novelty is wearing thin. We feel you.

Kiss those winter blues goodbye and say a big hello to a scrumptious celebration of gourmet vegan (yes, vegan!) food.

What the world needs now is more emoji love.

Here at The Urban List, we’ve decided to put our very own North Shore (FYI, it’s just across that big bridge) under a comical spotlight because, well, we can. 

Trekkies, look away now—this is nothing you’ll want to be a part of. In a galaxy far, far away (umm, okay, Orlando Florida to be precise) comes news of a new hotel that’s set to rock your meagre earth-based existence.

We’ve rounded up exactly how and where to get raclette in Auckland. Raclette is the totally genius way of smothering your fave winter foods in a blanket of rich, melty cheese. Enjoy!

Auckland foodies say hello to your new best friend—Once Strangers. This modern day cafe is serving up some of the best eats in town with a side of fresh quality banter.

Another week is upon us, Aucklanders! We've rounded up our top picks of things to do in Auckland that we guarantee will be a blast!

Morning person or not, there is one thing that will no doubt get us all out of bed—finger lickin’ good food.

Winter means literally one thing (besides comfort food, cocktails and Sunday roasts) and that thing is bingeing TV shows. 

Being an adult is hard. It’s hard enough remembering to take the rubbish out, let alone defrost your dinner.

Australia is just a hop, skip and a jump away—or more appropriately, a prance away… because news just landed that Melbourne is getting a frickin Unicorn Festival! 

Home is where the heart is and Auckland’s latest opening has definitely won us over.

You can now literally stay in an inflatable bubble in the middle of the Icelandic wilderness and watch the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed. How freaking amazing is that?! 

Best Of The Web This Week: A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

Whether you’re planning a big birthday or a special shindig, only the best will do. Because we’re about nothing but the best, we’ve got you covered!

Sorry, guys, we left you in the lurch. We cruelly revealed why you’re still single based on your star sign but failed to provide you with a beacon of hope. Here we are to redeem ourselves. To help make that quest for love a smidgen’ easier, we’ve pinpointed the best AND worst romantic matches for your star sign. Trust us, it’s legit. 

In terms of the slice game, there is one clear winner in our eyes and that is our good friend caramel. 

Cheers to the freakin’ weekend! It’s that time of year again with school holidays in full swing—although that might send a shiver down your spine or has you letting out an exasperated groan, we’ve got you covered to entertain the kids… or to stay away from ‘em! Whether you’re looking to keep the little humans or yourself (or both!) entertained, Auckland has you covered with a ridiculously good line-up of events this weekend.

We’ve compiled a list just for you hard working students. Because, well you deserve it! Keep reading to find out about Auckland’s best student discounts!

Attention all makeup lovers and skincare enthusiasts: Auckland is getting its very own… MECCA MAXIMA. Yep, it’s really happening.

Auckland’s newest opening is offering the harbourside escape you deserve from the hustle and bustle of our big little city. Aura Seaside has arrived and is promising some of the best vibes in town.

Moving out of home does give you independence and resourcefulness a certain Carrie Bradshaw-style feeling of ‘making it on your own’. But it also comes with a bit of a learning curve. 

Auckland just got a whole lot more hip and hoppin’ with it’s latest opening, Rabbit Cafe. We think it just may be the most creative, crafty and charming eatery in town!

Ok, it’s official, you’re going on your first Tinder date and you simply have no idea what to do—something fun, not too tiring and not too boring and well… let’s admit it…awkward first dates are inevitable so that’s almost impossible to avoid. BUT, boy-oh-boy, do we have you covered with some of Auckland’s finest Tinder date locations. You’ll thank us later…

Take a seat and take a deep breath—you’re gonna want to be sitting down for this one. Inhale, exhale and relaaax. Okay, are you mentally prepared? Because what we are about to tell you is the best news, ever.

Ah romance, there’s nothing quite like it. Staring deeply into each other’s eyes, holding those hands and cuddling just warms the heart.

