WHAT'S HOT WINTER 2021

UPGRADE YOUR CINEMA EXPERIENCE

Thanks to Event Cinemas Newmarket, you can now live the high life in two decidedly different movie auditoriums: The Library and The Gallery. Furnished much like a home theatre for the filthy rich, with individual designer seating and a BOUTIQUE EATS menu, you’ll never settle for standard again.

The Library © Events Cinema Newmarket, Central Auckland

WETA WORKSHOP UNLEASHED

Fascinated by special effects? Hell-bent on learning how to make gory wounds? Weta Workshop, the Wellington-based film effects and prop company has new digs in central Auckland. Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour through fascinating displays and eye-popping sets, book a creative workshop to learn the tricks of the trade and witness Weta magic in all its glory.

Weta Cave

Patricia Marti Torres

ALL BLACKS EXPERIENCE

An absolute delight whether you're a rugby fan or not, this hugely interactive experience is a guaranteed good time. Located at SkyCity, stand in the middle of a virtual pitch, come face-to-face with a life-size (albeit digital) All Blacks' haka and test your ball skills against the world’s best players.

All Blacks

James Coleman

BRAND SPANKING NEW SHOWS

Wicked, The Lion King and Madagascar the Musical will all hit Auckland stages this winter. Wicked, the second-highest grossing musical in Broadway history, is set to play at SkyCity Theatre from 10 September 2021, The Lion King arrives at Spark Arena from 24 June and Madagascar the Musical will be showing at Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre from 8-18 July.

FLASH PUBLIC SPACES

After an extensive refurb, downtown Auckland is looking snazzier than ever. Check out Te Komititanga, the fully pedestrianised plaza outside Commercial Bay. Designed by Mana Whenua weavers, it features over 137,000 basalt pavers to mimic a whāriki (Māori welcome mat). Between the Ferry Building and Princes Wharf, Te Wānanga seemingly floats above Waitematā Harbour to enhance the waterfront, and Quay Street’s impressive upgrade will be done, dusted and looking divine very soon.

Te Komititanga, Central Auckland

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