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Think you know Auckland? Think again. With such a huge variety of cultures, cuisines and characters making up Auckland City, there are often things we miss out on and don’t get to witness in their full glory.

What? An American drive-thru. How? Via a Mustang. Why? Because Auckland is one hella awesome city, that’s why!

We try the latest hair trend, using conditioner before shampoo.

For when you find yourself in that weird limbo-land of indecision. 

Cloudy Bay wine and 46 & York have joined forces to create an exciting new pop-up, Come Sail Away.

#10 Pretend that you’re moving to Samoa to join the 2017 season of Australian Survivor. Make sure to emphasise there’s no reception there.

Oh boy, oh boy...things got so heated this week in The Real Housewives Of Auckland that I'm surprised the South Pole didn't melt! Talk about DRAMA.

There’s no dessert more unique to New Zealand than ya classic Kiwi pavlova—hands off, Australia! While it’s been awhile since our dear friend Anna Pavlova balleted her way around the country, her legacy lives on through the meringue-based dessert.

Being able to name six out of the 12 star signs, we feel we are more than capable and qualified to make accurate forecasts of everyone’s future based on the month they were born. 

Open just shy of a year, Saan has become a cemented favourite to Ponsonby residents and visitors alike.

While we’re still in two minds about First Dates New Zealand, we found ourselves tuned in for the second episode. Here’s what we—and most likely you—were thinking as we watched the drama unfold.

We’ve picked our faves that will help you say no to the waffles and yes to the smoothie.

Enjoy it all—but make sure you save room for a slice of one of their famous raw cakes!

If you can’t relate to anyone on this list, chances are, you’re one of them.

We’ve found five of our fans that have mastered the art of the flat lay. 

Here’s a recipe that’s quick, easy and 100% customisable to your every pancake need.

It’s time to kick off the summer festivities and welcome the warmer weather by combining some of our favourite, ‘finer’ things in life: Rose + Lobster. 

Ermahgerd! Guess what?! Australia’s coolest vegetarian fast food joint is set to swing open its doors in AUCKLAND. 

It’s time to get excited because another Asian fusion eatery has hit the Ponsonby Road strip.

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. 

It’s time to admit it: we are is bizarrely excited about eating. 

CBD workers and locals have no doubt visited Amano’s Bakery—they’ve been dishing up artisan pastries and breakfast goodies for a few months now.

Just because it’s spring, it doesn’t mean we can whip off all our clothes in celebration of warmer weather (as much as we’d like to). 

Auckland is a busy bee with plenty of fabulous things to do. Priscilla Queen of the Desert returns, Art Week installations are still going strong and Diwali Festival is on.

Eating out in Auckland is always a grand ol’ time. There are airplane-themed bars, bright, funky dumpling dens and cafes that will bring out your inner science nerd in the most delicious way. 

Not too long ago we shared our life-changing tips on how to score a flight upgrade. While some of you may have reclined in the comfy glory of said upgrade, there are other ways to score sneaky benefits without having to jump on a plane. 

Ah adulting. You wonderful thing. Here are 32 signs you're nailing this grown-up business.

The Urban List Auckland turns one-year-old this month!

After a mellow week last week, The Real Housewives are back—and so is the drama. This week there are two book launches on the agenda. Throw in a bit of twerking, backstabbing and LOTS of champagne and you get one hour of quality, cringe-worthy LOLs.

Culprit. has swung open its doors this evening with a lot resting on their shoulders.

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. So we're bringing you horoscopes for real people—who want their cosmic predictions with a side of honesty. Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

Trashy telly, how we love you so. The Bachelor’s lovey-dovey cringe-worthiness got us hooked, the Real Housewives of Auckland’s ridiculous drama reeled us in and as of five minutes ago, First Dates New Zealand just became our go-to dating show.

Straight out of a sugar-coated dream comes Miann’s second outpost in Britomart.

For those that have frequented Mount Eden’s renowned Frasers over the years you, like us, were probably disappointed when they shut down for refurbishment but have most likely been patiently waiting for them to reopen with high anticipation. 

Nestled within the bustling shops of Kingsland you’ll find the new opening of a fusion Vietnamese eatery.

We chatted to Dr Libby about this new book, what a regular day and the one habit she wishes women would give up. 

We’ve got some bad news. Summer is coming. If your body is still in hibernation, don’t fear, The Urban List is here.