If you thought doughnuts were worth getting out of bed for, then you’ve never had a cronut.

We’ve got your guide to all the activities and events on throughout the week to ensure your second half of the year marks an absolute banger! Its time to get social, get active and get accomplished.

The first few hours of the day have a huge (rather intimidating) impact on our lives. Not only does it set the tone for the rest of the day, but determines our actions while influencing the choices we are yet to make. 

Weekends are for exploring and adventures. We don’t know about you, but our favourite kinds of adventures are when it includes good food.

Get ready for an overload of snuggles and stretching (yep that’s officially a thing) because Auckland is getting its very own day of yoga alongside… kittens!

Nothing warms your bones faster than curry noodle soup. And, The Wandering Matilda's pumpkin and carrot penang curry noodle soup is one of the most satisfying, slurpilicious dishes we've come across in a long, long time.

When it comes to cafes in Auckland, we like them sneaky. Hidden down alleyways, disguised by vines and in the spots we’d least expect to find them.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

Be excited! The doors have opened to the CBD’s newest one-stop spot for the best pies, eats and caffeine kicks in town!

Do you find yourself with an ever growing collection of clothes but yet still seem like you can’t find anything to wear? Then we’ve got the scoop on an event that’s perfect for you.

Hurrah—it’s time to dust off your weekend best and take on another brilliant weekend in this city of ours! Although the temptation to stay in bed is strong thanks to the winter chills, get ready to get out there ‘cause there’s so much out there to discover this weekend!

Prepare to step into that time machine friends, we’re cruising right on back to the ‘70s! 

Good food and good times go together like Sid and Nancy. There’s nothing we love more than hearty, mouth-watering eats paired with a decent dose of good vibes.

Spread the word! Remuera is home to a hip new modern bakery serving up some of the best treats in town!

I’m going to tell you a secret, are you ready? One mask is never enough. Which is probably why multimasking has become such a trend.

We all know star signs are the basis of everything we are. Every single one of us is who we are as a result of where the moon was at the exact time we were born. It’s just a fact of life, kind of like Bigfoot, or the genuine people you meet on Tinder.

Oh Ponsonby, you sure are one of a kind. Brimming with all sorts of cool places to shop, eat and drink, you really do have a special place in our hearts.

Hold your sombreros, amigos—we’re getting festive! The iconic Mexican Cafe is celebrating 34 years of existence with an abundance of specials, themed days and wait for it… a burrito-eating contest! 

In our big little country there are some fashion empires that we are taking the world by storm! We’re talking brands advocating a clean, green, ethical reputation that us Kiwis are so proud to take in our stride.

Everyone loves a new establishment to check out. Whether it’s somewhere to fill the innermost desires of your stomach or a place to park up and taste out a scrummy new cocktail menu, we need to visit and we need to visit now.

While Auckland has no shortage of cheap ‘n’ chic restaurants, when you’re in the mood for something special a $15 wine and dine deal just doesn’t cut the culinary mustard. Thankfully, Auckland is also home to some of the best fine dining and award-winning cuisine, ever. Perfect for any special occasion, these fine dining restaurants will truly knock your socks off. And my, oh my, aren’t they fine! Here’s The Urban List’s edit of Auckland’s best fine dining restaurants.

Drop everything and get yourself to K’ Road ASAP, because you sure as hell are not gonna want to miss out on Auckland’s latest crazy creation.

There’s never a dull moment in Auckland, and this week is no exception! Turn off the Netflix, crawl out of bed, wriggle out of your PJs and head on out to some of the hip-and-happenin’ things going on in our big city.

So, you’ve moved countries. Or cities. Or suburbs. Or something. Either way, you’re looking to expand your circle, and making friends as a grown-up is really hard. Really, hard. Like, sitting on the side of the year six disco while the other kids are doing The Macarena, hard.

