Webb’s auctions are many and varied and run the gamut from vintage motorcycles and modern design classics to fine wine and African art. Thursdays at Webb’s provides a more varied and eclectic selection than the more curated auctions but could provide just the intangible thing you’ve been looking for.

Melanie Roger's windows are always eye catching and her gallery is well appointed on the Jervois Road strip. Pop in to see works from many of New Zealand and Australia's finest contemporary artists such as Sam Mitchell, Gavin Hurley, Heather Straka, Martin Poppelwell, Richard Orjis and Liyen Chong among many others.

Rialto in Newmarket is my cinema of choice in Auckland. I love how they have films from festivals as well as more mainstream movies, so nice to have the option to decide on the day if you want intellectual stimulation or a trashy rom com. Also they have delicious scooped icecream from Kapiti and wine and beer that you can take in to the theatre to enjoy while watching the movie. 

Ivan Anthony represents a wide array of artists including Bill Hammond, Yvonne Todd, Andrew McLeod, Liz Maw, Ronnie van Hout and many more. An institution on the first floor of the old ANZ bank on K'Rd.

The Auckland Art Gallery has so much to offer in its permanent collections but it also runs great visiting exhibitions. At the moment there is a spectacular collection of American Modernism on display, from furniture o fashion and everything in between.

Disney on ice will be coming soon.

Great skill to learn

My daughter is enjoying it.

It’s always nice to see a movie with kids.

Very spacious to play any sport

Oooh the Seafood School sounds wicked! Keen to go there!

This yoga studio is a place of such serenity and they have so much more to offer than just yoga!

What an amazing book shop! I could spend hours here just browsing! They seem to stock only the best quality books here, everything is thought-provoking.

Definitely makes you see yourself and our world differently and in perspective!

What a versatile venue! They hold a variety of plays but I’ve left each one of them with a different perspective.

Who doesn’t love the zoo? It’s a great way to spend a day, and if you get your timing right you can have so many awesome experiences with the animals, like feeding the birds and the giraffes. Plus there’s going to be a new baby giraffe out and about soon. So cute and soooo awkward.

I can’t lie, I thought I was going to be bored at MOTAT, but I was so wrong - there is so much interesting stuff to see! The collection of old Kiwiana, the old schoolhouse and the history of tea were highlights, and the mirror maze is just as much fun for grown up kids as it is for little ones.

From World War I to dinosaurs to New Zealand’s history, there is so much to see and learn at the museum. It’s staggering to stand in the hall that lists the names of Auckland’s fallen soldiers, and the sheer size of a moa skeleton is amazing. On a nice day, when your legs get tired you can have a picnic lunch in the Domain. It’s a great, free way to spend a few hours.

If you’re in the city and want some time out from all the noise, step into the Art Gallery for a while. It’s quiet and peaceful, and wandering from room to room pondering all the amazing works of art is really relaxing. Leave your bags, coats etc. at the front in a locker, so you can move around and take it all in unhindered.

When the weather’s nice, a picnic at Western Springs is just the thing. Bring a ball, soak up the sun, and bring some extra bread to feed the ducks. Just watch out for the big geese! It’s the perfect place to chill out after a trip to MOTAT or the zoo.

A fascinating place to visit day or night, prepare to be inspired by the wonders of the stars and space at Stardome. This place is filled with comprehensive information, informative shows and a magnificent telescope that allows even the amateur astronomer to feel like an expert upon viewing the stars up close. It's a wonderful day out for all ages and even better at night. The perfect place to expand your mind and delight your eyes at the same time.

A treasure trove of amazing and often quirky stuff, Junk & Disorderly, is the perfect place to scour for hard-to-find and unusual second-hand items. You'll find everything from furniture to antiques, collectibles to curios and all kinds of other things. It's a clever place to shop for that hard to buy for person who likes rare or vintage things or to buy awesome pieces for your home or flat. Keep coming back regularly as their store is updated continuously with wonderful new stock.

One of the North Shore's true gems, the Bridgeway is a beautiful old cinema which shows a great selection of mainstream and independent films. The staff are a delight and service is a priority here, make sure to check out the treats on offer to munch on while you're there. If you're after a meal before or after your movie, Sausalito, is located right next-door and features delicious wood-fired pizzas on it's tempting menu. Definitely a worthwhile trip across the bridge.

This wonderful bookstore is a Mount Eden institution and has a brilliant selection of fascinating books, aided by super helpful and knowledgeable staff. Definitely bring the kids as their childrens book room is fantastic and will definitely keep the little ones entertained while you discover new literary loves. It's also open late which means you can make a pitstop at one of Mt Eden's great cafes before or after your visit. This place is a bookworm's paradise.

Lots of fun and good exercise, ice-skating is a great way to spend an afternoon and Paradice is the perfect place to do it. This rink has been a local favourite for years and is used for ice-skating, ice-hockey and has even hosted parties on the ice. A public session is skated to pop music, which makes for some amusing sing-a-longs sometimes and the team at Paradice will make sure you have a great time.

Great time to upskill for the coming winter season.

Let the talented team look after your kids these holidays in Hamilton, North Shore, Auckland and Tauranga

So much to do in and beautiful setting, a holiday programme or afterschool care activity for your child.

Keep your children thinking, active and challenged with the Discovery Labs computer design programmes.

Learn to swim programmes with Northern arena for intensive training, and term lessons. Make sure your children can swim.

Love exhibitions, jewellery, beautiful treasure pieces….

