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March may not be delivering the weather we have all been craving (ummm…summer, what happened??) but that hasn’t stopped us from making the most of everything Auckland has to offer.

To take the pressure off your next visit or stopover to La-La-Land, we’ve pulled together a guide on how you should spend 48 hours in Los Angeles.

2016 may have been the year when Ricky Baker introduced us to the word magestical, but 2017 is the year of the reboot. Following in Gilmore Girls’ footsteps (hopefully only in concept and not quality), there are a number of TV shows and movies that have announced a return to the big and small screen this year.

Although we should probably be making the most of our Saturdays and Sundays, sometimes it can be a struggle leaving the couch, let alone leaving the city.

If there's one thing we love, it's a goooood night market. There's something about the smell, the energy, the darkness and of course, food, that makes it one of the best things to do in Auckland. 

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 into your hardcore drum and bass or can often be seen tearing up the d’floor to not-so-guilty pleasures (not us—promise!) Auckland has sure as hell got it going onnnn.

If the daily struggle is starting to take its toll and you’ve had enough of trying to ‘adult’, instead of flinging your toys out of the pram and throwing a tantrum in the middle of Countdown, put that dummy back in and listen up.

Great news—it’s almost the weekend! Even better news? It’s almost the weekend, and you’re in Auckland for it.

Let’s be honest, when it comes to food delivery, Auckland hasn’t really had a lot going on. But as of TODAY that’s all going to change. 

There’s no denying us Kiwis love a good pie. You’ll never hear us turning down a mince and cheese number from the service station’s warmer—we could never deny such deliciousness.

How do you make your downward facing dog 147 times more fun? Let us tell you. Add a cold brew (or two) and a room filled with like-minded, slightly tipsy individuals—let’s just visualise this for a minute. What could possibly go wrong?

So, you finally booked that ticket to Europe (congrats!) and now it’s almost time to take a ride on a big jet plane to the other side of the world. While the excitement is very real, you’re probably also wondering how you’re going to survive 14+ hours in the air. Fret not, folks! It’s 100% not as terrible as it sounds.

Green does not mean boring, folks. And, proving they know what’s what when it comes to all things good, The EcoWest Festival is returning to West Auckland this Saturday for a month-long party of all things seriously eco! 

Kebabs are only a small part of one of the tastiest and most flavoursome cuisines out there: Turkish. With aromatic spices, exotic sides and mouth-watering feeds, we just couldn’t resist letting you guys know about Auckland’s best Turkish restaurants!

Have you ever been on a date and agonised over the possibility of spinach in your teeth? Well don’t you worry because we have the solution for you! (Unless you’re afraid of the dark that is…)

But the real day we want this March is Beauty & The Beast day, as in the day that movie we all can’t wait for is released.

I broke up with wine for 30 days—for reals.

In this day and age, there are an abundance of new skills to learn every single day.

You don’t have to be David Attenborough hiding out in the Serengeti to catch a glimpse of our subjects in question. 

Today we bring you a (hella simple) recipe for making bar-standard Frosé at home because we are literally the gift that keeps on giving. Forget paying twenny buckeroonies at a bar in the city for a glass of frozen fruit and Gossips rosé, save the money and spend it on chicken and cheese burgs from the loose change menu four hours later.

If you’re unfamiliar with the exciting flavours of Malaysian cuisine, it’s time you and your taste buds were educated. 

Hit this list up and make the most of the week!

In a perfect world, camping is all about breathing in fresh air, drinking hot chocolate and wearing nothing but flannel shirts. In reality, it’s all of the above, but with a whole lot of swearing as you try to put your tent up and trying not to die on your way to the ‘toilet’ in the middle of the night.

Ah, plants. You fickle, fragile little things. Yes, you’re cute and make our homes look stylish and ourselves look a little more adult. But, you know what? You’re kind of a massive pain to look after. 

Now, we know we’re not the only ones who whole-heartedly live for Saturday and Sundays, but sometimes a weekend spent mimicking the personality of a sloth isn’t always a great use of time.

​If you’re having a bad day, it’s about to get feta—we’ve got some grate news!

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. 

Oh. Em. Effing. Gee. These buffalo cauliflower tacos with blue cheese sauce are probably the best thing that will happen to you this month. Holly Nicholls AKA The Wandering Matilda knows the way to our hearts is buffalo anything with blue cheese sauce, and this time she's really done us a solid by making them with cauliflower, one of our all time fave vegetables.

We can’t get enough of Auckland’s rocking food truck scene and, with newcomer Pork ‘n’ Beans on the scene, we’ve got one more reason to chase them around town!

There are two types of people in the world—those who wear colour and those who don’t. If you’re reading this already, we’re probably guessing that come rain, hail or shine, you’ll be wearing black. 