July means we’re halfway into winter and the cold days suggest staying in rather than going out. It’s Netflix and chill and emphasis on the chill—not the type you’d prefer, either.

Say adios to the treadmill and opt for a more scenic route this weekend. Featuring beautiful coastlines, stunning waterfalls and native bush, we promise these walks will bring you delight and feed your soul—they're the best hikes and walks in Auckland.

¡Ay, caramba! One of the tastiest openings of the year is Parnell’s Braulho. Tucked away off of St Georges Bay Road, you’ll find the small but mighty little eatery. 

It’s time to tackle the coldest month of the year the only way us Aucklanders know how—by jam-packing it with events! Filled to the brim with events for everyone, you best plan your month around them ‘cause you’re not going to want to miss all this fun!

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

If, like us, coffee is life, then you’ll be pretty darn happy to hear about new Parnell café, Simon & Lee. 

It’s no secret Kiwi lingerie brand Lonely is pretty freakin’ awesome. They’re not afraid to sing their messages of positive body image from the rooftops.

Forget the upcoming parliament election, there’s a more pressing election you need to know about: The Big Burgerlection.

When it comes to putting together a killer outfit, there’s no denying that French women are the absolute masters of this fine art. Whether she’s strutting around the markets, chillaxing at the park or unwinding over a café crème with her gal pals—the French woman sure knows how to look effortlessly chic, no matter the occasion. So to help you channel your inner French gal, we’ve put together a handy little guide that will have you looking as if you’ve stepped off the streets of Paris!

June may be quietly bowing out to make way for the start of July this weekend, but we’ll be far from quiet—the weekend is here and we’re ready to have some fun!

Prepare for all of the feels.

As far as we’re concerned: Simon Gault can do no wrong. He’s graced our TV screens on MasterChef, his homewares fill our kitchens and he takes our home cooked meals from zero to hero with his flavoursome spice blends. 

Last year we brought you the news that Auckland was getting a New Year’s Eve festival and everyone pretty much lost their shit. Why? Because when it comes to the Christmas holiday period, Aucklanders make a beeline for the Coromandel or Omaha or anywhere other than the City of Sails.

Auckland is versatile, vibrant and almost never making up its mind in terms of weather. With that being said, there is a vast range of fashion trends in this city that basically epitomize each suburb to a f**king t. Don’t try deny it…we have proof. Here are the top fashion trends you really should be wearing according to your suburb.

Royal Oak just got a whole lot more groovy, baby, yeah! Oak Eatery has arrived and it is the eatery locals have been waiting for.

Kia ora our fellow Kiwis! If you’re ever in need of a little Kiwiana get-up, here are a few places in Auckland where Kiwiana décor is waiting for you…

There’s a hip, cool new dude on the scene and he’s serving up some of the best eats in town. Perhaps the luckiest street in Auckland—Shortland St—is now home to the super-suave Hugo’s Bistro. 

Get out ya helmet and peddle on down to Subway Tamaki Drive tomorrow for a free breakfast! Yep— you heard that right, Free!

Sometimes, there’s nothing more of a godsend than a holey bagel. Lucky ‘burb Parnell has been blessed once again with the opening of the latest and greatest Goodness Gracious.

We’ve got your back (as per usual) and are here to help you wade through the sequinned waters of ‘high fashion’.

The lucky peeps in West Auckland have had access to one of the best dumplings and Asian bites ever and now those closer to the central city don’t have to travel so far to indulge. That’s right, Mr Zhou’s now has a sister site in Mt Eden and we couldn’t be any. More. Excited.

We contemplated keeping this recipe within the walls of the office, but we decided humanity had put up with enough shit already this year without being deprived of God’s sweet tartlet, so please accept this juicy olive branch from us to you.

