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Family day out
- 1293Auckland ZooWestern SpringsGo bananas at the zoo. Stomp around like an elephant. Drink swill like a pig!
- 240Eden ParkKingslandSpend a night cheering your home team to victory.
- 35Bastion PointMission BayFly a kite at one of Auckland's iconic hills.
- 438Western Springs ParkWestern SpringsCheck out the geese, swans and swarming masses of eels in one of Auckland's most underrated parks.
- 5113Auckland War Memorial MuseumParnellAmazing Māori and Polynesian artefacts, amazing location.
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Top coffee spots
- 155Cosset CafeMount AlbertCoffee with all the green credentials.
- 217Sweetie CafeNew WindsorThe best spot in New Windsor for a sup of coffee.
- 323Salvation KitchenAvondaleI
- 443Shaky Isles KingslandKingslandVery nice staff, lovely breakfasts, and great coffee.
- 519MontereyGrey LynnGrab a lamington and coffee, bring your dog, admire the pastel decor.
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Where to shop for men
- 130The Department StoreTakapunaTop Man and I Love Ugly at The Department Store are the microbes of life on an otherwise desolate Mars of men's clothing stores.
- 22Fast and LooseAuckland Central$5 Buys you your next favourite jersey, pre-worn to avoid that awkward new stage
- 38Pat Menzies ShoesAuckland CentralShelves of Converse Chuck Tailors, enough said!
- 410The Whisky ShopAuckland CentralWhiskey for all tastes, of all styles, and from all around the world.
- 515Crane BrothersAuckland CentralThe discerning gentleman must own at least one pair of tailored trousers, and these guys are the best in Auckland.