Paris has a lot to boast about. Not content to be home to the Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower and the original Chanel boutique, there’s also exceptional fromage, wine, nutella crepes and more striped Breton T-shirts than you can throw an artisan baguette at.

When it comes to breakfasts, the English have things down pat. Think baked beans, fried eggs, sausages, bacon, mushies, tomatoes…you get the picture. It’s the fry-up of all fry-ups.

Situated on a sunny corner on Ponsonby’s College Hill, The Cav is known as the go-to place to watch the footy—the atmosphere pumps, the drinks flow and the crowd goes wild.

No matter how in control you think you are of your life, things can sometimes get a bit cray. There is no better way to hit the reset button than spending some quality time with Mother Nature.

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.

Wedding season is nearly upon us and shortly we’ll be in a right ol’ flap over what to wear. Fear not and read on. 

K' Road has seen its fair share of new openings as of late. Notable bars and must-visit eateries left, right and centre. But hello, where's a good brew when you need one?

Are you a sweet sav drinker, a party gal on Rosé, or an elegant Pinot Noir kinda person?

Weekends are just disappearing on us! But at least they're jam packed with awesome things to do. This weekend, Auckland has a tonne of plays and shows, art exhibitions, films and food on offer. Make sure you get amongst it. 

Kia ora! With a catalogue boasting everything from glistening, West Coast black sand beaches to dense, lush rainforests, New Zealand has it all. Once-upon-a-time little ol’ Kiwiland played second fiddle to our older sibling Australia, but times have changed! 

After the success of neighbouring Miss Clawdy’s, the Wiley boys have done it again, opening a beautiful new locale in bustling Wynyard Quarter. 

The Urban List Auckland turns one this month and whoa what a year it’s been. 

Eight weeks in and the Real Housewives of Auckland are still going strong. 

​Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. So we're bringing you horoscopes for real people - who want their cosmic predictions with a side of honesty. Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

What’s better than an old-school Land Rover? An old-school Land Rover serving grilled cheese! Introducing Auckland’s coolest (and cheesiest) new pop-up, Guerilla Grill.

Let’s be honest—little ol’ New Zealand is definitely up there for being one of the coolest countries in the world. But, at some point during your childhood, your parents (and therefore you) might have decided to pack up and move overseas. 

There’s nothing like a little deal to make you feel like you’re adulting like a pro. And, what better way to save a penny or two than being selective about where and when you eat out.

Have you ever looked into your spending habits and really thought about how much you’re spending on new clothes? 

If you’ve ever been to Asia, you’ll know just how damn cool tuks tuks are as a mode of transport, especially when you’re scooting around the city. Well, now you can do exactly that in Auckland. 

Although us Kiwi’s are lucky to have Labour Weekend at the end of October (yay!), we pretty much look for some reason to celebrate every day. Here at The Urban List, we have curated a list of ‘holidays that should be taken seriously’ to give you that Friday feeling all week long!

We love getting a glimpse of what you guys have been up to all week and so proud of you for keeping your Insta game strong despite the moody weather. 

We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: where has 2016 gone?! With so much to see and do in our wonderful city and with time flying out of the window, we want to make sure that you Aucklander’s really do make the most of your month.

While Auckland is home to a crew of excellent pubs, when the weekend rolls around, it’s often nice to get outta town. 

Here is how to go out on the weekend when you can’t be faffed (and some alternatives for when you really, really don’t want to leave the house).

We’ve been frequenting Ponsonby Central’s El Sizzling maybe a little too often since its opening a few years ago. So when we heard they had set up shop in the new K’ Road Food Workshop we rushed down there faster than you can say “Lomito”.

Generally speaking, brunch is an occasion to be shared with one or two of your nearest and dearest. However, sometimes your extended squad wants in on the action. 

THIS is what happens to your body one hour after eating bacon. 

Find yourself dreaming of the April sun in Cuba? Us too. Thankfully, our prayers have been answered in the form of Cuba Libre, Ponsonby’s newest (and funkiest) eatery serving up exotic cocktails and exciting food to match.

Spring is in the air! We can feel it in our fingers, we can feel it in out toes. It’s time to get the little tootsies out and celebrate the arrival of the sunshine with some of our favourite sandals for spring. 