The Smoothie Bowl, is serving up...well, smoothie bowls! Yep, they’ve got all the colourful, slurpable goodness you can imagine.

Love to relax? Love champagne? Love a taste of luxury? Well, do we have news for you!

Newsflash! This weekend is the first weekend of autumn. Let that sink in for a minute. Just like that, summer has slipped through your fingers. 

For 19 spectacular days this March, our city will once again play host to a smorgasbord of international and homegrown talent, as we welcome back the Auckland Arts Festival.

Roll over Romeo and Juliet, because the two most iconic soul mates of all time have come together: home delivery and fresh American-style doughnuts.

Read on and we’ll give you some tips on how to clean your house like a boss, for absolutely free!

While we can’t say much for the weather this February, we can sure say a lot about the fabulous new openings that popped up across Auckland.

If you’re a Ponsonby local or just enjoy a drink along the strip now and again, you’re no doubt familiar with The Whiskey. And now, causing a stir in the neighbourhood is the arrival of its younger sibling right next door—Win-Win!

Ohhh poutine, you saucy, thing you. How is something so simple just so damn good?! If you have never tried this Quebecious cuisine, it's time to change that! And boy do we have an absolute treat to announce—Auckland is getting a poutine food truck! 

The last day of summer is here—here's what the stars predict for your first week of autumn. 

No, we are not ‘vertically challenged’, yes, we did ‘eat our greens’ and ‘drink our milk’ as kids and yes, we are old enough to buy that PG 13 film. 

What a wonderful modern world we live in where you can veganise all your classic desserts! With all the options on offer in Auckland these days, you’ll forget what regular ol’ dairy cream even tastes like.

Something magical happens when the Italian aperitif Aperol is mixed with soda water and prosecco. It’s like a little explosion of summer in your mouth.

 Etxeberria has all the sizzling flare you can shake a stick at!

With the evenings still nice and warm its time to embrace mid-week plans—don't be waiting for the weekend. Whether you try out a new yoga class, share a glass of rosé after work or drop it low at a hip-hop concert on a Wednesday—check out this list for the week! 

Whether you’re chasing cultural experiences, some relaxation and rejuvenation or just want to party for 48 hours straight, Siem Reap in the north-west of Cambodia is the destination for you! From temples, circus shows and bike tours to cute cafes, shopping and day spas, Siem Reap has a little something for everyone.

Auckland Pride Festival is in full swing and we couldn’t be happier! With so much to see, do and celebrate, Pride fest is all about showcasing and flaunting everything fabulous and wonderful in our LGBTQI society.

Auckland, Auckland, Auckland. You span nearly 5000km, house more than 1.5 million people and are chock-a-block full of knock-your-socks-off scenery. 

Life can get pretty damn hard sometimes. With life seemingly more stressful every single day, it can feel isolating and as if it’s one against the world!

Let’s be honest, Birkenhead doesn’t have a whole lot going on when it comes to wining and dining—until now. Introducing the new kid on the block: The Junction Eatery.

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. 

All you can eat? Challenge accepted! We found heaven, and it’s a place on earth—although it may look a little different to what you imagined.

Just when you thought Disney’s Moana couldn’t get any better, it’s back again as a sing-along! Moana has sailed back into theatres for another adventure—you can relive the laughs, magic and excitement all over again, while belting out only the best movie soundtrack EVER! 

Clichés aren’t always on point, but when it comes to #Auckland…well, there are just some things we can’t hide from the world.

Farewell the sunny season with three days of festivals, food and flicks!

​The 2017 Oscars season is upon us and we couldn’t be more pumped! It’s all going down on Monday 27 February (26 February if you’re in the states), so you’ve only got a few more days to catch all of the flicks and cast your judgements for who should win the top gongs.

Leave your mental images at the door.

Crispy, chewy, ooey and gooey, pizza has the ability to warm the soul like nothing else. But with so many pizzerias in Auckland to choose from, the stakes for the slice has never been so high. 

In this day and age, helping good old Mother Earth is a great priority for many and, let’s face it, it doesn’t have to be hard. 

​Dominion Road is—hands down—the best street in Auckland. Because, how many streets have an entire song dedicated to them?! Dominion Road does. 

Auckland is taking things to a whole new level with the arrival of a floating theatre.

There’s more than one type of star that’s important in the month of February. Hollywood’s night of nights is almost upon us so in ode to the other kind of stars out there here is a movie-themed horoscope just for you. 

There’s no doubt about it, mindfulness is having a red hot moment in 2017.

Sometimes, a big old-fashioned closet clean-out is what you need to refresh, revamp and part ways with your clothes that just aren’t cutting it anymore. 

