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It’s official—New Year’s is happening. And while there wasn’t much of a lead up to the big banger this year,…

‘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…

We're counting down the days till when can get out and make the most of summer. Because after the year that was,…

Nothing has us feeling more festive than a completely over-the-top display of Christmas lights—yes, this is definitely a case of the…

With its bright purple colour and distinctive floral aroma, lavender is a favourite flower for many. And while it may be known to repel…

Stay up to date with our live list of the latest updates of restrictions around Auckland and New Zealand. Information is via…

Ho, ho, holy snowball…. December is here and it's time to get our Christmas party on. With freedom day upon us, we now have the…

Lockdown hasn't stopped Artweek, and the annual festival celebrating local artists and art is back from 5 to 14 November to enliven…

Māori Language Week—a whole week dedicated to celebrating te reo by incorporating more into our everyday lives. Although these…

Ever wanted to hear Calvin Harris' One Kiss in C Minor with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra? Yeah, us neither, come…

Great food at a great price? That, my friend, is the way to an Aucklander’s heart. Restaurant Month is officially here for 2021,…

If you’re curious about, well, everything, get yourself along to one of Auckland’s incredible museums, stat. From impressive…

While Aucklanders may be the brunt of jokes for those south of the Bombay Hills, we think living in the City of Sails is pretty damn rad.…

We all know COVID has had a huge impact on the arts, so it just warms our cockles to see shows like multi-award-winning show The Lion King…

Calling all snow homies, holiday heroes, music-mad and just plain festy frothers—news just in, epic destination festival, Snow Machine…

Can’t wait for the hot and heady days of summer? Lucky for us, Culley’s is bringing the heat and the beats back to you next…

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of…

Auckland crew listen up! In some hugely exciting news, it’s been revealed that Ponsonby is (finally) getting a cinema complex all of…

Prepare yourselves chook fans because the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival has a new post-lockdown date. That's…

We're halfway through the year and as always happens in winter our batteries are starting to run low. For many of us, now could be…

If you missed out on the light fest extravaganza LUMA in Queenstown this year then you’ll be stoked to hear that a dazzling free light…

These days, the best kind of food comes straight from the streets. Whether it’s a cart, caravan or truck—these tiny, portable…

Get amongst some fun festivities this week.   Treat yourself to a good laugh at a comedy…

Are you gaga about a good bottomless brunch? Well then, how about brunch AND Lady Gaga? While she may not be literally present, The Lula Inn…

Who said Waiheke Island is just for wine lovers? Picture this, descending underground for an intimate session of only upto 50 people,…

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…

If you haven’t yet experienced the epicness of a morning rave then there is no time like the present. Ditch the booze and bust some…

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…

Summer, winter, autumn or spring, Queenstown is a beauty to behold. For both tourists and locals, it has a spectacular vista and there are…

Calling all people with small ones in tow—winter school holidays (Saturday 10th-Sunday 25th July) are looking realll good this year…

The snow gods heard your cry for alp. Take your mittens out of hibernation and pop on your warmest beanie because Auckland is getting a…

The last 18 months have had a devastating effect on the music industry, with many budding musicians feeling the brunt of the halt on live…

Throw on your puffer jacket and lace up those boots—winter is well and truly here and we’re ready to make it the best one yet.…

Winter is coming, and that means ski party season is too. So, dust off your boots and grab your warmest jackets, because things are about to…

Everyone’s favourite booze-filled journey, the classic pub crawl, has had a grape new transformation. Following successful events in…

Let’s be honest, we’re kinda terrible at keeping secrets here at Urban List. So, when we hear a rumour a hidden piano…

Matariki, the Māori new year, is a time for reflection, new beginnings and yes, celebration! Auckland always knows how to put on a good…

If the words ‘Birria Tacos’ have piqued your interest, you’re not alone. The juicy tacos have been making…

Nobody wants to waste food, but it inevitably ends up happening all across New Zealand. At the same time, food insecurity is a major concern…

Travel may be off limits for now but with Disney’s multi-award winning show The Lion King coming to our shores, spending an…

From the team that gave you the creeps at last year's socially-distanced event DOUBLES (not to mention the scary as hell shipping…

Ah, winter. That delightful season when jammies and slippers become a fashion statement, social outings become rarer than a blood supermoon,…

Prep your bodies for a weekend of pure indulgence—The Chocolate And Coffee Festival is coming back to Auckland and this time…

When it comes to delivering a multi-sensory retail experience, Comvita has raised the bar with the launch of their new Comvita Wellness Lab…

Queen's Birthday weekend has arrived which means three days of rest, relaxation and feasting are on the cards. While some places close…

Is it a donut or doughnut? For the sake of this pun, we highly recommend that you don-ut miss the chance to claim your FREE doughnut this…

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…

Sick of being a passive bystander in a movie theatre? Perhaps it’s time to become the lead in your own story. Because a good night out…

Forget what you know about the Southern Lights. Aurora Australis? Please… we have something much more exciting for you. Kicking…

