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Talking Takapuna… your ultimate destination Escape the cold and wet weather this winter, and warm up at one of the many places to eat and drink and Takapuna. From family feasts at The Elephant Wrestler, Catnapper Arms and Bird on a Wire, to date nights at Regatta Bar & Eatery, Mexico and Burger Burger, to delicious takeaways from Sal's Pizza, Flying Horse Takeaways and Winner Winner – or take yourself on a cuisine adventure at Nanam Eatery, Tok Tok, Dante’s Pizzeria, Tokyo Bay and Big Tikka – there’s bound to be something for every taste, right here in Takapuna! Pair a delicious meal with a fantastic show at the Bruce Mason Centre or The PumpHouse, and you’ve got yourself a great night out in Takapuna! From comedy to ballet, to inspiring and creative talks to music and sing-a-longs – there are many perfect combinations to entertain everyone this winter.
Come together with the community, family & friends for 2 magical evenings of illuminated art, live music & performance, and support your favourite local bars & restaurants at the same time. Every time you dine or shop in Takapuna, we’re giving you a chance to win over $10,000 worth of prizes, with our Shop and Win competition. Running until the end of July, simply shop or dine in any participating Takapuna business, spend over $20 to receive your unique entry code, then visit our website to enter – and you’re in the draw! You can enter as many times as you like – so the more you shop, the higher your chances of winning. Thanks to House of Travel Takapuna and Trafalgar, the major prize up for grabs is a guided tour package from Trafalgar valued up to $6,000 – as well as FOUR $1,000 Takapuna Shopping Sprees and a handful of bonus prizes. This winter we’re also giving you the opportunity to experience Takapuna like never before, with Takapuna Winter Lights 2021! Come together with the community, family and friends for two magical evenings of illuminated art, live music and performance, and support your favourite local bars and restaurants at the same time. Takapuna Winter Lights is an all-ages outdoor sensory journey weaving through Takapuna’s Hurstmere Green, featuring some of
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New Zealand’s premier lighting and entertainment creative talents. And what’s more, it’s completely free! Grab the family, dress up warm and we’ll see you this July 2021 at Takapuna Winter Lights – proudly brought to you by Takapuna Beach Business Association, SILO, AMD, Go Media, DevonportTakapuna Local Board, and Auckland Unlimited as part of Elemental AKL. Visit ilovetakapuna.co.nz or search Takapuna Winter Lights on social media for more information and event updates. Whatever you’re up to or enjoying in Takapuna this winter, we’d love to see it (or places and businesses you love to visit!), so please tag us: @ilovetakapuna when posting on social media and we might just re-share your snaps!
EVENTS: JULY/AUGUST • 2 July – Bruce Mason Centre: The Resilience Project • 3-17 July – The PumpHouse: Tim Bray Theatre Co – Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons • 6 July – Joe’s Eatery: Eat, Drink & Be Monet • 9 July – Franc’s: Late Night Laughs comedy show (every Friday in July) • 12 July – Bruce Mason Centre: Morning Melodies – Society Jazzmen • 2 July – Bruce Mason Centre: The Resilience Project • 14 July – Bruce Mason Centre: Heath Franklin’s Chopper – The Silencer • 15 July – Bruce Mason Centre: Ant Middleton – Mind over Muscle Tour • 19-23 July – The PumpHouse: Hit the Stage! With Tim Bray Theatre • 23-24 July – Bruce Mason Centre: Ballet Noir – What becomes of the Broken Hearted • 24 July – The PumpHouse: The Greatest Showman Sing-a-Long! • 29 July – 8 Aug - The PumpHouse: The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie • 30-31 July – Takapuna Winter Lights • 30-31 July – Bruce Mason Centre: Te Pō • 6 Aug – Bruce Mason Centre: Wonderland Glow Show • 9 Aug – Bruce Mason Centre: Auckland Principal Brass Quintet • 11-15 Aug – The PumpHouse: The Crucible
Check out all the fantastic photos shared to us by fellow Takapuna lovers! Tag us @ilovetakapuna or use #ilovetakapuna on Instagram to share your pics with us.
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