The key to surviving the summer heat waves is keeping your blinds drawn, wearing breathable materials and consuming enough alcohol that you pass out and can no longer consciously feel the heat.

It’s been a long time coming, but Auckland’s public transport is finally doing a pretty swell job at keeping this city moving.

2017 was going to be YOUR year, wasn’t it? You were going to channel you inner Wonder Woman to run a marathon, squat 100kgs (goals) and conquer a forearm stand in yoga.

To brighten up your Monday and get you through those long-ass, never-ending, why-is-it-only-11am work days, we’ve compiled a list of things to look forward to this week. 

In need of some gym-spiration? You’ve come to the right place! Straight from our aptly named “let’s get sweaty” playlist, these absolute bangers will get the heart pumping and muscles burning. 

If eating your body weight in sashimi and skiing down a mountain with fresh pow pow every day sounds like a dream come true, then get yourself to Niseko stat! They don’t call it the powder capital of the world for nothing.

These sticky pork noodle bowls from The Wandering Matilda are one of the most insanely delicious—yet ridiculously easy—dinners you'll ever be able to whip up. You can use just about any veggies you've got lying in your fridge and you can also swap out the pork for chicken—but why would you want to really?

Champagne, roses, polo…oh my! We are blushing at the thought of the sparkling pink festivities on its way to Auckland this February.

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 need a bevvy after making it through the working week (can we get an Amen?!) or searching for a place to catch up with mates, us Aucklanders are always looking for the best spots to get our drink on.

Whether you’re fairly new in town or a resident Kiwi through and through, there’s no denying that you’ve probably visited a few slightly stereotypically cheesy, tourist attractions in your time here. 

With so many red-faced blunders and awkward encounters, we wanted to share all of the things that only people who hate going to the hairdresser will understand.

Auckland is coming in hot this weekend (even if the weather may not be) with heaps of awesome events that will tickle your fancy. 

Pass the cocktail pls. We're about to show you how to kill it in Palm Springs. This Cali desert oasis is actual heaven. 

To help you on your way of having the most Auckland experience EVER, here are our top seven things to do, in this marvelous city!

The generational gap has never been wider, with oldies struggling with television remotes and the youngest of our times running virtual (coding) circles around literally everyone.

Us Kiwis are notorious for being one of the most relaxed groups of people on the planet. With such a blasé attitude and ‘whatever dude’ can-do way of thinking, you’d think it would be pretty damn hard to piss use off. However, everyone has their gripes and that certainly doesn’t exclude us New Zealand folk.

​One of the most anticipated events of the year is back and this year, it’s bigger, bolder and better than the last! That’s right, Auckland Fringe Festival is here for 2017!

Another year, another day dedicated to all things lovey dovey in our lives. Shacked up with a winner? Congrats! Single as a pringle? The ol’ Valentine’s Day probably feels like a kick in the guts right now. 

Auckland and Asian fusion seem to be having a moment. A tribe of restaurants are jazzing up all sorts of dishes in ways our taste buds have never experienced and we can’t seem to get enough. 

Everyone’s favourite chance to sell more greeting cards day of love is here. Whether you have plans or not for this special day we’ll be your Valentine. Take a look through the stars and enjoy your very own zodiac love song.

We recently chatted with Josh about where he finds his inspiration, his favourite comfort dish and, that essential tidbit—what he’d cook The Urban List team for dinner. 

No summer is complete without an ice chocolate (or several). Hot drinks can take a hike because all we want in life is an icy, chocolatey drink to quench our thirst.

On Valentine’s Day, you will encounter a variety of couples trying to get it right. Here are seven couples you're guaranteed to see.

​We know, we know, it’s Monday and you’re probably not too stoked about it! Fret not, there’s always plenty happening in Auckland.

Life in the City of Sails ain’t always good for the soul. If the traffic wasn’t enough, the ever-changing weather, constant road works, and the general hustle and bustle are sure to keep you high-strung and ready to blow your top at the next punk who pushes into your lane.

What is better than sunshine? Food and sunshine, of course! With the Italian’s claiming to be the top dogs of everything al fresco, we can’t help but disagree! C’mon, Auckland has just as many (if not more!) gorgeous outdoor eateries, cozy little courtyards and utterly perfect picnic spots to soak up the rays and munch away the days.

​You set yourself a New Year’s resolution to get fighting fit, didn’t you? How’s that working for you? All too often, life gets in the way and you find yourself running around like a headless chicken with no time to pick up those dumbbells—don’t worry, we understand.

We don’t know about you guys but cheese is pretty much life. Whether it's sprinkled on pizza, popped on a platter or eaten by itself, the consumption of cheese is a glorious activity. But with so many wonderful cheeses to choose from, we figured, why not rank ‘em?

​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. 