Love new exhibition, worth going to see ♥♥♥

Love being able to choose from tantalising cuisine..

Love watching a diversity of films…especially our own home grown ♡♡♡

Love having treats

I love coming here to study for exams because it is about half way between my house and university which means I don’t have to travel as far but I am still being productive and not staying home where I can never manage to study with all the distractions. The librarians are very lovely and helpful which is a nice surprise as I always imagine them to be how they are in movies and tv shows and really old and witch-like. The library itself has a great lay out, definitely better than my university’s one. It is very open, not dark like most others. I always find it really easy to study in here because it has a really nice ambience and obviously there are plentiful books to cater to everyone’s interests and expand your horizons.

This is a great venue! Being on the shore and all, you wouldn’t really expect a nice AND big setting on the shore of all places. I have been here many a time in my youth for events such as Rockquest, various High School awards ceremonies and also my sisters graduation ceremony. They were all quite different events but the Bruce Mason is very practical and malleable to whatever it is that is being held there. The events that are held here vary from concerts of any music genre to plays, ceremonies, comedy shows, the list goes on. The Bruce Mason website will keep you up to date with all of the upcoming events that are guaranteed to appeal to all types.

Parnell in itself is a lovely suburb, but if you really want to make the most of it then visit the Rose Gardens. I came here on Valentine’s Day which was really cute and there were heaps of other couples around enjoying the pleasant sights and aromas that is the Rose Gardens. Tip: the roses are in full bloom between October and April to get the maximum potential of the flowers if you wish to visit! These gardens are open at all times to the public and the ‘white garden’ is available for venues such as weddings.

I have always been fascinated with the universe since a young age (I used to carry a little handbook of constellations around with me as a child) so when I finally got to go to the Stardome it was an exceptionally exciting trip for me. I saw the show "The Autumn Night Sky" where you sat in an amazing 360 degree theatre that replicates the sky outside as a presenter discusses what we can see from our spot in the world for the particular month of your visit. After this, everyone goes outside into the courtyard for a viewing of the planets, and I got to see Jupiter through a huge telescope. It was an amazing experience and afterwards I felt rather moved by it all because as you are learning about the infinity of the universe it gives you tingles and puts things into perspective knowing how limitless it all is. In the wise words of Calvin and Hobbes, ""If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently. "

The Wine Box is nestled in the quaint Albany Village which in turn sets the tone for the actual restaurant. This restaurant is very unique in the way that it serves Australian dishes and this is why I chose to put it on this list. Expand your mind by sampling the Australian dishes, and by this I mean kangaroo, ostrich and other various exotic dishes. I have never been game enough to try these dishes but I do think it is a great idea to think outside the box and make your restaurant memorable and unique. This restaurant is a lovely place to go with a loved one you are trying to impress. It is very romantic and cute and the food is just delicious. Just hope your date is not put off by smoked ostrich.

A quiet place where you can connect with people and the art.

A nice place where you and your date discover the beauty of nature.

A interesting place where you can learn something new about Auckland and the world as well as learning something about your date.

Look at the beautiful plants and pretty date.

Enjoy a bite with your date followed by a leisurely walk through vibrant Takapuna suburb.

I love that we have place to see farm animals. The view and gardens are great.

I love the exhibitions and displays. Also great gardens. I love walking my dog in the domain around the museum.

I like to look at the works of art and then enjoy a coffee in the cafe.

I love my local library in Onehunga but like to visit the central library to check out promotions and exhibits.

This is a great place for a picnic and full day looking at different animals .

A long spacious golden sand mild west Auckland beach! Great for the kids, together with a loooonnnnnggg wide stretch of mowed grass for cricket, frisbee, soccer touch, volleyball etc. Several changing rooms and loos and freshwater showers just off the beach. Tons of shade under the pohutakawas that strech along the miles of beach. Best 2 hours either side of high tide (just Google it).

She’s free to Aucklanders. Take a household bill and they’ll sort you out a free card to to flash each time you come. Craft activities for the kids need a gold coin donation. free lockers in the Kai room above the atrium, or the bagcheck in the foyer. Loads to see. Great on a wet day or if you’re too sunned out.

Free entry. Free kids activities on the first floor. Have a wander around but don’t touch! The cafe is very good - the sausage rolls are probably the best in Auckland, and then there’s the scones…. But if you just want coffee use the expresso bar on the top floor as there’s hardly ever a queue. Free compulsory bag check but cameras allowed and keep your sunnies for sprawling on the curvy bench on the back of the top floor. Choice bro.

Devonport. She’s free, mate. TAKE CARDBOARD. Drive to the top or park at the bottom and follow the spiral path to the summit with older kids. Awesome views, great for a picnic. Slide down the sides on your cardboard like a boss. You’ll find plenty of slide tracks the locals use, fast, slow, the odd jump, evn one for the littlies. Make like a local and have a fab time, The kids will remember this one :) Do the decent thing and put some money into the local economy by buying them all an iceblock afterwards. Priceless.

Or any swimming pool. Kids are free, you can even take your own food and drinks. hydroslide is an extra $2 that you need to pay on entry - the wristband then gives unlimited slides, although there’s usually a 5 min queue. Try Mount Albert if you’re not out west or the Parnell Pools in the summer if your kids are little (take a sun shelter tho)

A great Gallery with wonder work from living artists.

A great supporter of the Arts

A great place to support you local artists.

Am still out on this one???

A nice little gallery and a nice day out for the afternoon any time of year.