October! How is it October? While the weekends seem to be slipping away, it’s probably because they're so jam packed with all the amazing things happening in Auckland. 

All too often chefs are out of sight and out of mind. They slave away in the kitchen, working their culinary magic in private. To this we say “no more!”.

Toasties are 100 per cent our jam. They’re a slab of cheesy, crunchy goodness and the perfect thing to munch on any time of the day. If you share the same enthusiasm for toasties then this is going to be the best news you’ve heard all week—a toastie pop-up has come to Auckland! 

You may have noticed that we here at The Urban List love Auckland with a fierce passion.

You deserve this. We know you worked hard this winter, so naturally, it’s time to start sipping Aperol Spritz’s and GET A TAN! And that is exactly why QT Gold Coast and The Urban List are treating two lucky people to the trip of a lifetime worth $10,000! 

We love chocolate and we love cake. We also happen to love breakfast. Put them all together and we reckon you’ve pretty much created our idea of heaven. 

Tuesday = trashy TV day. We love tuning in to see what outrageous things The Real Housewives have been up to. 

Burgers are often associated with cheat meals and hangover eats but it doesn’t need to be like that.

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. 

Like you, we love the idea of reaping all those health (and body) benefits that those fitspoers are filling up our grams with. But, let’s face it—it takes so much damn effort to eat well, to go to the gym, to be the Prime Minister while finding the cure for cancer, looking like a god or goddess all while living in a mansion in St Mary’s Bay.

The assassination of JFK. The death of Lady Di. The capsizing of the Titanic. The fall of Rome. All of us remember exactly where we were when these momentous events occurred. Even if we weren’t born yet. Last week, we sadly added one more dark day to that list.

Little Bird Organics and the Unbakeries have well and truly swept onto Auckland’s food scene.

Where not sure about you, but we spend way too much time scrolling through Instagram. 

For some of us, full-blown parties, nights out or large gatherings are total nightmare material.

When city life gets too hectic, you have to escape to somewhere where the energy is chill but, let’s be honest, there’s also still amazing food and shopping. Enter Byron Bay.

Much to the delight of foodies and chefs alike, whitebait season is hereee! And while you can’t go wrong with a good ol’ whitebait fritter.

America does everything bigger and better (so they say), and this definitely sings true when it comes to the humble BBQ.

Calling all Italians, Italian lovers, and people who love Italian food (so everyone really!?) Coming to Newmarket this Sunday is Festival Italiano

Japan's McDonald's have announced chocolate pumpkin french fries are coming soon. Is nothing holy? 

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s no getting away from them—you’re stuck for life. While older sisters are like a built-in best friend, guiding you on the path to righteousness by teaching you what’s right and what’s wrong, they’re hardly shining examples of goddessliness.

Daylight savings is this week, and that means summer is coming, which of course means that we’ll be baring skin, very soon… 

Summer is pretty much so close we can almost smell it and to say we’re excited is an understatement. With the days getting warmer, Auckland is just keeps getting better and this weekend is chocka with theatre performances, festivals, tribute bands and flower shows. There’s something for everyone to enjoy in the last weekend of September.

Cake is the best. Be it big or small, topped with goodies or simply iced (we don’t discriminate), cake is always a good time.

Here you'll find classic chocolate chip, white chocolate and macadamia or more inventive twists like black forest, snickers, marshmallow puff, creme brulee—any sweet combination you love.

Bar hopping is fun and stuff but you know what sucks? Walking between bars. 

Wow. What a week. Whether you watched the episode or not, you’re bound to have heard about the drama of this week’s happenings. Racist comments, laughing yoga and champagne to the face. Things got VERY heated, VERY quickly. Here’s what we – and most likely you- were thinking.

Following the success of the first fest, the Urban Street Fest is hopping suburbs for another night of fine street food and live entertainment.

18323 kilometres is a long way from the not-so-sunny skies of England. There are so many Brits crossing the (rather large) pond and who can blame them really?

Remember when you were a kid and Mum would come home from the supermarket with a pack of those bright pink ice cream wafers? 

What in the world is happening?! All our lives we’ve been told we are one star sign and now it’s entirely possible we’re another...it’s like the carpet has been literally pulled from under us.

Every country has its own lingo and slang terms that are commonly used by true locals and New Zealand is no exception. From scroggin to chook, it’s not an easy ride being the newbie in town. Here at The Urban List, we have created a ‘dictionary’ full of street talk, with an easy definition to go with it. 