You’ve no doubt seen these pretty-in-pink drinks flooding social media channels to become the must-sip drink of summer. Yep, it’s all about the frozé come the warmer months. And, Instagram aside, they are nothing short of d-elicious. We know you’re gonna want one (or three!) so what are you waiting for? Get slurping those slushies!

Marvin wanted his sexual healing and Stevie just wanted to call to say how much he cares, but here at The Urban List, we want to let you know some of the most swoon—worthy and most public PDA places to eat this Valentines Day.

There’s no denying that we’re suckers for a good sandwich. So, when we heard whispers of a New York-style sandwich bar opening in Ellerslie, we basically circled the neighbourhood until they were ready for service. Yep, we’re obsessed.

For the bulk of us, our jobs take up a huuuge chunk of our lives. If you find yourself sitting at your desk muttering expletives about how much you loath the main money-making activity activity in your life, then it’s probably time to stop and rethink a few things. 

Kiwis, we’re an adventurous bunch. We’ve spent the summer scooting about this beaut country of ours and now, the time has come to lock in some explorations further afield. 

Bedazzle your entire wardrobe, wave your rainbow flag high and get ready to celebrate love in all shapes and sizes, as Auckland gears up to celebrate Pride! Back for another show-stopping year, 2017 promises to be even bigger and better than the last. With a cultural and diverse line-up of all things fabulous, we thought it best to give you a helping hand in everything and anything that Auckland Pride has to offer. Go forth and sparkle!

Auckland’s hottest new pop up, Nitro Cow, is adding some serious cool factor to the world of gelato—a topic we take very, very seriously.

Almost a salad, but not quite—nourish bowls are nutrient rich, flavour-packed and super easy to put together. There’s a bowl for almost every occasion, whether it’s summer or winter, you’re craving something hearty or light, or if you’ve got a bunch of veggies in your crisper about to go past their used by date and you’re living the waste-free life.

Every suburb needs a friendly local and Forest is no doubt going to become just that for the locals of Epsom. 

Over the last wee while Parnell has add some life injected into it with a flurry of nighttime eateries and bars opening on the rise.

Not all parts of independent life require that much effort, and we at The Urban List are pros at making your life easier. And so, behold, we bring you ten essential hacks for when you’ve moved out of home.  

Holy moly, is it February already? It’s the shortest month of the year, so now would be a good time to check in on your zodiac and make the most of every moment.

Point Chev has seen a number of new openings spring up in the past few months, but Mars Salt and Sweet is certainly something special…

One of the worst parts about adulting is that Mum can’t bleach your white jeans or get the red wine stains out of your pyjamas anymore because you *firmly* told her that you were an adult that time she asked you to be home by midnight on Christmas Eve five years ago—and you’ve been regretting it ever since.

It's time to nom on some of our nation’s classic foods and embrace Kiwiana! Lucky for you, we’ve made a list of 21 totally New Zealand foods to eat today!

Stranger Things showed up on Netflix late last year without a lot of buzz, but within days of it’s release (dropping all 8 episodes at once did terrible things to my productivity that weekend) Stranger Things exploded into a cultural phenomenon. Here’s a rundown of everything we know about season 2…

We don’t know about you guys, but wine is one of our fave things. Hard day at work? Wine. Catch-ups with the homies? Wine. Summer? Wine.

A big believer in simple, wholesome eats, The Wandering Matilda whips up delicious bites that will give you loads of energy minus the sugar crash! 

If cocktails with city views sounds like your jam this summer (um, yes!), then we have news for you! It’s time to get excited because The Deck at Ostro has been transformed into an Aperol Spritz garden for one month only.

With the heat wave finally hitting our shores, there is no better way to celebrate the arrival of summer than with the Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinemas. 

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.

Let’s face it, summer brings out a crazy side in us all…for ice-cream, of course. And, now, new opening MELT is taking your summer goals up an entirely new level. 

One month down, eleven to go! It’s officially February (and the last 27 days of summer—boo!) and we’re guessing that you dropped a fair bit of moolah over the holiday break, leaving minimal dollars to spend on activities. Fret not! We’ve tracked down some awesome free events in Auckland this month that won’t cost you a single dime.

Say what? Another long weekend? We’ll take it! And, take it from us, if you’re kicking it out in Auckland, there’s no shortage of things to do.

Ice cream is cool and stuff (pun intended) but, when it comes to dessert, sundaes are the crème de la crème (pun also intended). 

You sure know how to party, Auckland! After a fun-filled day of good music and equally good vibes, Laneway is done and dusted for another year. 

Whether you’re after a sunny weekend activity with friends or you are sick of overpriced food, local markets have definitely had a revival. 

