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Eating Out Guide
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DEVONPORT
Akdeniz Bar Cafe Restaurant
Offering Persian and Mediterranean cuisine in Devonport Village.
5/15 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 600 2125 www.akdenizdevonport.co.nz Buona Sera Restaurant
Great Italian cuisine from great ingredients. Mangiamo - Let's Eat!
99 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 8133 www.buonasera.co.nz
Cafe Hung Viet
Traditional flavours of Vietnamese cuisine brings authentic Hanoi meals to the North Shore.
101 Victoria Rd, 09 446 3368 www.cafehungviet.co.nz Corellis
Great tasting home-style fare at a great price.
46 Victoria Road Devonport, 09 445 4151 www.corelliscafe.co.nz
Devon on the Wharf
A little slice of heaven for tastes of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine.
1 Queen's Parade, 09 445 7012 www.devononthewharf.nz
Fish Kitchen
Extensive seafood menu plus their signature 'fish 'n' chips' - the best fresh fish in the best location.
1/1 Queens Parade, Devonport Wharf. 09 445 1777 www.fishkitchen.co.nz
Flying Rickshaw
Honest and simple authentic Indian cuisine.
97 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 7721 www.flyingrickshaw.co.nz Manuka Cafe and Restaurant
Mediterranean inspired cuisine and friendly customer service.
49 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 7732 www.manukarestaurant.co.nz
Portofino Devonport
Very popular Italian Restaurant in the heart of Devonport Village.
26 Victoria Rd, 09 445 3777 www.portofinodevonport.co.nz Sigdi Indian Restaurant
The freshest and finest ingredients guarantee the best quality curries - all GF.
161 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 09 445 1546 www.sigdi.co.nz Signal Hill Restaurant
Serves classic NZ fare with an extensive drinks list in Devonport’s most iconic homestead.
24 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 0193 www.signalhill.co.nz The Patriot
Your Devonport Pub - owned by locals, for locals.
14 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 3010 www.thepatriot.co.nz Vic Road Kitchen
Serving up fresh, seasonal NZ produce in a rustic Mediterranean style.
57-59 Victoria Road, Devonport. 09 445 9797 www.vicroadkitchen.co.nz Vondel
Well thought out, great tasting food for vegans, meat lovers and everybody in between.
8 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 446 6444 www.vondel.co.nz
TAKAPUNA
Alforno Italian Restaurant
Delicious Italian and Mediterranean food cooked with passion.
34 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 488-0179 www.alforno.co.nz Aubergine Restaurant
Premium European and Mediterranean style dining
129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 3104 www.aubergine.co.nz Big Tikka
Indian cuisine… using bold flavours & reinterpreting classic dishes in a contemporary way.
458 Lake Road, Takapuna. 09 974 2241 www.bigtikka.co.nz Botticelli Restaurant & Wine Bar
A popular Italian eatery, serving Takapuna for over 27 years
Anzac Street, Takapuna. Phone 021 910 999 www.botticelli.co.nz
Burger Burger Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 390 5348 www.burgerburger.co.nz Catnapper Arms
A favourite local with great food with great daily specials
136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 6330 www.catnapperarms.co.nz Dantes Pizza & Casa Pasta
Wood Fired Pizzas & sensational Pasta in the heart of Taka!
Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 3668 www.dantes.co.nz
French Rendez-Vous
Welcome to our French restaurant in an amazing and unique lake view location at the heart of Takapuna. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (to be booked 24 hours in advance) with traditional French dishes like onion soup, beef bourguignon and also lots of gluten free galettes and sweet crêpes. Book at www.french-rendez-vous-caferestaurant.business.site Or via our Facebook and Instagram accounts: facebook: FrenchRendezvousTakapuna instagram: @frenchrendezvoustakapuna
2a Manurere Avenue – Right next to The PumpHouse Takapuna 09 487 0009
TAKAPUNA
El Humero
Traditional Colombian-style barbecue restaurant – yum!
Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 9973 www.elhumero.co.nz Florrie McGreals Irish Pub
The best place in Takapuna to have a beer, meet some old friends or make some new ones. Great food as well!
Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 6330 www.florriemcgreals.co.nz
Nanam
Takapuna's award-winning Nanam Restaurant recently voted as best neighborhood restaurant, Metro Top 50 and NZ's 100 Best Restaurants by Cuisine is humbled to offer an array of Filipino (Asian and Spanish-inspired) tapas and delectable wine and cocktail selections for our locals.