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. So we're bringing you horoscopes for real people—who want their cosmic predictions with a side of honesty.

The Show Me Shorts Festival returns to Auckland this October and yep, as you can guess, it’s better than ever. With more than 1,500 submissions from more than 60 countries around the world, you can expect the crème-de-la-crème of short films. 

Growing up as a kid in the 90’s meant a whole bunch of great things: Harry Potter books, the first Toy Story movies, the reckless abandon of riding your bike until dark with your neighbourhood buds. However, some parts of your childhood were not so charmed.

It feels like yonks ago that we brought you this article and, to be honest, we’re still feasting our way through that list—slowly but surely. If you’re in the same boat as us, then it looks like you need to speed things up because there’s a whole new crop of Auckland restaurants that need you to get to stat! 

So, you’re on the dating scene and you like to think that your tinder game is going strong—you’ve had a few dates here and there, some fizzers some flops. 

The sun is coming out to play, and to celebrate that sweet taste of summer, Lewis Road Creamery, has bought out two new products! 

It’s time to pack away the coats and sweats, and start thinking about what you are going to wear in the sun. 

Getting winged eyeliner just right is, quite frankly, a nearly impossible feat. 

So you’re keen to try your hand at setting up camp across the country this year?

Hibiscus Coast also has plenty of options for the foodies amongst us. 

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.

Babies. They just don’t get how lucky they are, hey? I mean, their jobs are essentially eating, sleeping, drooling, and throwing tantrums if they don’t get what they want. Sounds like the dream gig to me.

Yes, the dishes at Kopio offer what other Malaysian restaurants offer, but trust us—they’re curries are more fragrant, their meat more tender (and generous), their roti fluffier and lighter. 

It’s finally here, team! The Laneway Festival 2017 line-up for Auckland dropped and as expected, it is nothing short of EPIC. 

Collared or collarless, pockets or no pockets, linen, silk or cotton, unbuttoned or done up, crinkled or smooth, wear them as you will. There’s no denying shirts are a staple item in every woman’s (and men’s for that matter) wardrobe. 

Work week? What’s that! It’s that time where the weekend rolls around and rest assured Aucklanders, there’s plenty of things to do in the hood. You’ll find plenty of action-packed adventures, with cultural festivals, operas, performances, expos and of course Oktoberfest (in September). You will not be short of things to do this weekend in Auckland. 

 We’re always on the look out for the next juicy burg to sink our teeth into and, dear readers, we’re pleased to announce that Auckland’s newest burger joint is something to rave about. 

There’s nothing more exciting than coming across that brand new foodie find that no one else has ever heard of. 

The Real Housewives of Auckland take Australia on a luxury holiday to Port Douglas. Facing a number of crucial issues such as how many bikinis to pack, whether they should get a spray tan, and who they will share a villa with - the drama is on! Here’s what we’re thinking.  

We understand it when you say you don’t have time (we say it all the time, too) but fitness is a lifestyle choice…it’s something you do to care for your mind, body and soul.

If you ask me, and I’m going to go ahead and assume you have, one of the rare privileges of womanhood is not having to shave your face. 

If you a) love food and b) love laneways, it’s time to get excited because the two are set to come together in Auckland. That’s right, the city will welcome a new food laneway later in the year and we’re pretty sure it will quickly become your new favourite dining spot.

For those days when Netflix and snuggles with your cat seems more important than putting shoes on and walking to food or, that last sav which seemed like a swell idea, has just kicked you to the curb and hunger strikes, you’ve got to look for alternative ways of getting fed. 

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. So we're bringing you horoscopes for real people.

Whether you’re saving for that once-in-a-lifetime O.E, a new handbag or—God forbid—a house, eating out probably isn’t a priority at the mo. Don’t go running for those two-minute noodles just yet, there’s plenty of good food for minimal coin in Auckland. 

Being a popular destination for tourists from all corners of the globe, Auckland can be a little daunting to those who are not Jafa’s. With a large city and surrounding burbs, hidden bars and restaurants and more freak shakes than you can shake a stick at, it can be easy to get lost in everything that Auckland has to offer. 

We are SO damn excited about spring. Balmy weather, beach days and er, actual daylight during the days, come at me! 