Mi Goreng noodles are already as close to perfection as a 60c packet of vaguely suspicious and addictive flavourings are going to get. Improving them is like setting out to make a rounder sphere, or telling Mozart to ‘put more notes in’. How do you improve on such a finely nuanced gastronomic masterpiece? (For the sake of this article, we’re putting aside the fact that instant noodles have more salt than two Big Macs and are loaded with MSG, a substance that will probably cause future generations to evolve webbed feet and gills or something.)  

Aucklanders, there’s no excuse for staying in this week. Okay? Absolutely no excuse. With a so many epic things on this week, staying home is, quite frankly, not an option. 

Apparently people hate bananas. I’d just like to clarify that I’m not one of those people—I freaking love bananas. But after a recent banana binge, some of my dear friends thought they needed to tell me all the things wrong with bananas. So I’m handing the mic over to the banana haters…

We reckon Auckland should be renamed The Land Of Beauty with its spectacular vistas and, with the worst of the bad weather officially over, it’s time to come out of hibernation and make the most all that’s on our doorstep. 

What's better than indulging your sweet tooth? When it's raw of course! And so we are pretty bloody excited to share this raw blueberry cheesecake recipe from Wandering Matilda!

Ever dreamt of going down the rabbit hole with Alice? Well dream no more, because a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is coming to the eclectic and quirky world of K’ Road.

Delivery services are popping up all over Auckland and allowing us to be that much lazier. To make your life even easier we have compiled a list of the ones you need in your life right now.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

Auckland knows a thing or two about farmers’ markets. Sample cheese, sniff out the freshest fruit and veg, listen to some live music, carb-load at bakery stalls and see if your new boyfriend is husband material (real men don’t run from organic honey).

Yep, The Truck Stop pop-up event you need on your to-do list, stat.

Gone are the days of giving up on all things interiors because nothing you like will fit in your awkwardly small apartment. 

Auckland is illuminated for you this weekend! We're not just talking about the stunning seven star cluster of Matariki, either. Celebrate the Maori New Year with special productions, planetarium shows and light illuminations! Which of course, will all be accompanied with New Zealand and Maori inspired delights for you to feast on!

Auckland’s Sky Tower will be lit to imitate a morning sunrise to welcome in the Maori New Year. In collaboration with the Matariki Festival, Te Korakora is coming to Federal Street, bringing you a taste of Te Ao Māori for the Maori New Year.

Just putting it out there—book clubs are officially cool. And no, we don’t mean discussing Wuthering Heights with a group of middle-aged mums over egg sandwiches. You’ll be pleased to know you won’t even have to put on pants or leave the comforting confines of your bed, for these clubs. 

If there’s two things that Korean restaurants know how to do exceptionally well, its buffets and barbeque! Whether it’s having an extensive menu of grilled delicacies and fried chicken, or having a huge buffet, Korean restaurants know how to maximise the dining experience!

Sam, Sammy, Samuel, Samantha.  You’re besties with one, had a fling with one or maybe you are one. 

Matariki’s Darkness and Light installation brings the stars down to Earth. You’ll find the stars amongst the silos at Silo Park.

Without your parents it is likely you would not be alive right now. As their offspring, however, it is your duty to mock them endlessly.

They’ve got a problem: homelessness. You’ve got a problem: doglessness. But together you can get rid of the less and turn it into happiness.

Jervois Road is now home to yet another opening so good you’ll be racing down to give it a try.

Holy Moly, it’s June already–where has this year gone? But lucky for us, Auckland is continuing to provide us with plenty of spectacular things going on, so you can make the most of your week. Featuring a pop-up winter wonderland, wellness workshop, live script reading of the 90’s classic Clueless and a night of BBQ and brews–this epic line-up is one you’ll want to hit up!

We’ve come up with 10 wonderfully ridiculous questions for you to hit someone over.

Your wedding day is quite possibly the most special and exciting day of your life. You get to lock in forever with your loved one, eat all the food, drink all the wine and dance the night away with an assortment of your favourite people. Honeymoons, however, are the icing on the cake and New Zealand just so happens to be one of the best honeymoon-ing spots in the world.

