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We love satisfying our food cravings and nabbing a bangin’ food deal at the same time—and what better way than getting a chicken wing fix while also getting more bang for your buck (yes to making savings for the next meal).

Let us hear you say love. Whether it’s your first or your one hundredth date, a little thought goes a long way and a dinner and a movie just ain't it. 

Calling all snow homies, holiday heroes, music-mad, and just plain festy frothers—epic destination festival, Snow Machine is next week. And. You. Don’t. Want. To. Miss. Out. 

Swooning for a hooning? Feel the need for speed? Careen around the race track and leave your mates in the dust at one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s best spots for Go Karting.

Every year, some four million tourists flock to the Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos (two mil to each), which is quite astonishing given that the holiday season here only runs from April until the end of October. While Santorini’s cliff-hugging, whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches and windmills are, admittedly, as spectacular as the nightlife in Mykonos is steamy, there are plenty of other islands worth visiting…in blissful isolation.

From unconventional bars in buses to speakeasies and craft breweries, Christchurch nightlife is anything but dull.

There's nothing better than shooting the breeze with friends, ice cold beverage in hand and grazing on delish eats (the more cheese, the better). But—news flash—good times can be enjoyed sans alcohol. 

​If you’ve ever seen a picture of Cappadocia’s dreamy hot air balloons we’re guessing that it’s probably on high your travel bucket list, and rightly so. But you might be wondering what else there is to do in this Turkish hot spot, and fret not; there’s plenty.

Drool Alert! Get ready for biscuits like never before. Here's how you can whip up a batch of Whittaker's hokey pokey crunch biscuits.

Don’t get us wrong, we love Bali as much as the next person, but there’s a whole lot more to Indonesia that you’re missing. For a country made up of over 17,000 islands, it’s actually a bit of a disgrace that the majority of travellers go back to the same one over and over again. 

Despite being a struggle in the wee hours of the morning, pulling yourself out of bed and venturing out for a sunrise mission is always worth setting the alarm.

Whether you’re planning the ultimate staff do, a creative girls' night out, or your little one’s birthday bash, bowling is a time-tested way to get a party started.

If you’re looking for something to watch as it gets colder to cosy up in a cinema or at home, the full Doc Edge Festival programme is now live with over 100 feature length and short films to sink your teeth into.

Sometimes things get a little tight…the washing machine breaks down the same week as the car does, and then the dog gets sick. And, let’s face it, as much as we love the City of Sails, it’s bloody expensive to live here. But this doesn’t mean you need to be bored—with a little creativity and a whole lot of thriftiness, we’ve found the best free things to do in Auckland. You’re welcome.

Jumping in your car, blasting the tunes and taking in some epic scenery can be soothing for the soul. From craggy coastlines to lush forests and bush, our capital city has a number of drives to hit the road for. 

Nothing beats good food and breathtaking views, so why not combine the two and head out for a picnic. We've taken the hard part out of your picnic organisation and put together a list of seven of the best spots you can set yourself up at around Auckland. 

There are many interesting and unique cafes scattered around Hamilton, hidden down side alleys, plonked amidst industrial zones, and nestled in quiet neighbourhoods. The cafes slinging the best coffee in Hamilton are often the hidden gems.

Are you gaga about a good bottomless brunch? Well then, how about brunch AND Lady Gaga?

Interesting Places: The Subterranean Sessions is set to be an absolutely awesome series of musical matinee shows, as part of Elemental AKL, featuring performances by the best musicians in town. 

We Kiwis absolutely love our coffee. In fact, NZ is one of the top coffee consumers globally. But how many of us actually know how to brew our own coffee, or master the art of the barista?

Is there any better way to embrace the colder days than with shed loads of cheese? We think not. This winter, we’re in luck, as Le Chef brings us the perfect solution on Bastille Day - France’s national day.

Realising this gap between food waste and food insecurity, Nick Loosley founded Everybody Eats - a locally-based, not-for-profit with a mission to reduce food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand. With Everybody Eats scaling across NZ, we caught up with Nick to find out more about their origins, their mission, and hear about their new Goodie Box initiative. 

With the new financial year nearly upon us, many Kiwis are setting resolutions and looking to increase their financial wellness in 2021. This research was commissioned by Afterpay in their endevour to assist kiwis in becoming financially foritifed, and take control of their cashflow this year.