Oh shitballs it’s spring already. That means soon we will no longer be able to hide our drooping bodies beneath conspiratorial layers of clothing. 

Just in case you were unaware, we really like food here at The Urban List. We like it in and around our mouths, we like it in our fridges and we like it on our clothes. So when there’s an entire day, week, or month dedicated to all things food and fun, we are always on board.

I’m sure you knew this, but just in case you need reminding, Amsterdam is the greatest city in the whole damn world. Grab your bags, your can-do attitude, and don’t bloody worry about being tired. You can sleep later.

A love of the caffeinated cocktail is not a cheap habit to maintain. While nothing beats an expertly mixed cocktail in your favourite drinking den, being able to whip up a passable Espresso Martini at home is the ultimate ‘drop in for a drink at mine’ trick. 

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.

Paging all fashionistas! Auckland’s shopping scene is about to up it’s game with Zara announcing its first ever New Zealand store will open its doors next month! 

Ah…the good ol’ world of Instagram. It’s a place where your importance of existence is valued by the number of followers you have and how many likes you get on each photo. 

We seriously cannot believe we’re into the second weekend in September, the day’s just seem to be flying by! Fill up your planners with plenty of events to head to this weekend, including food markets, burlesque shows (no kids allowed for this one), concerts and light shows. Get amongst it. 

Paying homage to its industrial surroundings in Ellerslie is new opening, Marua Road Cafe.

Together, we can make the hospitality world a better place.

Another week of The Real Housewives of Auckland brings another drama filled and cringeworthy hour of quality New Zealand TV. House shopping, acting classes and a cocktail party turned sex toy show-and-tell are on this week’s agenda. Here’s our thoughts of this week’s episode:

When I found out that I was going to bounce back to the past with a trampolining class, I hoped that my skills had miraculously improved with age (spoiler: they hadn’t).

Mt Eden, get excited because a new gastro pub has just moved into your hood.

If you’re anything like us, you’ll understand that coffee is pretty much life.

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. So we're bringing you horoscopes for real people - who want their cosmic predictions with a side of honesty.

Aucklander’s live up to some good, ol’ stereotypes, but we know that we wouldn’t be the same without them!

Meat is cool and stuff but have you truly experienced the colourful world of vegetables? From leafy greens to bright beets and everything in between, vegetable dishes can really pack a punch.

When it comes to health drinks, black is, err, the new black. Move over, kombucha. See ya later, matcha. There’s a new kid in town by the name of activated charcoal.

When &Sushi opened in Newmarket last year, hundreds flocked to try their beautiful edible creations and take snaps for the ‘gram. And now, &Sushi has found another home in none other than City Works Depot.

It happens all too often, even to the best of us: the alarm goes off and we press at the snooze button again…and again…and again… and we give up our precious morning time where we try pull ourselves together, for sleep.

Every week you guys having been picking up your game, teaching us a few things and just showing us how it’s done.

There’s nothing we love more than a perfectly fluffy, fresh-out-of-the-oven bundle of pastry goodness, smothered with jam and cream.

The forever burgeoning and evolving Viaduct has even more reason to visit with the recent opening of The Original.

Whether you’re the next Rory McIlroy or just like taking your anger out on the golf balls, golfing is an excuse to don your best polo shirt, drive through the luscious greenery in your golf buggy and try and beat the father-in- law at his game.

That’s right, it’s official—Auckland is getting its very own street food festival and we reckon you need to be there.  

Pour yourself a buttery chards and get ready to raise a toast…to toast. That’s right, the humble toast (the bread kind) is about to take the city by storm because Auckland now has its very own toast café.

Dogs are pretty awesome. So are cookies (we love cookies). So when we heard one of our favourite cookie bars had brought the two together, we knew that all our doggy dreams had come true.

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.

So, it’s nearing toward the end of 2016 and we are all asking; where has the time gone?! Well if you’ve been following our what to do each months, its no wonder that time has flown by! And don’t think that it won’t in September either, as we have found more than enough to get stuck into. 

Double denim, frayed, vintage, patchwork, washed, have it as you will. Denim jackets have officially made their way out of the op shops and into our wardrobes, and we’re totally digging it. 

Ah, the sweet scent of spring is finally here, and we here at The Urban List couldn’t be happier! Not only are the daffodils in abundance, it means that this weekend, three top events we’ve been SO excited about finally hit Auckland this weekend!

