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The Feed | The New Zealand Food News You Need To Know

Roll up, roll up. It’s time for this week’s New Zealand food news. Hot off the press (or should we say, toastie press) are…

Food & Drink

6 Gin Cocktail Recipes Inspired By NZ’s Vibrant Arts Scene

We've teamed up with Bombay Sapphire to inspire you to get out of your G&T comfort zone and stir a bit more creatively. 

TV & Movies

43 Of The Best Shows On Netflix NZ Right Now

We all know the hunt for the next Netflix binge never ends. To make your search a little easier, we at Urban List have rounded…

What's On

Secure Tickets For These Unmissable Black Ferns Matches At Wallet-Friendly Prices

At long last, women’s sport is taking centre stage and we are here. for. it. As we head into the cooler months, all eyes are on our…

Local Escapes

The Most Weird And Wonderful Places To Stay In New Zealand

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but New Zealand is a stunning specimen of a country. It’s an adventure haven, a…

Beauty

12 New Beauty Products To Shop This Month

Welcome to the most fabulous corner of the internet—Urban List's destination for the picks of the beauty crop. We've found the…

Wellness

9 Of The Best Float Tanks In New Zealand

We’ve done the research and these are all the best places to float in New Zealand. 

TV & Movies

The Best Movies On Netflix NZ Right Now March 2024

Buttering up the popcorn and firing up Netflix has got to be our favourite thing ever. If you’re anything like us we know you…

Fashion

Afterpay Day New Zealand 2024: The Best Deals To Shop This March

The first Afterpay Day sale of 2024 officially kicks off in New Zealand on Thursday 14 March. Shop the best deals on fashion, beauty, and…

Local Escapes

12 Of The Best Beach House Airbnbs In NZ For Your Next Seaside Escape

We all know that NZ boasts some seriously gorgeous beaches, not to mention some stunning Airbnbs that sit right by the…

Pets

Adopt, Don’t Shop With The Best Cat Adoption Centres In New Zealand

The best things in life are furry, so we've compiled a list of the top places to adopt a cat in New Zealand so you can help a kitty…

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Camping Grounds In Northland

Camping is as much a part of Kiwi culture as remembering to blow on the pie. Whether you’re camping in a tent, campervan or…

Local Escapes

12 Of The Best Boutique Hotels And Airbnbs In Wanaka

Whether you’re in town to hike, ski, wine taste, or golf, here are 12 boutique accommodation options to level up your stay in…

Local Escapes

The Best Accommodation In Taupo From Hotels And Motels To Airbnbs

If you're looking for the best accommodation options in the wonderful town of Taupō, look no further.

Pets & Travel

The Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation In New Zealand

We think it's about time our four-legged friends got to enjoy our weekend escapes too. 

Food & Drink

8 Of The Best Wineries And Vineyards To Sample In Martinborough

We've rounded up the best wineries in New Zealand's beloved wine region, Martinborough, so you can sip on top-notch vino all day…

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The Best Flower Delivery And Florists In Auckland Right Now

There simply isn’t an occasion that doesn’t call for a beautiful bunch of flowers. 

Local Escapes

6 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Waitangi As An Adult

Cue the roadie, it's time to broaden your knowledge of our hītōria (history).

Entertainment

Neon NZ’s Very Best Shows To Binge In 2024

Home to some of the best series from HBO Max, Warner Bros, Sony, NBCU, FX and BBC content you can now work your way through the likes…

Local Escapes

The Best Accommodation In Martinborough From Hotels And Motels To Airbnbs

We've rounded up the best accommodation in New Zealand's beloved wine region, Martinborough, so you can sample the vino in…

Local Escapes

7 Of The Best Camping Grounds In And Around Tauranga

From turquoise-hued waters to secluded beaches and lakes where you can try your luck at fishing, here are our picks of the best camping…

Local Escapes

The Best Sunflower Farms In New Zealand And Where To Find Them

Sunflower season is short but sweet and while there might not be an abundance of sunflower farms in Aotearoa, there are five magical spots…

Local Escapes

12 Of The Best Places To Stay In Invercargill, Bluff And Beyond In Southland

Live it up in a flash as pad or get a bit rustic with it, here are 12 of the best stays in Invercargill.