Ah, winter. That delightful season when jammies and slippers become a fashion statement, social outings become rarer than a blood supermoon, and Netflix and chill takes on a whole new meaning. To help combat the winter blues and lure you out of hibernation, St John’s Bar and Restaurant are bringing back their ultra 'Gram-worthy pop-up igloos for a limited time.

Is it a donut or doughnut? For the sake of this pun, we highly recommend that you donut miss the chance to claim your FREE doughnut this Friday, at Krispy Kreme.

What if we told you that you had a billion dollars to spend? Well, it’s your lucky day, because you already are a billionaire; of heartbeats, at least. We’re all born with about 2.5 BILLION heartbeats to spend over our lifetime. Surely, we’ve got to invest these heartbeats into something meaningful.

Leisha Rae makes up the sweet 1/2 of Bowl & Arrow with her bestie and partner in crime, Hannah Bryan. After meeting at a cafe Leisha was working at and bonding over the best bread for french toast, they realised they had the same career passions. We spoke to Leisha to find out what has happened since history started writing itself.

There’s always that one friend that doesn’t vibe with your choice in music, isn’t there? Well, now you can dance to the beat of your own drum, quite literally, at this highly anticipated event coming to Auckland this weekend. 

Forget whatever you had planned for September 3rd, Galatos is the place to be.

From 5 February to 28 March, Wellington’s streets will become centre stage for a free, city-wide programme of music, art, dance and theatre as part of the newly launched festival, What If The City Was A Theatre? 

Nothing beats good food and breathtaking views, so why not combine the two and head out for a picnic. We've taken the hard part out of your picnic organisation and put together a list of seven of the best spots you can set yourself up at around Auckland. 

It’s not often that Wellingtonians go crazy over something out of Hamilton, but when it comes to Duck Island, locals are screaming for it. 

Move over monopoly, escape rooms are our new favourite way to get competitive and tackle some good old fashioned problem solving with our friends. Here are the best escape rooms in Wellington. 

How do you improve on such a finely nuanced gastronomic masterpiece? Well, it turns out there are quite a few ways to make Mi Goreng better. Some are expected (fried egg) and some are not (peanut butter, we’re looking at you). Here are all the ways to style everyone’s favourite shame-filled meal replacement and make the best Mi Goreng of your life. 

Here’s a list of awesome things to do in New Zealand this weekend.

With the world in the current state that it is, sometimes you just need a good cry, and what better way to get those tears flowing than a heart wrenching flick? From tales of star crossed lovers to stories inspired by true events, we’ve done the emotional hard yards for you and uncovered the very best sad movies on Netflix. 

Get ready for a serious hit of nostalgia, beloved Kiwi brand Much Moore Ice Cream are opening a pop up shop on Ponsonby Road just as summer really starts to ramp up.

Ready yourself for peak nostalgia—and the age-old debate of who is better… Mario or Luigi?—because the world is about to score a Nintendo theme park and it includes a life-size Mario Kart track! Super Nintendo World is set to open in 2020 (just in time for the Tokyo Olympics) at Japan’s Universal Studios in Osaka and will feature a bunch of your childhood faves like Peach, Yoshi and Bowser. And we’re crossing our fingers for a possible run in with the likes of Pikachu, Link and Zelda.

We’ve got some seriously epic news for your Monday. Following legendary performances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera, and Splendour in the Grass, homegrown hero Tame Impala is headed back to our sandy shores for their biggest ever Australian and New Zealand tour. 

With bright blue skies, scorching temperatures and sultry nights there’s no better way to enjoy the summer than escaping the city for a little while and basking in the glory of Mother Nature. In our beautiful neck of the woods, we have some of the best views in the world—so dig up that old tent, find your best swimmers and stock up on the lollies because we’ve found the best camping spots in Christchurch.  

Praise the sweet streaming lords, our obsession with cult creeper You is about to be renewed with Netflix dropping season two of You very soon.

Nestled in a valley, divided by a glistening river and surrounded by rolling hills is about as ‘grammable as a city can get, and when you combine these knockout views with centuries of history and the lure of ancient architecture, it will come as no surprise that Prague draws travellers from across the globe. Coined the 30-minute city, the compact capital of the Czech Republic is the ideal locale to experience a whole lot of amazing even if you're running on very limited time. 

Fact: the noughties served up some of the best damn music of all time. Don’t fight us on it. 

The Hungarian capital has to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe—a statement we don’t make lightly. On the River Danube and backdropped by the Buda Hills, it’s at once grand and full of history, yet forward-thinking and edgy with some of the coolest creative haunts on the continent. Whether you’re exploring Buda (on the west bank of the Danube) or Pest (on the east), you’ll discover cosmopolitan and cultural attractions at every turn. Read on for everything you need to know—the sights, the spas, the restaurants, hotels and bars—when planning your inaugural trip to Budapest.