New year, new excuse to give your home a little TLC. Whether you’ve managed to jump on the A-town property ladder (congrats!), scored a sweet rental, or have finally realised that your circa 2001-style room needs a makeover, there are a couple of things you need to keep in mi

If you've ever wanted a sneak peak inside an art gallery or museum after dark…now’s your chance. For one night only, the doors will remain open as art takes hold of Auckland for the spectacular White Night! 

You may have dodged the January resolutions this year, but if your partner-slash-bestie-slash-roommate has signed their soul away to a yet another diet regime, we’re afraid you’re in for a long month.

A new year has arrived and Auckland hasn’t stopped dishing out the goods. Our fabulous foodie scene means that there are new restaurants and cafes opening up all around the City of Sails—a not-so-very-subtle reminder that Auckland really is the bomb.com.

Whoever came up with this cunning way of eating cake for breakfast, we thank you for your service to society. Truly, brunch would not be the same without light, fluffy and oh-so-delish hotcakes.

It may seem like doom and gloom is around every corner (Trump is President, anyone?). But there’s good news on the horizon this week. At least…for some of you.

Spend a few hours in El Nido, at the very northern tip of Palawan, and you’ll understand what they mean by paradise found. 

New Year, new you? Thought so. In that case drop what you’re doing and get to new opening, Street Organics.

Fun fact: Having pot plants around your home can benefit your breathing, increase your immunity, deter illness, and boost your overall mood! Plus they look nice and add 10+ adult points to your home. We’re sold!

You may have walked right by The Kimchi Project because its narrow doorway located on Lorne Street is unassuming...but trust us, this is one new opening you don’t want to miss!

​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.

Say goodbye to insomnia and hello to a s**t load of things to do in Auckland at night that you didn’t even know existed!

We all know it’s not really summer until you take an Instagram on a pool float, it’s like a summer right of passage. 

Helloooo, 2017! How nice of you to grace us with your presence. There have been a couple of changes this year (cough, cough, Trump), but nothing is going to stop us from having a truly amazeballs 2017.

Long weekend, we are SO ready for you. Especially when it's in Auckland and we’re celebrating the anniversary of this fabulous city of ours.

Ah sweet cravings, you strike at the most inconvenient times, don’t you? The uncontrollable urge to demolish something chocolate covered/caramel drizzled/baked with love/all of the above generally kicks in after 9pm. From fancy dessert dens to ice cream hubs, here are 10 places to get late-night dessert in Auckland. 

These are all of the food trends that will be taking over your plate in 2017.

Life can be a hectic beast. Amidst the 9-to-5 grind, catch-ups with your crew and those TV shows you simply cannot miss, it can be tricky to squeeze in a regular session of the ol’ exercise.

Lovers of coffee, find yourself a flattie (flat white, that is) and sit down, because we’re about to deliver the best news you’ve heard all day.

With so much choice out there, we reckon that it’s time to make like Gabriella Montez and go your own way. For a little inspo on how to have all eyes on you, check out our list of where to shop so you don’t look like every other Aucklander.

The newest eatery to open in our fair city resides in the beachy suburb of Torbay.

If you’re any kind of burger lover, you’ll want to head down to Grey Lynn’s Pocket Bar & Kitchen today to get your dose of much-loved, always-Instagrammed American burger chain, In-N-Out.

Wave hello to a long weekend, well for us Aucklander's anyway.  

Beach picnics. Candle-lit dinners. Bike riding. We’ve all been there, done that. And we’ve only got one word to say to dates like that: yawn.

Avocado & Feta Smash w/ Poached Eggs & Maple-Glazed Bacon on Sour Dough Toast w/ Panko Fried Haloumi” *drops mic*.

At some point in your Auckland life, someone from a far away land (cough, cough, Southland) is going to visit you.

So you’re trying to get on the whole health and fitness buzz, but it just isn’t happening for you, huh? Gutted. You’ve done ballet-esque barre classes, painful 5km runs and the odd CrossFit thing, and you still haaate getting sweaty for the sake of your health.

While we all know we could be slightly better at adulthood, starting a new hobby is a sure fire way to reach that goal.

When you’re in need of a little R&R there’s no better place to go than Bali’s cultural capital, Ubud—you know, where Julia Roberts learned to love in Eat, Pray, Love!

When we heard Leo Fernandez (the 2015 runner-up who took the competition by storm) was opening a restaurant, Azon, well...let’s just say we were a tiny bit excited.

Not one to buy into fads or dieting, The Wandering Matilda AKA Holly Nicholls, whips up delicious, nourishing eats that are best shared with a big bunch of friends, and this light and bright summer spaghetti is no exception. 

Next time one of your buddies asks “what beach shall we go to?” make sure you answer, “Pt Chev” and take that necessary pit stop to the suburb’s newest cafe.