Pets

The Best Pet-Friendly Camping In New Zealand For That Last-Minute Getaway

There are some excellent pet-friendly campgrounds scattered around New Zealand that are happy to welcome both you and your furry ones.

Travel

20 Of The Best Airbnbs In New Zealand For 2024

From rolling valleys to dense native forest and cliffs overlooking black sand beaches, we've found the most jaw-dropping spots across…

New Zealand

Why You Need To Live It Up With A Summer Staycation This Year

Summer is here and good times are just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to switch off, uncover new places and…

What's On

The Best New Year’s Eve Parties In New Zealand To See Out 2023

2023 is almost done and dusted. Only one question remains—where will you be when the new year dawns?

Fashion

The Best Swimwear Labels To Shop In NZ This Summer

Summer is finally here and we couldn’t be more ready to frolic in the waves and relax on the beach. We’ve looked high and low to…

Features

The Importance Of Keeping Māori Culture Alive Through Social Media

In this video, Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds speaks to the importance of cultural preservation through Māori content creators such…

Local Escapes

13 Of The Best Places To Stay In Lake Tekapo From Hotels And Motels To Airbnbs

The gateway to some of the best stargazing in Aotearoa and the world, Lake Tekapo is one helluva holiday destination.

Food & Drink

14 Of The Best Restaurants And Cafes In Rotorua

Rotorua is a foodie haven, from boujee fine dining to delectable cheap eats spotlighting local and international cuisines.  

Fashion

The Best Christmas Decorations In NZ To Deck Your Tree Out In 2023

Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year and our fave part of the festivities is hands-down decorating the tree. That said,…

Local Escapes

New Zealand’s 10 Best Hidden Beaches And Where To Find Them

While it’s not hard to find a great beach, Urban List has done a little more exploring to discover these secret gems. 

Local Escapes

The 10 Best New Zealand Great Walks You Need To Try

New Zealand is one heck of a b-e-a-utiful place and as its people, it would be downright rude not to explore it. 

Fashion

The Best Black Friday Sales Of 2023 To Shop In New Zealand

We're here to help you sort the good from the great and to dig up the most unmissable Black Friday sales.

Features

How The Thrift Store Founder Tabitha Coleman Turned Her Passion For Thrifting Into A Full-Time Gig

From a 9-5 desk worker to a professional op shopper, Tabitha Coleman has turned one of her biggest passions into a full-time job.

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The Best Adult Advent Calendars In NZ So You Can Count Down To Christmas

When it comes to advent calendars, why should the kids have all the fun? Well they don't, as it turns out—because a growing number…

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Camping Grounds Within Driving Distance Of Auckland

Load up the roadie snacks and delve into the best camping spots within driving distance from Auckland to add your hit list this summer…

Food & Drink

The Best Artisanal Gins In NZ So You Can Level Up Your G&T Game

20 New Zealand-made gins that will turn your typical G&T on its head.

New Zealand

11 Of The Most Haunted Places In New Zealand

Sage sticks at the ready. We’ve done some digging and conjured up some of Aotearoa’s scariest stories.

Pets

9 Of The Most Dog-Friendly Beaches Across Aotearoa

Picture the perfect day with your pup and we bet it includes a trip to the beach. 