Just when you thought Ponsonby Central couldn't get any better, a brand spanking new eatery opens up—and boy oh boy, have we got a gem for you!

Concerned about turning your early winter bod into a sparkling summer rig? Well worry no more, because dad bod bathers are here to save the day.

Peanut butter makes the world go around. And, if you’re anything like us, peanut butter is not only a food, it’s an obsession.

A clickable smorgasbord of celebrity trash talk, food porn, good-to-knows, generally interesting chat-starters, and anything else we think you should know about from around the Internet. It’s your watercooler cheat sheet for the week. 

Leave your ‘mainstream’ bars behind you and head on underground for some of Auckland’s finest hidden drinking establishments. That’s right—we’ve rounded up the best of this city’s alleyway, basement, attic and side street bars for all your covert drinking ops. Cause we’re nice. Here are Auckland's most hidden bars. Shhhhhh.

We can’t think of anything better than getting the hell out of here and going on an adventure.

You know the drill. There’s a sale on flights, or a sweet little AirBnB, you look at each other, hearts in your eyes like Bugs Bunny when he sees the girl bunny in Space Jam, and it’s time. Time to take the plunge into your first couple’s vaycay.  Don’t panic, we’ve all been there. And to soften the blow, here are the things that can, will, and maybe even should happen on your first couple’s getaway. 

The weekend has rolled right back around in this stellar city of ours, and it’s bringing some incredible events with it.

That’s right, the legendary Satya have spread the love and opened up their second chai lounge. Perhaps K’ Road’s new best-kept secret you’ll have to keep a keen eye out for this one.

Sometimes you just need a little something extra to get you through the week. It doesn't matter what day it is.There are actually places that are pumping in Auckland every night of the week.

Loosen your belt buckle, tuck in your napkin and get your knife and fork at the ready. Auckland just got a whole lot tastier and you’re going to want to eat it ALL.

K' Road just got a whole lot more hip with its latest new opening, Daily Daily.

There’s no better feeling than getting your hands on some super cool, fresh and funky threads. But when your bank balance is looking a little bleak, you can always count on outlet stores to have your back.

We all need a break from the daily hustle, some time to unwind, chillax and catch up. Well lucky for us, there’s a new spot to do just that. Say aloha to Britomart’s latest bar, Talulah! 

Growing up in West Auckland brings a whole different perspective to city life.

Auckland’s getting a whole new taste of India with the latest new opening, 1947 eatery.

If you’re anything like us, the delightful musical La La Land totally stole your heart. You were glued to the movie screen as you watched Mia and Sebastian sing and dance their way around Los Angeles.

Some heroes wear capes, but the real ones make sandwiches. Eden Terrace is one lucky ‘burb and now home to the most super sandwich stop in town.

Shut the front door, Auckland! Toast-your-own s’mores are taking over the city and yep, they’re every bit as amazing as they sound (and look!).

If decision making isn’t your strong suit and menus give you anxiety, then sushi trains (or Kaiten sushi for the food snobs) are for you. 

There’s something so magical about the underwater world. Colourful coral, tropical fish, sea turtles and shipwrecks...the ocean is brimming with all things wonderful! 

Right in the middle of café central, a newcomer has opened and it’s just what Herne Bay was missing. Beatrix brings European flair and fare to Jervois Rd.

Oh Auckland, you’re a gift that keeps on giving! This week we’re in for a treat with everything from curry and coffee to musicals and morning raves.

Please enjoy this list of GTFO-adorable dogs to follow and fall in love with.

Alas, the weekend is almost upon us! Get over those weekday blues and celebrate with some amazing food! Unsure of where to go? Don’t worry fellow Aucklanders, we at The Urban List have you covered so here are our recommendations of the five restaurants and cafes you should visit this weekend.

Aucklanders, get ready. The pop-up we’ve all been waiting for is finally setting up shop in our city and it’s promising to be our new hidey-hole this winter! 