This June get cosy at home or in a cinema and enjoy a film because New Zealand’s international documentary festival Doc Edge is back…

It’s not everyday that a giant, cosmic entity lights up the sky with an intergalactic aura—completely kicking a regular full…

Just imagine the scene if Snoop Dogg or Dr. Dre picked up a trumpet and smashed out some ol’ skool bangers. Well, New…

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…

Start digging out your gear, tuning your ski and snowboard and booking flights to Queenstown this winter because the NZ ski season starts…

Not since Priscilla has New Zealand and Australia seen something as bloody fabulous as RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Coming…

Forget whatever you had planned for September 3rd, Galatos is the place to be. From 9pm the good vibes will be crankin’ and…

Whether you love a good photo op or simply have an appreciation for the arts—the enchanting Night Lights at MOTAT will be…

Aucklanders… it’s time to unleash your inner wine connoisseur because The Waiheke Wine and Food Festival is back for 2021.…

Sick of being a passive bystander in a movie theatre? Perhaps it’s time to become the lead in your own story. Because a good night out…

From 6-16 May, the capital’s fave eateries and bars will be putting food and entertainment at centre stage as part of a brand new…

There’s a lot to love about Ponsonby. Top-notch boutiques and eateries as well as a constant parade of pocket-sized pups make this…

There’s nothing more exciting than when the carnival comes to town—the sweet smell of candy floss in the air, the buzz of…

We think you'll agree when we say that mums should be treated to nothing but the absolute best come Mother's Day, which if you…

After taking some time out in 2020, the luxurious, two-hatted Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is back in full swing and ready to…

The nights are drawing in and there’s a chill in the air, so what better time than to check out this epic new pop-up ice rink right by…

Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. The NZ tour, proudly hosted…

Ah Coronavirus, will your tentacles never stop messing with our planned events? Fear not, while originally planned for March, the…

It’s been dubbed the world’s most Instagrammable exhibition—selling out stints in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Boston,…

Gone are the days when not being able to eat gluten meant you were doomed to living a doughnut-less existence. Two years ago Charlie Mia…

This year Anzac Day falls on a Sunday, meaning that Monday 26 April is a public holiday (which we'll hereby refer to as 'Anzac…

Yotam Ottolenghi, author, chef, restaurateur and the friendly father of the global culinary scene, has announced new dates for his live…

Call us old-fashioned but nothing tops the chart like a glass of whisky to start or wind up an evening. And when it comes to fine whisky,…

Aucklanders, forget being sad that summer is over because there's still a get a chance to catch some heat. The Hot Sauce…

We’re guessing you’ve seen snippets of Van Gogh Alive on your Insta feed. An immersive exhibition where Gogh’s seminal…

Loosen those belts and fire up those appetites, our friends over at Xuxu Dumpling Bar have brought back their epic all-you-can-eat…

Foraging for food isn't a new concept but it's certainly had a resurgence in recent years and personally, we love the idea of…

Auckland, we've just discovered an epic new dining experience you need to know about, and it happens to involve one of our favourite…

Hosted by the uptown bottle shop and bar The Fridge & Flagon, this eight-day beer festival is going to be a treat for all the hopheads…

Fact: Schnitzel is a staple part of our diet and life without this iconic, golden, crispy pub meal would be truly ordinary. Here to remind…

Covid may have put the brakes on Food Truck Fridays one too many times recently, but worry not because Britomart's fave weekly food…

For those of you who aren't heading away this Anzac weekend, there are heaps of fun-fuelled events happening to keep…

If one thing’s for sure, indoor plants sit in a very special place in our hearts these days. You know, those cute, spiky little cacti…

SkyCity has recently launched Fortune on Fed, a craft beer pop-up bar serving divine craft brews. Coming to you with the flavours of…

Cross St. Music Festival is back, baby. After the March lockdown rained on its parade, a new date has been released, and it’s…

Auckland’s vibrant cultures are being celebrated this month with Auckland Council’s inaugral World of Cultures festival. The…

Ben & Jerry's have launched what could potentially be the world's largest-ever virtual Easter egg hunt—with 10,000…

A year ago, the world as we knew it changed. Our home became our office and the walks to the local supermarket became the new ‘going…

Green does not mean boring, folks. And, proving they know what’s what when it comes to all things good, EcoFest West is returning to…

Make tracks for this pop-up bar that's hit Morningside where you can sip pink drinks beneath pink disco balls and hanging greenery in a…

If recent events have taught us anything, it’s that we should take up any chance to get together and celebrate.  Lucky for us,…

Feeling nauti? Pull on your fanciest threads because we’ve found one more reason to head downtown and get in on the America’s…

What better way to spend a beautiful summer’s day? Load up your boot on covetable botanical goodies at Auckland Plant Market happening…

We might only be a couple of months into the new year but this summer is shaping up to be a corker. Hot on the heels of a pop-up gin garden…

After last year’s shenanigans, we sure do need an occasion dedicated to celebrating freedom and togetherness. And what better…

Ain’t no party like a street party—get ready for Parnell’s very own street festival filled with groovy tunes, good vibes,…