Auckland is loaded with awesome places to hit up for a bite to eat or a drop to drink, and we love rounding up these places to share them with our fellow Jafas. We’ve rounded up a bunch of places that bring next-level awesome to our big city’s gastro scene.

We are all guilty of lusting over greasy burgers and fries from time to time (well if you’re like us, all the damn time!) and we all know that all too familiar feeling of harbouring a food baby afterwards and feeling upmost regret.

We have more than one million words at our disposal to give items a name that befits them, a name that describes them perfectly and allows us as humans to make a decision right then and there as to what said item will be, and, most importantly, taste like.

We’re three weeks into the drama-fuelled void that is The Real Housewives Of Auckland, and there’s no turning back now.

We’ve heard time and time again that stress is a big killer in our lives, but it’s easier said than done to manage stress. But, life is such that stress is pretty much impossible to avoid and so, we’ve come up with 14 hacks to ease your stress and add some Om to your week.

Turmeric is having a moment in Auckland. This golden spice has been used as a medicine in Chinese and Indian culture since waaay back when. 

If you need a kick in the pants to justify why you need to drop everything and travel, you’re in luck because we’ve got 35 of them. You’re welcome. 

Sagittarius, down that espresso martini and let them know who’s boss.

Dad, papa, farj, pops. Whatever you call your father, you wouldn’t be who (literally) or where you are today without him.

Neighbourhood dining doesn’t get much better than farm-to-table eating where smart restauranteurs figure that going local just might be better. And, we couldn’t agree more.

Ah, the big 3.0. For some (myself), it might feel like a world away. For others, it might feel like it’s about to rip away your naïve youth like a band aid and pounce in a matter of moments. If you’re in the latter tribe, grab a glass of vino and listen up. 

Hunt out those mood rings, chokers and butterfly clips as it’s gonna be one big, old 90’s party in Auckland! 

Read on for some tips that have worked for the world’s savviest travellers.

Need to buy a gift that special someone but get the heebie jeebies just thinking about trawling the mall? Fear not! This is where online gift packs come in. 

So to say thank you for showing our gelato some love, here are our top five for the week!

It’s hard to resist the pull of a beachside ‘burb. With views of mighty Rangitoto, great restaurants and laidback vibes, Mission Bay is one of those areas in Auckland that doesn’t feel like Auckland. It’s the best urban beach escape a city could ask for.

If there are two things Auckland does well it’s a) views and b) cafes. Put the two together and you’ve got yourself one blissful dining experience. Whether you’re into the ocean or want to go to the highest heights, don’t let the weekend pass you by without treating your eyes and belly at one of Auckland’s best cafes with views. 

As you’ve probably noticed, we’re massive fans of our beautiful city. 

All the cool kids rugged up and braced the wintery, rainy weather that Auckland brought us, to head to the Stolen Girlfriends Club show. It’s always the most anticipated show of the week, and we get why.

So now we know that Huffer is where the actual cool kids reside. These cool kids are more easygoing, friendly, with a laidback style. And this is what the brand is all about—with its new collection titled, Local.

Bad breakup? Champagne. New job? Champagne. Tuesday? Champagne.

Sequins and sparkle galore—get ready to show your girly side! Hailwood really knocked the ball out of the park with its show. It was an extravaganza, with a choir group opening the show and taking us through to the finish. 

This clique of dogs is cooler than you, and no you can't join. 

Nearly a year (!) has passed since our OG food truck article rolled onto the site. Since then, Auckland’s food truck tribe has boomed in numbers, making our bellies happy and full via their kitchens on wheels. From dumplings and cheese to burgers and pasta, here is our 2016 edit of the best food trucks in Auckland. Truck yes!

Don’t keep reading if you don’t want spoilers about season one. Here's everything you need to know about season two. 

Instead of the ol’ runway show, twenty-seven names stuck true to its roots and presented its guests with an exhibition. We love how fashion is becoming more prevalent as an art form, because it is.

Your hometown makes up who you are. And, while Auckland boasts about being multicultural and welcomes newcomers by the hundreds, you can always tell who’s a true local in this vibrant city of ours

This weekend we've got shows for Africa, a horror movie marathon in one of the most haunted buildings in Auckland and the cheesiest lunch of the year.

This sleepy seaside suburb is about to get a whole lot better.