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been in a situation where you had some intentions around your money but failed to translate them into the results you wanted. It could be spending on an epic summer holiday, buying some new tech gear, or hitting some savings targets to start your new year on the financial front foot. I know I’ve definitely been there…

​Praise the sweet streaming lords, our obsession with cult creeper You is about to be renewed with Netflix releasing all the deets on season two… and yes we finally have a premiere date.

A totally wild and remote region of islands, First Nations villages, towering peaks and glacier-lined valleys, The Great Bear Rainforest is one of the world’s last remaining coastal temperate rainforests and is home to some of the earth's most magical landscapes, oasis and wildlife – you’ll find cougars and wolves on the land, and sea lines and orcas in the water (hint: the best time to spot orcas in the wild is July – October).

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to expand your LEGO set collection, this news is about to hit you like a ton of bricks: Alceon Group is building New Zealand's first LEGO® Certified Store in Newmarket's swanky new Westfield.

Fire up, guys. The FOMO 2020 is around the corner, and freaking Lizzo is headlining. There’s no denying it, 2019 was Lizzo’s year. The flute-playing queen has been ripping up the charts (if you haven’t belted out Truth Hurts in the shower you’re lying!) and now you’ve got the chance to witness her magic live.

Ask any first time traveller to Europe and chances are Amsterdam will be part of their I-have-three-weeks-in-Europe-and-you-better-believe-I’ll-fit-in-20-cities list. But when it comes to cities that are worth staying a while, Amsterdam should be right up there and for good reason, ten in fact.

After consuming many bowls of pho and more bánh mi's than considered healthy, we have rounded up a list of Auckland's best Vietnamese restaurants.

Settle in for a good week of viewing because there's a stellar line-up of fresh new release shows hitting New Zealand screens this week.

If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s true crime podcasts, so we’re always a little giddy when we uncover one particularly chilling. And it doesn’t get much creepier than having the voice behind one of your favourite cartoons talk you through heinous true crimes in graphic details. 

Here are our top picks for the best things to see and do in our fine capital during September.

NZ Fashion Week is back in town fellow fashion lovers—and we’ve got the inside scoop on what this iconic event is bringing to the sartorial scene this year. 

Get those credit cards at the ready, Superette have just opened a surplus store on the shore.

Reckon you’re the biggest Potter fan out there? Well now it's time to test your knowledge.

Set your flight alerts for Florida team, because Universal Studios is launching a brand spanking new theme park and it’s set to be their best yet. Aptly titled Epic Universe, the amusement park is set to take guests on a journey where beloved stories (read: Harry Potter) expand into vibrant lands. 

Sometimes things get a little tight…the washing machine breaks down the same week as the car does, and then the dog gets sick. And, let’s face it, as much as we love the City of Sails, it’s bloody expensive to live here. But this doesn’t mean you need to be bored—with a little creativity and a whole lot of thriftiness, we’ve found the best free things to do in Auckland. You’re welcome.

From intriguing arthouse films to nail-biting thrillers, documentaries to multi-award-winning feature films, us lucky Aucklanders are in for all kinds of cinematic treats this year.  Overwhelmed by all the choices in this year’s programme? Fear not, here are the movies not to miss at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2019. 

Calling all creatives—Urban List New Zealand, the home of urban culture and everything that’s cool and trending, is on the lookout for new superstars to collaborate with.

The search for binge-worthy shows is never over and as difficult as it is finding fresh new series to watch, we want to make it that little bit easier.

Get down to Britomart for a cracking Hāngi served up with some sweet waiata.

The bus will be a truly interactive experience that showcases an exclusive selection of products that will be available to swatch, try and play at the custom-built makeups stations.

For those days when even thinking about what to cook is too much effort, along comes MADE Nadia Lim’s new easy, healthy alternative to takeaways.

Whether payday is a distant memory or you simply don’t want to spend your life savings on a meal, don’t go running for those two-minute noodles just yet. There are plenty of cheap eats in Auckland that are minimal on coin but maximum on deliciousness. These wall-friendly Auckland restaurants will leave you full, satisfied, and with money in the bank—winning! So, without further ado, here are the best cheap eats in Auckland.

Hungry for breakfast? Look no further than these fabulous cafes who are serving up the best breakfasts in Auckland!

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. 

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.