What's On

14 Ways To Show Your Support For Breast Cancer Awareness This October

It’s not too late to rally the troops, or just yourself, to raise a bit of cashola for this totally worthy and far-too-close-to-home…

Local Escapes

9 Of The Best New Plymouth Hotels To Check In At

From renowned luxury chains to characterful boutique abodes, we scoured the local hotel scene to find a range of gems worthy of your…

Local Escapes

Mount Taranaki | Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Summit

Get your boots on, carbohydrates packed and bring a positive headspace because you’ll need it—here’s everything you need…

Things To Do

11 Of The Best Things To Do In New Plymouth

A town in the shadow of an incredible picture-perfect volcano, and with a mix of art and adventure on offer, New Plymouth makes for a great…

Things To Do

17 Of The Best Things To Do In Invercargill

Invercargill may get a bad rap but once you start exploring this southern extreme of New Zealand, you soon realise just how much there…

Food & Drink

12 Of The Best Restaurants In New Plymouth And Where To Find Them

Between scaling Mt Taranaki and hitting the mountain bike tracks around Lake Mangamahoe, surfing up a storm or soaking up the art,…

Pets

12 Fashion Fits For Your Pooch This Season

Along with our friends at Animates, we’ve rounded up a list of the snuggliest fashion fits to not only keep your pooch warm this…

What's On

The Best Music Festivals In NZ You Need To Experience In 2023 And 2024

Get amped up for the most wonderful time of the year. We’re talkin’ New Zealand’s festival season. Across the country,…

Local Escapes

13 Of The Best Airbnbs In Taupo

Sometimes you’ve just had your fill of hotels, motels and Holiday Inns and you’re yearning for something with a little…

Features

Sonny Ngatai: From Simpsons To Super Saiyan: My Family’s Adventure Reclaiming Te Reo Māori

Our journey isn't just about learning; it's about reclaiming a piece of our whakapapa that was nearly lost. It's about bridging…

Features

Level Up Your Kōrero, Here’s How To Get Behind Māori Language Week

This week, and every week henceforth, we encourage you to go beyond learning how to order your coffee in Māori in exchange for a free…

Local Escapes

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing |  Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Summit

Explore the volcanic heart of the Tongariro National Park on an epic one-day tramping adventure.

Local Escapes

The Tongariro Northern Circuit | Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Great Walk

Explore the volcanic heart of the Tongariro National Park on an epic three to four-day tramping adventure.

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The Best Father’s Day Gifts To Shop In 2024

From whisky stones and linen pants to packable day packs, check out our hit list of the best Father's Day gifts to shop this year. 

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Hanmer Springs Accommodation For A Dream Cantabrian Getaway

Alpine village Hanmer Springs has all the ingredients for a magical escape any time of the year.

Local Escapes

14 Of The Best Luxury Hotels In New Zealand

We’ve got the buzz on the best luxury hotels around the country, so you can be drinking champagne in a spa pool as soon as physically…

Food & Drink

The Best Cafes In Invercargill For A Real Taste Of Southland

Get schooled up with this list of Invercargill’s best cafes right now.

Things To Do

8 Epic Ways To Embrace The FIFA Women’s World Cup

The FIFA Women’s World Cup has kicked off in New Zealand. Held every four years, the event showcases talent from 32…

Features

Why We Need To Preserve Queer Stories For The Next Generation

Shaneel Lal, a Fijian-New Zealand writer, LGBT rights activist, and New Zealand's first-ever trans person to win Young New Zealander Of…

What's On

The Best Matariki Public Holiday Events In Tāmaki Makaurau And Around Aotearoa In 2023

Matariki a.k.a. Māori New Year is just around the corner (Friday 14 July to be exact). A time of reflection and new beginnings,…

Things To Do

8 Reasons To Care About Digital Equity And How It Impacts Your Community

If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re a) on a device, b) connected to the internet, and c) know your way around the…

What's On

The Best Teams To Watch In The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Here’s a roundup of the best teams to watch in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. 

Features

Why Matariki Is For All Of Us

For me, Matariki represents a time of celebration, reflection, and connection to people and land across New Zealand. 

Local Escapes

11 Of The Best Cosy Cabins In New Zealand To Hibernate In This Winter

You’re halfway through the year and that calls for a well-deserved break, preferably one with a big cosy bed to snuggle into, and…

Food & Drink

The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks In New Zealand To Sip In 2023

Whether you are wishing to cut down your alcohol intake or are looking to go completely teetotal, here are our favourite non-alcoholic…

Restaurants

12 Of The Best Restaurants In Taupo

Forks at the ready, Taupō isn’t just about hitting the slopes or whiling away hours on the lake.