The new kids are in town, New Generation, is always an exciting show to watch with editors, and buyers looking for the next big thing.

For his first solo show at NZFW, Wynn Hamlyn was just about a full house.

This was a free-for-all standing event. Yes, that’s correct—there were no seats to be seen, so the hierarchy of front row regulars was eliminated.

Four of NZ’s favourite designers that reside on K Road—Lela Jacobs, Maaike, Ovna Ovich, Jimmy D, come together for a show that stays true to the aesthetic of the unique road.

Episode one of The Real Housewives Of Auckland went off with a bang. And by bang we mean dramas of handrails, stray pussies and plus-size models. 

Aucklanders, it's time to get super-excited because The Urban List is teaming up with the legendary Giapo and is getting its own ice cream!

The Bachelor may be done and dusted but—fear not—the trash telly isn’t over yet! Enter The Real Housewives Of Auckland. 

If you’re the brand that has the massive responsibility to open New Zealand Fashion Week, then you need to make sure you do it with a BANG! 

Leo, keep your eye on the prize think of a plan of attack—big things are coming your way. And no, we don’t mean the six-pack from Petal you’ve been dreaming about. 

Soul Bar is undeniably an Auckland institution—an infamous outpost for long (and subsequently boozy) lunches, after work cocktails and/or a fine evening overlooking the Viaduct. 

If you’re on the health craze, let us assure you that this doesn’t limit you from making the most of the awesome taste sensations that Auckland’s top cafes and restaurants are dishing up. 

Yep, we feel ya, it’s pretty stressful to find not just one outfit, but multiple outfits to wear to one of the most coveted events of the year—New Zealand Fashion Week.

Chilly days (and, let’s be honest, not-so-chilly days) are made for sipping hot chocolate. And while it’s fine and dandy to have one made for you, sometimes you just wanna get in there yourself. 

We hear ya—an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But, how about these days when it’s not just an apple a day that keeps the doctor away, but also kale, swiss chard, broccoli, pea protein, spinach, celery and basically any wholefood you can think of?

Another brunch, another gram. It’s a tough life us foodies live, hunting down the latest greatest and of course cutest eateries. Someone’s got to do it, right?

​Move over macarons, éclairs and brûlées. What French treat can you eat for breakfast without judgment? La crêpe, of course! 

Oh hey there, adrenaline-junkie! Looking for your next heart-racing fix, are we? There are numerous adventures (nine, to be exact) to wet your adrenaline appetite in Auckland.

Waitresses worldwide deserve a knighting from the Queen and a big, shiny medal for the s**t that they put up with. You may think it’s an easy job and a means for paying for Saturday nights on the town, but boy you couldn’t be more wrong.

We’ve reached peak food mash up: introducing the mufgle.

The Kitchen, which you’ve already gathered, is Mr Toms sibling eatery and joint-neighbour with its own entrance on the corner of Anglesea Street. 

Ever remember solemnly swearing you’d never wear flares again? We do. Alas, how the tables have turned. Yes, we’re somehow in full support of this trend being brought back—the key is to how you wear it. 

This weekend in Auckland is allllll about food, and we’re totally happy about that. Whether you like to eat socially or prefer a bit of high tea and fashion OR you prefer to do a little good and dress to the nines while you eat, there’s something for you.

You can’t beat meat. Slow-cooked, smoked, barbequed and pulled...we want it and we want it all! Whether it’s sandwiched in a bun or served on the bone, meat is well and truly our favourite thing, well, ever.

​With eateries galore, beaches on our doorstep and burgers to blow your mind, Auckland is called home by more than one million people.

Wannabe a Master Chef? Or in need of some serious guidance in the kitchen? No matter what your cooking style, you’ll soon be transformed into a kitchen whizz with a series of events happening next weekend.

Ah, Wednesday. It’s a bittersweet time of the week. We’re halfway to the weekend but we’re STILL only halfway to the weekend. 

Us Aucklanders all seem to have a sweet tooth. And, as far as we’re concerned, there’s ALWAYS room for dessert—especially those of the decadent nature.

Victoria Park has a new and noteable opening. After its predecessor, Matterhorn, closed its doors, the delightful owners saw the chance to create something special in the CBD’s fringe suburb of Freemans Bay. 

Cancer: hit the gym, tighten those buns, and spruce yourself up. The luurve department is waiting for you. 

