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Clubs that don't suck
- 15Flight LoungeAuckland CentralA stalwart on Aucklands iconic Fort Lane is Flight Lounge. Great music and an amazing cocktail list to accompany it. Something for the casual clubber and the discerning drinker alike!
- 26Ding Dong LoungeAuckland CentralAucklands iconic Wyndham Street is the home of Ding Dong. Amazing cocktails and drinks list with the exceptional hospitality to make it really count. A must-try for any connoisseur of fine beverages.
- 310AtticusAuckland CentralA real heavy-weight on the downtown scene, Atticus is the perfect blend. Spread across 2 levels, this bar, club and venue is the future, the present and the past with a hearty nod to tradition.
- 45GoldfinchAuckland CentralNext level clubbing in the heart of our city. Goldfinch offers the freshest beats and surroundings with the perfect atmosphere. Truly stunning and original.
- 55The Pony ClubAuckland CentralPerennial and appealing, Pony has ever been a fixture of Aucklands downtown scene. Great surroundings and atmosphere combined with lighting and effects that make you know you’re clubbing right!
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Geek-friendly shopping destinations
- 14EB Games New LynnNew LynnThe classic and iconic nerdestination is EB Games! A true mainstay of the NZ gaming community and hub of geekery brings you everything you need to keep your finger on the pulse, and your hand on the controller.
- 220JB Hi-Fi Sylvia ParkMt WellingtonAlways a favourite for geeks, gamers and civilians alike, JB Hi-Fi is the destination if your journey involves tech. Great deals and literally everything music, games and pop culture.
- 32Jaycar Electronics - Mt Wellington (Head Office)Mt WellingtonAlways a favourite of techys, Jaycar has everything electronic covered. From parts to knick-knacks for your smart devices, the cascade of parts is almost overwhelming! Love the advise and passion for tech and nerdery that the staff have!
- 49Heroes For SaleNewtonEclectic and differnt, Heroes is a truly unique experience! Comics, Anime and Graphic novels from wall to wall with help from people who are as passionate as you are.
- 515Dick Smith Electronics Sylvia ParkMt WellingtonThe perpetual stop for tech talk and advise, Dicks has always been a part of NZ! Great deals and experts who know their stuff make it an easy choice for your nerd-needs.
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Killer cocktails and mocktails
- 110AtticusAuckland CentralSomething special nestled away in the heart of Auckland City. Atticus is contemporary and classic at the same time. 2 levels and a cocktail menu to die for make it a hot spot for those summer nights!
- 26Ding Dong LoungeAuckland CentralAucklands iconic Wyndham Street is the home of Ding Dong. Amazing cocktails and drinks list with the exceptional hospitality to make it really count. A must-try for any connoisseur of fine beverages.
- 33TwentyoneAuckland CentralSky Citys new baby, Twentyone is a breath of fresh air for the midtown scene! With cocktails and wine to die for, you’ll find a great new home for your Friday and Saturday nights.
- 45Flight LoungeAuckland CentralA stalwart on Aucklands iconic Fort Lane is Flightlounge. Great music and an amazing cocktail list to accompany it. Something for the casual clubber and the discerning drinker alike!
- 55The Pony ClubAuckland CentralOne of the oldest clubs in the downtown Auckland scene is Pony. Celebrities on the regular and a great selection of cocktails and drinks make it a frequent love of ours!
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Best Local Butchers
- 13Freds Fine Foods LimitedNorthcrossIn the hub of ex-pat South Africans that is Aucklands North Shore, there has ever been a jewel that stands out. Freds is a mainstay of the East Coast Bays and one of the true keepers of time-honoured tradition. Biltong to Boerewors and everything in between!
- 216Ellerslie MeatsEllerslieThe true Kiwi butchers with a modern twist for the organic minded. The best chicken kebabs made lovingly with the herbs and spices needed to make them pop! Get your meat on at Ellerslie Meats!
- 31Younus Halal MeatsMount RoskillCentral Aucklands great Halal meat shop, Younus’ offers the tastiest cuts and joints for you to take home to your family or to a great social gathering.
- 44Torbay Village ButcheryTorbaySleepy Torbay on the idyllic North Shore holds a very closely-guarded secret.. it’s Butcher! Fine cuts, great meats and passion for food make Torbay Village Butchery an easy choice!
- 535Westmere ButcheryWestmereCentrals classic butcher. Freerange, organic and delicious cuts prepared in the time-honoured tradition of a real butcher.
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Where to shop for the home
- 13Harvey Norman - Mt WellingtonMt Wellington1st home or new home, Harvey Norman has always been the 1st stop for a lot of Kiwis when looking for homeware! Great furniture for all tastes at prices for all budgets with the support and passion of a Harvey professional.
- 23Texan Art Schools - BotanyBotany Town CentreQuirky, different and undeniably kiwi! Texan Art Schools are perfect for those finishing touches when you’re kitting out your home or flat. Great prints and posters to clocks and generic knick-knackery, kitsch to cosy and everything in between.
- 36Briscoes Homeware Wairau ParkWairau ParkBriscoes is the perennial homeware store. As iconic as tomato sauce and almost as affordable! With something always on sale, it’s a quick win for anyone looking to furnish a room, a hallway or an entire home.
- 412Pretty Little ThingsGrey LynnA collection of Pretty Little Things in one place. Gorgeous knicks and knacks along with jewellery, art and homeware for every taste and aesthetic. Emma has lovingly acquired treasures and gifts of a life-long vocation to stuff, immerse yourself.
- 511The Homestore MilfordMilfordFoodies unite and bask in the glow of cookware! At home bakers to barristas and beyond, truly something for every chef and kitchen, no matter their age or demands.
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Cheap eats when you're broke
- 14Ichiban Japanese RestaurantAuckland CentralTrue Japanese cuisine without the fuss or financial requirements of a traditional restaurant. Ichi Ban is the iconic ‘hole in the wall’ Japa-diner with the taste and chatter of the real Japan! On a budget, on a diet or on an adventure, Ichi Ban is number 1!
- 29KatsubiAuckland CentralAuthenticity and cost are usually tied in together. Katsubi has redefined this connection and made great Japanese cuisine affordable and convenient anytime! Easy win.
- 323Big J's TakeawaysMt WellingtonTakeaway of the year and staple of the Mt Wellington community, Big J’s is the epitome of ‘easy win’! Great for the family feast or the solo treat, the quality and taste are never compromised regardless of your budget.
- 414Satya South Indian Restaurant SandringhamSandringhamThe classic tastes of the South at a super affordable price. Vegan, vege or carnivore tastes catered to without the fuss. A mainstay in Auckland, Satya is a great cheap win for foodies!
- 520Spicy HouseBalmoralOne of the classic Dominion Road eateries, Spicy House has the heat when you eat! Try the Sichuan cuisine on a shoe-string budget. If you like it HOT, then there’s nothing but Hot Pork for you!