Local Escapes

Great Barrier Island | The Ultimate First Timer’s Guide

Rid yourself of life's stresses at this tranquil oasis. 

Local Escapes

5 Of The Best Hotels In Taupo

Adrenaline-pumping activities, forest-bathing among ancient trees and unwinding in relaxing hot springs is the idyllic trifecta that awaits…

Food & Drink

13 Of The Best Vodkas In New Zealand Worth Filling Up The Ice Tray For

Long and unjustly discriminated as the smuttiest of spirits, vodka is both the queen of classy and the king of trashy - and we should know -…

Local Escapes

The Best Motels In Taupo To Check Into In 2023

Taupo is a firm favourite among Kiwis for a cheeky getaway at any time of the year, here are the best motels in Taupo.

Food & Drink

The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover’s Supreme Winner Has Just Been Announced

The hot competition where chefs up and down the country cook up their tastiest take on the classic toastie, The Great New Zealand…

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The Best Jewellers In New Zealand

When it comes to finding beautiful gems, trinkets, and treasures, look no further than New Zealand’s best jewellers. From a little…

How Anew Founder Jayden Klinac Is Changing The Game With These Plant-Based Reusable Bottles

Unless you're Barbie, the amount of single-use plastics we have is not fantastic. And with the drive of consumer culture and mass…

Homewares

It’s Official, IKEA NZ Has Just Confirmed An Opening Date

It's official whānau, IKEA is finally coming to Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Travel

Airbnb Just Launched ‘Rooms’ With Stays For Under $100 A Night

Keen to lock in some affordable accommodation for your next trip? Check out some seriously great Rooms around Aotearoa at Airbnb.

Gifts

The Best Mother’s Day Gifts For Every Type Of Mum (And Budget)

From statement earrings and sleep-supporting tea to illuminating skincare and cosy knitwear, shop our thoughtfully curated list of…

Local Escapes

The Best Airbnbs With Fireplaces In New Zealand

From tiny huts in the forest to a luxurious private retreat and accommodation in an actual boot, Aotearoa has an abundance of cosy winter…

Local Escapes

Queen Charlotte Track | Everything You Need To Know Before Exploring The Stunning Marlborough Sounds

The Queen Charlotte Track is a three-to-five-day tramping and mountain biking track that traverses the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.

Travel

15 Of The Best Tiny Homes In New Zealand To Book For A Weekend Escape

Small in size, big on adventure, indulgence and memories.

Features

Why We All Need To Stand By Our Trans Community In New Zealand

Irrespective of how you feel about trans people, no one deserves to be excluded because of who they are.

Features

Epic NZ Made, Eco Friendly And Sustainable Products So You Can Keep Our Planet In Mind

Shopping sustainably is becoming easier and easier, with more local NZ brands being launched all the time specifically developed to be way…

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The Best Engagement Rings In NZ To Secure A Yes

Popping that pretty question can be a nerve-racking time—we get that. What should be a piece of cake, however, is picking out that…

Fashion

20 Ethical Kiwi Fashion Brands To Get Behind

It’s all about choosing brands based on our own values—not just the dollar value of a product.

Cafes

9 Of The Best Wanaka Cafes To Try In 2023

Here are the best darn cafes that you need to try in Wānaka this year. 

Things To Do With Pets

10 Of The Best Dog-Friendly Walks In New Zealand

Taking your pup for a walk is all very well until you realise you’re in a park that’s a no-go for pooches. Talk about barking up…

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Airbnbs With Hot Tubs And Outdoor Baths In NZ

Soak up the luxury at the best Airbnb's in NZ with outdoor baths. 

Food & Drink

10 Of The Best Craft Chocolate Bars In New Zealand For Adventurous Cacao Lovers

New Zealand’s craft chocolate makers are a rebellious and trend-setting bunch, so it’s no surprise that they’re making…

TV & Movies

38 Of The Best Netflix NZ Documentaries To Watch Right Now

We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.