We’re all for creating good energy and good vibes in the home—it’s a place that you’re probably spending a lot of time, especially during the winter months. So why not make it a bit of a sanctuary…A place you can relax and enjoy with a glass of vino after a long day’s work? Sounds heavenly right? 

In a city where people go loco for Asian fusion and the next dessert craze, it’s easy to forget about other cuisines. But, there’s one that definitely deserves your (and your taste buds’) attention: Middle Eastern.

If you a) love cupcakes, b) love puppies and c) love kittens, then listen up—we’ve got some woofing wonderful news for you. 

Ever dreamt of being a chef but can’t commit to the long hours and hard work? Yup, we totally understand—and so do some of Auckland’s finest eateries! 

We recently chatted to the fabulous woman behind the Little Bird Organics, Megan May.

You guys have been driving us wild with major food envy here at The Urban List HQ, even inspiring a second cheat day (guilty). 

Is it really that bad to stay in on a Saturday night? You can be toasty, tucked up in front of the TV, bottle of vino in one hand and a share-bag of chips in the other, you can have endless stalking sesh’s on Insta and you can have dance-off’s with your cat. 

Let’s be honest, there’s nothing better than cheese—especially when it’s melted into an oozing, hot mess.

Swedish fish-centered Oreos now exist in what is surely a sign of end of days.

The Urban List sat down with Auckland ice-cream extraordinaire, Giapo, to find out what this sweet-toothed genius truly loves. 

Sure, the idea of discounted clothes and looking amaze-balls while working may sound like a dream job, people who have ever worked in a clothes store will tell you a different tale. Trust me, it’s not all sparkles and silk.

Here are eight ways to help create flawless skin. 

Boredom is not on the menu this weekend in Auckland, with our lovely city delivering up some amazing things to do.

We might be totally slightly biased but Auckland is one of the raddest cities in this fine country of ours.

Kingsland has become quite the hip ‘burb over as of late and now, you’ve got another delicious reason to make a visit.

Apparently I eat a lot of ‘hipster’ health foods. I’m in no way a hipster, but I do love a good turmeric latte, I have almond milk in my coffee and my favourite dessert is banana ‘nice’ cream. A couple of weeks ago I made my friend a turmeric broth with kale and chickpeas before sitting down on the couch to enjoy a cup of Tension Tamer tea (yep, that’s a real thing) and a punnet of medjool dates. Rolling her eyes at me, she challenged me to eat ‘normal’ food for a few days.

Ah, the humble potato. What a special place they have in our hearts. Not only are they responsible for bringing us vodka and fries (life’s essentials) on a regular basis, potatoes have a versatility that continues to both baffle and amaze. 

It’s true, we admit, that Auckland’s chill and rain factor has not been at its finest lately. But that’s winter, folks. So, on a recent bloody cold and wet Saturday, we sucked it up and braved the elements, hitting the north western motorway to Riverhead to find out if Hallertau’s new biergarten (that’s German for beer garden, in case you were wondering) is all it’s cracked up to be. Short answer? Yes, it is.

Put on your best pair of trackies, and prepare to sit in a dark room with a bunch of complete strangers for two hours

Whether your relationship has just passed through the honeymoon phase, you’re reaching the seven-year itch, or you are lone-soldiering through winter and your idea of a date night is spent with Netflix and chilling with your cuddlebuddy pillow (must-have for singledom), then we are here to interfere.

Scorpio, it’s time to take a leaf out of Katy Perry’s book and rise. You don't have enough time for those annoying folk.

Hello, my name is Martha and I’m a shopaholic. I’m not ashamed of this fact and I know I can’t change, so what now? 

If you’re getting sick of the same scenery at your regular yoga studio, then spend some time practising yoga outside. 

We’re big fans of things from under the sea. Whether it’s a crispy fillet of fish, salty oysters or moreish calamari rings, Auckland is home to some seriously good seafood. 

Time is short these days. How often do you hear of people complaining that there’s not enough time in the day? Too often.

Lately we’re seeing more and more black, sticky, inky delights appearing on Auckland menus. While it took us awhile to get our heads around this trendy addition, we’re now totally on board with the squid ink trend. 

Fashion has rules, and while sometimes we agree these rules should be broken, we also think there are some fashion guidelines that just need to be followed.