Book and dine with your special date, a group get-together or stop by for their locals $40 Lunch set menu.
TAKAPUNA
8848 Restaurant & Bar
Authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine in the heart of Takapuna with a vast menu of both traditional Indian dishes and Nepalese specialties. Tastes from the Himalayan region... inspired by Himalayan spices blended and crafted by their chefs with 20 plus years of experience. "8848 was some of the best Indian fusion food I’ve had in a long time and a really nice introduction to Nepalese cuisine. I'll be going back there to dine in and also on the nights I want takeaways.” - Channel Magazine, April 2021 Dine-in or take away. Also catering for large group bookings and functions. Parking is easy as well with the new 420 space Toka Puia carpark only metres away.
8848 Restaurant & Bar, 17 Huron Street, Takapuna OPEN Monday to Sunday 10am - 10:30pm 09 489 9911 www.8848indiancuisine.co.nz
TAKAPUNA
Francs Bar & Diner
Beachside diner smacks of fresh fish, crisp lager, flopping jandals and easy service from sunrise to sunset.
Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 488 0016 www.joylab.co.nzfrancs Madam Woo
Takes inspiration from traditional Malaysian hawker food, drawing influence from Malaysian, Chinese and other Asian cultures.
486 Lake Road, Takapuna, 09 489 4601 www.madamwoo.co.nz
Sakebar Nippon Japanese Restaurant
Located under the Monterey Cinema. An authentic Japanese Izakaya restaurant with a friendly and lively atmosphere, private area for groups with karaoke and buffet style menu. BOOKINGS: www.sakebar.co.nz
GROUP BOOKINGS: joy@sakebar.co.nz
TAKAPUNA
Open Tues-Sun, Closed Mondays and public holidays. 32-34 Anzac Street,Takapuna, 09 486 2249 www.sakebar.co.nz
Mamak Malaysian Street Food
Tasty Malaysian Street Food eatery under the Sentinel building.
Huron/Northcroft Streets, Takapuna. 09 486 0122 www.mamaktakapuna.co.nz Mexico
Inspired by the streets of Mexico, food created to deliver complex layers of flavour across a range of shareable dishes.
McKenzies Precinct, 4 The Strand, Takapuna. 09 489 6781 www.mexico.net.nz
SmokePit & Buoy
SmokePit & Buoy (located inside The Spencer Hotel on Byron Avenue) is an American style BBQ restaurant with a Kiwi twist. An extensive menu with something that appeals to every taste, including the popular grill platter for two; featuring BBQ wagyu beef brisket and pork ribs. Open daily for Dinner from 5:30pm, and on Thursday & Friday cocktail hour features $8.00 cocktails from 4 – 7pm. To make a reservation call Smokepit and Buoy (09) 916 4982 or through our website www.smokepit.co.nz.
TAKAPUNA
Open Daily Level 1, The Spencer Hotel 9 – 17 Byron Ave, Takapuna, Ph 09 916 4982
Regatta Bar & Eatery
Your slice of Ibiza, right here on the Shore. Stunning sea views, premium beer, bloody good wine and fresh seafood.
Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 488 0040 www.joylab.co.nzregatta Sake Bar Nippon
Traditional Japanese (Isakaya style) cuisine in a lively fun setting to experience the sites and sounds of busy Japan!
32 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 486 2249, www.sakebar.co.nz Thai Takapuna
Popular Thai cuisine in the heart of Takapuna
44 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 973 4259 www.thaitakapuna.co.nz The Elephant Wrestler
Your larger than life local in the heart of Taka with an outdoor courtyard to boot. Selection of crafty beverages and food that’s undeniably Kiwi.
Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 8030 www.joylab.co.nzelephant-wrestler Tok Tok Kitchen
Always busy, a unique restaurant with Asian fusion cuisine near the beach.
129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 3988 www.toktok.co.nz
Taylors on Hurstmere
Takapuna's friendliest little wine TAKAPUNA and tapas bar and everyone's favourite local just around the corner from the Bruce Mason theatre.