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 new year. A new long AF list of things you need and/or want to do. While we all begin with the best of intentions, being super duper productive is much (MUCH!) harder than it looks.

​Cider is literally happiness in a bottle. Refreshing, thirst-quenching and delicious—what’s not to love?! 

St Heliers is now home to Porch Bar & Eatery and let’s just say, we’re already smitten.  

You probably thought Mission Bay had it all by now—a great selection of beachside restaurants, a sturdy park for the kids to roam (and a questionable fountain for rinsing off in), and a long stretch of beach for working on your tan all summer.

Aucklanders know what they want and they certainly know what they like. It’s best to stay on the right side of this food-loving, coffee-mad and exercise-barmy bunch.

New year new you, huh? This year you’re going to run a marathon, master that pull-up and bench more than The Rock (you’ve so totally got this). 

Breakfast, how we love you so. You’re the first thing we think of when we wake up and the last thing on our mind when we fall into our evening slumber. We’ve found 17 breakfasts you need to eat in 2017. Rise and shine, Auckland!

Following on from last year’s round-up of the best cheesecake in Auckland, here are MORE places to satisfy your cheesecake craving. You’re welcome.

We get it—life in Auckland is expensive. But high rents, ridiculous food prices and transport costs shouldn’t get in the way of your romantic self.

Welcome in, take a seat. Who are we kidding? You’re probably on a tram heading to work, just trying to kill time. Well we are A) offended and B) delighted. We want you to have the most superb week ever in the history of weeks and we know just how to make that happen. Sidenote: this week’s horoscope has been brought to you but our office playlist on shuffle.

You came, you saw, you conquered. Well, you might still be working on that last one, but don’t worry, there’s still time. If you made the big, bold and brave decision to move to New Zealand, you may have stepped onto that plane with dreams of avocados falling from the sky, endless photo ops with Kiwi birds and exploring Mordor with Hobbits. How naive were we?!

Take a bao, Auckland. Or should we say take SEVEN baos? Because the steamed bun masters at Tucks & Bao are hosting a bao-eating competition. Yes, a BAO-EATING COMP.

We hate to say I told you so, but we totally picked your perfect holiday destination for you, didn’t we? We wish we could take all the credit, but alas, we have to give the credit to Expedia for their recent survey that got to the bottom of all of our holidaying habits.

The movie of the year sailed onto our shores this past Boxing Day. Moana tells the story of the eponymous heroine (NOT Princess) and demi-god Maui as they journey across the ocean on an epic adventure. 

There’s nothing like kicking back with a beer on a summer afternoon and letting the icy cold liquid gold cool you down from the inside out. So, to help you get your beersies fix, we’ve found eight places to enjoy a beer or two this summer. 

Fish and chips: the nation’s official dish. We love ‘em on the beach, as a picnic in the park and in front of the telly on Friday Takeaway Night.

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. 

More so than anyone else in the service industry (alongside bartenders), we seem to always develop special relationships with our baristas. Maybe that’s because we can often see them multiple times a day. 

If anything’s going to tear us away from our UberEats addiction, it’s the allure of a well-known face performing behind the pans. We’re suckers for a good celeb cook book—who knew they could cut veggies like us mere mortals?

Enter through Queens Arcade and you’ll find, sitting amongst the leafy green trees, this quaint gem.

Here are all of the things that only coriander haters understand.

Hello Sunshine! Or…cloudy days. Either way, your eyes need dressing for protection. 

What to do when the madness of the Christmas and New Year’s rush is over? Suddenly there’s all this time on your hands and you’re left questioning yourself, what to do, where to go, what to see?

Impressive from a company whose greatest innovation last year was Vegemite chocolate.

To truly understand boredom, you have to be flat broke.

To make going back to work (somewhat) bearable, we've found some nifty apps aimed to alleviate all stresses and impracticalities of office life so that you can get stuck into the glorious grind.

If there’s one thing Aucklanders love, it’s doughnuts. Dusted with sugar, oozing with custard or stuffed with cream, we want them and we want them ALL. 

The ASB Classic kicked off 2017 with a bang as the world’s top tennis players touched down in Auckland city for tennis, fashion and eats!

Welcome, friends, to the only travel guide you’ll need this year.

You will notice it is officially 2017. What you may not notice is that kids born in 2000’s are starting to graduate. 20 whole years have passed since the first Harry Potter book came out. And finally, it is officially one decade since Britney’s meltdown. But don’t let that get you down. To help you out, we looked so far into the future that this post had gone multi-platinum. It had outsold Michael Jackson.

Happy B Day iPhone!

Here at The Urban List, we love an upbeat playlist to keep us pepped up during a day at the office. Here's a selection of super smooth tunes that won't piss people off. 

