I think I saw my favourite show in Auckland here - twas a summery eve and Connan Mockasin played out in the courtyard - oh wowee. A cat walk on a line of tables that was organised, a stellar rendition of ‘Remember the Time’ by Michael Jackson, topped with a bunch of friendly, eager faces made this night rocket to the top of the list. Their weekly diverse shows are worth checking out.

This place is an entity for live shows. Lots of people write this place off because its know more so as a ‘student bar’, but it’s still one of the best places we have to watch bands get loose. Big fan of this place, and hope to keep it that way for some time.

In my opinion the best place to watch live music in Auckland. Depending on the band, you might need to get in quick for tickets - the place hosts some big international acts that would normally play in venues 3 or 4 times the size. Mark the sound engineer knows the room like he knows his mother - well - so you’re ears are treated. Don’t be fooled by the seedy old men out front of the sports bar side of this place, they’re friendly.

Probably the best part about this venue is the size - the international bands that play here are generally can’t sell enough tickets to play Vector Arena, but too popular to play The Kings Arms. So, I’ve been treated a butt load of times too some of my favourite artists in this intimate venue.

So cosy, so many amazing, diverse bands play here. Lose yourself in one of their couches to watch the show, and sip on their amazing craft ciders and beers. A little gem.

I didn’t go here for their outstanding education on this particular day, but we ended up playing cricket here on a sunny Sunday avo. I would rate their cricket pitch as world class (for a concrete pitch at a school). It’s surrounded by beautiful big Pohutakawa’s, and there’s some public tennis courts next to it too…and also some monkey bars. I relived my youth this day and it was DREAMY.

A cute little walk around the rocks with some friends in the know and I ended up here. Sandy beach swimming… the closest thing in Auckland to those beaches on postcards that I collect.

I ended up here on a sunny Sunday avo meeting some friends for a drink to debrief about the night before’s antics. Some DJs (Team Navajo) were playing tunes…there was a cruise liner parked up a stones throw from where we were sitting..cheap bloody mary’s …it was just good vibes.

I dropped in here to get a takeaway coffee and get back on my way, but ended up getting distracted by the kick **** opp shops and found myself some gears that are still my favourites. Bumped into some friends too, so went for a brew in Alleluya Cafe that’s got a sweet as view of the Skytower. Ended up in there for four hours.

Such nice swimming, the most amazing sunsets.