NEED TO KNOW:
Saturday 4th of June: Taylors 5th birthday! Live music with Gael Ludlow and Nigel Major from 7pm! Tuesday 7th of June: Prophets Rock Wine Tasting $40 includes 6 tasters and an antipasti We are still able to host private parties of up to 40 people under the traffic light system.
Licenced Eatery 168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna 09 489 9510 www.taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz taylorsonhurstmere@gmail.com
Tokyo Bay
Modern Japanese cuisine from kitchen run by experienced sushi master Mr Chikara Sato, a ‘fugu’ blowfish licensed sushi chef.
Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 390 7188 www.tokyobay.co.nz Tucks & Bao Street Food
Tasty street-food inspired dishes from around the world.
70 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 1615 www.tucksandbao.co.nz Winner Winner Takapuna
Healthy, fast, fresh dinners or lunches with yummy chicken a focus!
16 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 486 0755 www.winnerwinner.co.nz
MILFORD
Anokha Indian Restaurant
Long been a destination choice for Indian food lovers, specialising in North Indian Cuisine – authentic curry, tandoori dishes and freshly baked breads.
140 Kitchener Rd, Milford. 09 489 1499 www.anokha.co.nz
Blake's Providore
Chef-made, gourmet meals crafted from NZ’s finest ingredients – free-range chicken, New Zealand beef & pork, and the freshest herbs and vegetables. Enjoy a nourishing meal whenever you need it! Blake’s meals are perfect to keep in the freezer for when you want a treat or just a night off cooking. With over 30 meals on the menu, there is something for everyone. Catering is also available. Enjoy convenience without compromise. Pop into store or order online for click & collect at www.blakesprovidore.co.nz
Monday to Thursday: 9am-6pm, Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 10am-2pm 89 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 5711 www.blakesprovidore.co.nz
MILFORD
Cave À Vin
Natural wines and food to share – locals love this place!
146 Kitchener Rd, Milford. www.caveavin.co.nz Jazzy’s Cafe & Pizzeria
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Cafe style brekkie, Fresh HomeMade pizzas, delicious Sri Lankan meals and more!
5 Milford Rd, Auckland. 09 481 6582 www.jazzys.net Langkawi Restaurant
Popular Malaysian local that has been here for around 25 years. BYO restaurant and also offers a range of well-priced wines.
122 Kitchener Road, Milford. 09 486 2700 Monthien Thai Restaurant
Popular Thai eatery in the heart of Milford. Real Thai real taste and best service!
142 Kitchener Rd, Milford. 09 488 0409 www.monthien.co.nz Musashi Japanese Cuisine Milford
Serves everything you expect from your authentic Japanese restaurants but with a twist. Menu of Japanese cuisine, built around local taste and ingredients.
212 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 5977 www.musashirestaurant.co.nz
PYM’s of Milford
MILFORD
The popular neighbourhood Milford Village bar & eatery opened by a trio of passionate locals – Craig, Jacqui and Sarah. Try their Pym’s Classic Prawn Cocktail and a Pimm’s Royale – their signature drink. Excellent drinks selection with simple but great food, including burgers, sharing platters, chicken liver pate, Limoncello cheesecake (and more!). This is one of Milford’s best locals – visit their great website (www.pymsofmilford.com) or just drop in. You’ll love it.
Open 7 days a week, 4pm until close. Lunch time group bookings available upon request. 154 Kitchener Road, Milford. www.pymsofmilford.com
Talay Thai Restaurant
Delicious authentic Thai cuisine. Using only the freshest ingredients with vegetarian, vegan options and Gluten free dishes.
83-85 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 489 9568 www.talaythai.co.nz
Don Japanese Restaurant
Local Japanese that offers great service, a variety of authentic dishes with good drinks list to match.
1 Milford Rd, Milford. 09 379 2834
The Milford Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
For brunch, lunch & dinner. Classics, re-imagined and modernised – the best in fine coffee, wine and delicious food.
7 Milford Road, Milford. 09 488 9388 www.themilford.co.nz
Venice Italian Restaurant
A friendly local of Italian cuisine lovers passionate about cooking Italian food combined with a splendid collection of fine wines.
91 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 4157 www.venicerestaurant.net
Stanley Avenue
Wine Bar & Bistro
MILFORD
Stanley Avenue is a relaxed, smart, wine bar and bistro where people can come and enjoy a light snack or sophisticated meal paired with an interesting wine offering. Stanley Avenue is a great for dinner, as well an excellent spot for afternoon drinks and offers a brand new lunch menu.