Now, I don’t know about you, but I like my muffin tops on my actual muffins and not cascading over the top of my new Country Road denim shorts that my brother gave me for Christmas but that I actually picked out six weeks ago, amirite ladies? So let's kick those kilos where it hurts, right in the adipose tissue lipocytes (?).

New year, new trends...especially when it comes to exercise. And, we don’t mind, because we’re always up for a new ways to stay fit and healthy.

Ah summer! You are here and we never, ever, ever want to let you go!

Planet Earth is made up of approximately 71% of water and with that much water comes a hell of a lot of swimming opportunities. 

Backyard BBQ season is well and truly upon us which means you've probably made your trusty old salad recipe more than a couple of times already. So it's time to give that one a rest and wow your mates with this roasted cauliflower, pomegranate and lentil salad from the superstars at This Little Pig Went To Market.

These are the must have fashion trends you’ll be wearing in 2017.

Whether you’re Justin’s ‘One Less Lonely Girl’ or you prefer to pretend you can sing like Adele, here’s your chance to see some of your faves coming to Auckland in 2017. 

​Summer, the perfect time to head outdoors stay indoors, with remote in hand, keeping cool in the air-conditioning from the comfort of your couch. Amiright?

The time has come. You’ve set those out-of-office emails and you’ve had a last-minute fret about whether or not you actually turned the iron off, even though you never used it.

Did you constantly find yourself bumping into tiny, everyday annoyances throughout 2016? So did we! We’ve conjured a handy list of 20 life hacks that’ll help you go forth into 2017 and kick ass.  

For stationary geeks like us, shopping for a diary is one of the mightiest of pleasures that comes when the clock strikes the New Year, so we’ve done you a solid and rounded up some of the best out there. Time to show 2018 who’s boss, and organise the hell outta it!

There are a few ways to tackle a hangover, depending on your intestinal fortitude. We asked the country's hottest chefs what they recommend. 

Well, would you look at that? It’s been a year since you last swore off smoking and drinking.

What will it be this year people? Quitting smoking perhaps? Vowing to hit the gym every day of the week maybe? Or promising to not text the ex you’re still so madly in love with?

Boozy delights, stellar tapas and… a bowling alley? That’s right—Auckland has dished up so many seriously good (and unique!) watering holes this year, and it’s about time you visited ‘em all before 2017 rolls along and brings us even more. 

Summer is all about beaches, barbies, drinks with friends and—if you’re anything like us—outdoor movies. There’s nothing quite as special as sipping on a glass of vino, relaxing on a beanbag and watching a film with the stars twinkling above. 

From cereal killer cocktails made with Fruit Loop milk, vodka and Aperol to homemade cocoa pops and sticky date pudding espresso martinis, it seems 2016 was a year for cereal and dessert cocktails in Australia and New Zealand! But we also had loads of goodies from the French, Asian, Italian, Lebanese and American persuasions, as well as some top notch beer.

​If you’ve been lucky enough to explore the Marlborough region, you’ll know what we’re talking about when we say wine is the sole, most important thing there.

The key to an excellent New Year’s Eve is always a balance between being happy-tipsy and throwing up on your New Year’s kiss at one minute past midnight. Unfortunately for some (me included), it’s difficult to see this fine line—especially when you’re practically blind drunk.

Excellent cafes popped up in far-flung suburbs, all-day eateries answered our prayers for good food anytime of the day and destination cafes took our brunching experience to another level. The best cafes boldly made their mark on the food scene inspiring us with fresh and creative menus.

One of the things I most like about Christmas time is you can basically drink whatever you want, whenever you want.

​There’s no denying us Aucklanders love our rosé. Whether it’s frozen, blended in a cocktail or just as is, we can’t get enough of the pink delight.

Ahhh, Boxing day. The bittersweet reminder that Christmas is over. The stress about what to get Aunty Brenda, what to bring to the family lunch, and how to keep your Mum away from all that red wine is officially over. All that you’re left with now is a bin full of wrapping paper and a fridge full of leftovers. If you play your cards right you can make leftovers last until New Years, chances are your still full by then anyway.

As everyone knows, Christmas is a sacred time for comparing the retail price of Christmas presents with your siblings, stealing all the Lindt balls off the table while mum’s mashing the potatoes, and bitching about how stingy Grandma is, but there are also a host of other topics that should not, under any circumstances, be broached over festive nibbles.

Though on some levels it’s fun to see your whole family over Christmas, on many more levels it is extremely painful.

Christmas is around the corner—a time where all the good girls and boys get to eat their weight in ham and empty their bank accounts into other people’s Christmas stockings.

There are some truly magical spots in and around Auckland, and now, there’s a treehouse restaurant that well and truly takes the cake.