Not all superheroes wear capes, y’know? Tomorrow is your chance to be a superhero and save a puppy. Yep, that’s right—a puppy needs your help!

Kia ora, Kiwis. Auckland’s newest eatery, The Lula Inn, is giving us a taste of home in the most glorious fashion—who knew Kiwi cuisine could be so fine?!

It's cold and all you want to do is stay under the covers. We get it, and so does The Wandering Matilda. That's why she has created this deliciously easy and super quick banana and peanut butter porridge recipe to get you moving in the morning.

It’s no secret that Chinese food has a special place in our foodie hearts. So when we heard that a brand-spanking new Chinese eatery is coming to town, we were jumping with joy!

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Aucklanders, brace yourselves, an epic new style of the pub has arrived. A gift to the foodie scene, The Chamberlain, is every bit as awesome as you can imagine.

We “moustache” you for your attention because we have some sweet news to share, Moustache is opening their new milk and cookie bar tomorrow in Orakei!

It's official, winter is well on its way. Donning a duvet and taking to the street would be a great option for facing the cold, we get that. Yet, unfortunately, it's not the most 'en vogue' option, is it? Dressing for winter needn't mean itchy jumpers and ill-fitting thermals. Nor should it need to be a gruelling or a chore. For easy and effortless winter wear, these 10 wardrobe staples are a must this season.

The winter days we’ve been dreading so very much have finally come and baby, it’s cold outside! But that’s not stopping us Aucklanders from doing what we do best—making the most of the weekend! You can be sure you’ll be doing just that with so much on this weekend.

There are good dates and bad dates. There are also amazing dates (ie you get laid at the end) and there are catastrophically horrendous slow-motion-train-wreck dates.

Let’s be honest, if you’re a sports fan, and you live in Auckland, then you're more than familiar with Eden Park. With all the amazing venues around Kingsland and Mount Eden, there is no shortage of places to grab a bite to eat. We’ve rounded up best places to grab something to eat and drink before heading to a game.

So you’ve mastered the art of cooking the perfect two-minute noodles. Now it's time to take your cooking to the next level and broaden your recipe repetoire!

Dumplings are just one part of Asian cuisine that we go crazy for...along with ramen, sushi and oodles of noodles, of course! With this in mind and with chopsticks in hand, we thought it was about time we created a list of Auckland’s best Asian desserts. 

Feeling like the mid-Winter blues are getting you down? Dreaming of that next big holiday? Well we’re going to let you in on an exciting little secret! Hilton Hotels & Resorts are bringing a world-first experience to New Zealand this Winter, creating bespoke rooms inspired by Veuve Clicquot’s famous Hotel du Marc Reims in Champange, France!

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We’ve scoured the depths of the app stores to bring you the best way to hack winter fitness

V Love is here to keep you warm this winter.

Despite another much-needed long weekend coming and (almost) going, leading us into another set of shorter weekdays–Auckland, has no shortage of events and exciting things brimming! Whether it be catching the last of Queen’s Birthday festivities at the wharf, wining and dining to a six-course degustation, or stargazing with a glass of vino and cheese in-hand–your weekdays are no doubt, in for a treat. 

ICYMI everyone’s talking about India right now, and in our humble travel loving opinion you should be too.

We are lucky enough in Auckland to have some of the best chefs, ever. This week we turn the spotlight to multi award-winning chef Des Harris. Once executive chef of exclusive restaurant Clooney, he has recently moved to one of the most beautiful restaurants in the City of Sails—Pilkingtons. 

That’s right Aucklanders, you can thank us later, we’ve found you a shiny new hole-in-the-wall coffee spot and you’re going to love it.

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Wine, wine, glorious wine. We crave a glass after a tough week (day) at work, we slurp its deliciousness down with (almost) every meal and we dream about it on most weekends (before bathing in it on a Saturday night).