2016 has been a hectic one, but now it’s time to relax. Although there’s sun to tan under, bars to tick off and cafes to ‘gram, you need to make time for these stellar new films coming this summer. There’s something for everyone, because, let’s face it, we all need a little escape from reality sometimes. Grab some popcorn and get ready to watch the magic unfold—you can come out a new, worldly version of yourself in less than two hours!

So Eddie Redmayne/Emma Watson/both never replied to your tweets and you’re facing yet another Christmas as a lone wolf, which is especially depressing after the year that’s been (tubes of Pringles are all of a sudden 10.6% smaller than they were last December and NOBODY HAS ANSWERS). But fear not because we’ve put together a guide to tackling Christmas as a free agent that’ll make everyone with a lover wish they were too (maybe).

‘Tis the season to be jolly and it’s also the season to get bucket-loads of strawberries and eat as many as your heart desires. 

You’ve probably noticed that us Urban List peeps are completely and utterly obsessed with the sweet stuff. 

The summer holidays are here at last—heck yesss! And, let’s be honeset, no Kiwi summer would be complete without a camping adventure or two. 

Although Chrissy ham and Grandma’s pavlova might be on your mind, Auckland just doesn’t stop! We’re just as excited as you are for this weekend—not only ‘cause Sunday is the best day of the year, but because all of these stunning events are on!

To help you curate your best beauty look yet, we've put together the most iconic beauty buys on the market, mixed with a few products that have risen the ranks to cult-like status (we're looking at you Charlotte Tillbury!)

Auckland burger fans, the time has come to absolutely lose your shiz. There’s something wonderful hiding in our city and you’re going to want to get amongst it. 

As you may have noticed, we here at The Urban List love our food. Hot, cold, healthy and otherwise, we eat and drink our way around Auckland in a little bubble of happiness.

We begged Anthony Nader, Sydney’s hair extraordinaire, to give us any and all of his tips for combating humidity this summer.

Travelling is one of life’s greatest joys—collecting passport stamps can be kind of addictive, we get it. We’re all about those first few hours spent exploring a new city (while totally lost), ordering off menus in a language you don’t understand and chasing those next-level crazy views. But, we don’t exactly have the budget to spend each waking moment exploring the globe unfortunately. 

As much as I love watching Christmas movies, and as iconic as Love Actually is in the Australian psyche, winter Christmases aren’t all fairy lights and Rodrigo Santoro.

Summer in Australia was made for travelling. With the amount of glorious beaches and urban foodie spots waiting to be discovered, there’s never been a better way to spend your Christmas holidays. But where do you even start?

With so many things to do in Auckland, there are plenty of people who are choosing to stick around during their holidays—and we can hardly blame them. The City of Sails is something to behold, with it’s spectacular, sparkling harbour, epic food scene and numerous events around to make sure boredom simply isn’t an option. 

T’was the week before Christmas and all through the office, everyone was cheery-even the bosses! The week ahead holds many wishes and hopes, without further ado here’s the horoscopes.

​The mastermind behind Kingsland’s Greenleaf Organics, Sarah Tanner, has released her debut GLO (that’s Greenleaf Organics) Cookbook. The gorgeous book is filled with organic and plant-rich recipes, including Sarah’s nut butter love cups.

​It brings us great sadness to announce First Dates New Zealand is wrapping up for the season—no more cringe-worthy drama gracing our TV screens! 

Who needs snow, mulled wine and soggy feet when you can polish off a box of scorched almonds and a kilo of sausages with the sand between your feet?!

If there’s one place in New Zealand that sets our hearts a flutter, it’s Queenstown. Just two hours from Auckland, it’s an area that Instagram dreams are made of.

So, kiddos, it’s time to set some goals for the New Year and no doubt, they’ll include getting fit. If—like us—you need a bit more motivation than the guy at the gym who keeps calling to sign you up to some PT sessions, then these exercise challenges may just be the incentive you need.

As we mature our relationship with alcohol warps horrifically. What we gain in wisdom we lose in the ability to mix drinks without worshipping the porcelain gods the next day. It’s a sick and twisted nightmare that is fundamentally unfair.

Let’s face it, eating out with the rugrats in tow can be daunting at the best of times. And there’s certainly no way you’re attempting to eat in a fine dining restaurant—until now, that is.

Are you Shore you’re ready for this? The most legendary addition to Ponsonby Road last year, Ben & Jerry’s, is making its way over the harbour—hurrah!

If there’s two things we love most about summer it’s ice cream and cocktails. These delicious creations cool us down and satisfy our sweet tooth, and that’s why we’ve found a way to bring them together. That’s right, we’ve whipped up some ice cream cocktails!

In our A-Z gift guide, you'll find our top picks for Christmas presents this year to go forth and shop!