Makeup and beauty lovers rejoice! Gone are the days you had to find the nearest MAC store to lust over their newest collections and grab the products before they sold out! From today, you can now shop for MAC makeup from the comfort of your own home! In partnership with Farmers, a full range of MAC’s basic products (both makeup and accessories) will be available through the Farmers online site!

We’ve all heard the phrase, “kick back and relax” whenever we’ve gone to watch a live play, performance or film. At HOYTS Wairau Park, moviegoers can now kick back and relax with the multiplex cinema now completely fitted with reclining cinema seats!

We’re almost halfway through the year already?! Woah. Lazy summer days in January seemed like just yesterday but the year has flown right by our eyes so if you haven’t already­, it’s time to make the most of this very moment!

In some ways, Tinder made it easier for people to meet people and become naked with them. In other ways it turned the internet into a vast human swamp of despair, full of social quicksand, conversational pitfalls, and venomous Douche Snakes (careful, they bite).

Guys, we need to talk about Kevin mayonnaise. We’ve been silent for far too long and enough is enough. Forget Donald Trump, it’s mayo that’s ruining the world. One. precious. sandwich. at. a. time. If you can’t stand the disgusting white sludge yourself (we understand), here are all things only mayo haters understand.

If you’re anything like us, cheese = life. Bloomy bries, creamy blues, crunchy Parmigiano Reggiano and velvety goat’s milk…we want it all, and we want it now.

Custom Lane is your new secret laneway right in the heart of Britomart (under the Mercure hotel). To celebrate, they are giving away free donuts from your fave donuteers Doornuts! Your wishes have been answered. 

Say goodbye to the harbour bridge as you know it because things are changing in little ol’ Auckland. Auckland’s icon is set to become even more iconic.

We are absolutely fizzing with excitement with the news Moët is hosting an international party day and it’s coming to Auckland!

As amicable as you hope they can be, breakups are never, ever easy, nor simple. No matter how good or bad the relationship was and no matter how it ended, there are a few things that will absolutely definitely happen after a break up. Here are 33 of them.

This bright beauty will offer some much-needed winter respite, with live bands, DJs and comedy to entertain your socks off.

This is how you can nail a cheeky getaway—it’s important, okay.

We’re always looking for new and exciting excuses to drink [in moderation] here at The Urban List, and thankfully now that the weather is taking a sharp hairpin turn towards flu season, we can start unboxing the deep chest of cold-weather specific beverages that make frozen windscreens and bathroom runs in the middle of the night that little bit more tolerable.

There are reasons as to why Auckland is New Zealand’s most populated city and one of them is that there’s something new to do every week! So if you find yourself short of ideas on what to do this week, The Urban List has you covered!

Before you go getting all sad that winter is here, flick on the TV, cosy up on your couch and queue up the following movies and shows that are coming to a Netflix account near you soon. Winter’s looking better already, isn’t it?

Ya know, going to the movies used to be a seriously classy event. Do we not love ourselves enough to know we deserve more than sticky floors and high-grossing Hollywood blockbusters? We ought to know better than to believe our only option for a movie date is the cinema in your nearest mall. In historical buildings, underground and even bang-smack in the middle of town, Auckland is home to cinemas that will make you fall in love with the movies all over again. Pop your corn, The Urban List Auckland presents: Auckland’s Best Alternative Cinemas.

Erhhhhmahhhgherd. Nutella AND peanut butter granola. Breakfast just got a whole lot more interesting thanks to the lovely lady over at The Wandering Matilda.

Guys, big news. We’ve been sitting on some rather juicy intel’ and today we’re practically freaking out because we finally get to share it with you all — we’re launching The Urban List Gold Coast and The Urban List Sunshine Coast! Yep, we’ve officially taken up residence at the beach and we’re loving it (and not just ‘cause our tans have never been better, although that certainly helps tbh.)!

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Ladies it’s time to treat yo’selves because Gusto at The Grand (pronounced guh-stoh) have created a very special lunch menu just for you. Sorry no boys allowed.