Stanley Avenue Wine Bar & Bistro 52 East Coast Road, Milford Open Tues & Wed 3pm to 10pm; Thurs 12pm to 10pm; Fri 12pm to 11pm; Sat 12pm to 11pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Ph 09 410 0066 Visit: www.stanleyavenue.co.nz
SMALES FARM, TAKAPUNA
Fantail & Turtle
A popular bar and eatery with alfresco vibe and great food!
Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 486 0644 www.fantailandturtle.co.nz
Shake Out
Serving up a highly addictive menu of burgers, sides, shakes and sundaes – fast.
Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 489 8223 www.shakeout.co
Soho Thai
Taking the art of traditional Thai cooking and giving it a modern twist.
Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 972 2711 www.sohothaikitchen.com
The Grange Bar & Bistro
A favourite all-day bar and bistro. Making the most of the best & fresh NZ produce.
Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 972 9060 www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz
BELMONT /HAURAKI
Daily Bread
Daily Bread's freshly baked loaves and perfect pastries are made every morning at their Belmont outpost where their new sit down menu, petanque court and kids playground gives locals even more reason to visit.
If you don't feel like venturing out, try their new delivery option where you can receive all their baked goods delivered the next day.
BELMONT
Dailybread.co.nz 43 EVERSLEIGH RD AUCKLAND 0622 7am - 3pm daily hello@dailybread.co.nz www.instagram.com/dailybreadnz/
EAST COAST BAYS
El Greco Greek and Italian Eatery
A touch of the Mediterranean in the Bays! – the locals try to keep it a secret, it’s good!
1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay. 09 475 5772 www.elgreco.co.nz Paper Moon
One of the Bay's favourite dining and drinking spots – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks into the evening.
437 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay. 09 479 8872 www.papermoon.org.nz Montrose Cafe, Bistro & Bar
A Mairangi Bay local known for consistently good food and hospitality!
1 Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. 09 478 9610 www.montrose.org.nz Ristorante La Spiaggia
One of the best Italian restaurants on the Shore – Maria and Emilio never disappoint!
470 Beach Road, Murrays Bay. 09 475 5643 www.laspiaggia.co.nz
21 Days Bar & Brasserie
Named after the process of aging beef 21-28 days. Great food, some say best meat on the Shore!
37 Clyde Road Browns Bay. 0800 21 3297 www.21days.co.nz NORTHCOTE POINT
The Engine Room
Since 2006, a neighbourhood bistro that is simply one of the best in NZ!
115 Queen Street, Northcote Point. Phone 480 9502 www.engineroom.net.nz Clarence Rd Eatery
An all day cafe/restaurant in the historic building that includes Bridgeway Cinema. You’ll love it!
124 Queen Street, Northcote Point. Phone: 09 480 9600 www.clarencerdeatery.nz Northcote Tavern
We reckon one of the best places for pub food on the Shore!
37 Queen Street, Northcote Point. 09 480 7707 www.northcotetavern.co.nz
BIRKENHEAD
Abruzzo Ristorante Italiano
Authentic Italian cuisine as warm as the Mediterranean sun.
13 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead. 09 418 4202 www.abruzzi.co.nz Birkenhead Brewing Company
Classic 100 year old kauri villa with a tavern atmosphere for true kiwi hospitality.
17 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 320 5055 www.bbc.kiwi Blitza Pizza
Authentic Italian pizzas and mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine.
9 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 5006 www.blitzapizza.co.nz Burrito House
Passionate about providing delicious and high-quality Mexican food.
17 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 2095 www.burritohouse.co.nz Chef Rasa Sayang
Finest authentic Malaysian food.
25 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 419 9788 Dutch Delight
A bite of Holland right here in Auckland - the only Dutch restaurant in NZ.
3 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead. 09 418 1390 www.dutchdelight.co.nz Jose's Cantina
Jose's Mexican food is compulsive and the margaritas are addictive.
12-14 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 218 6162 www.josescantina.co.nz Thai Yum Food Hut
Authentic Thai food in Birkenhead.
23 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 6799 www.thaiyum.net.nz The Curry Master
Experience Indian food at it’s finest.
18 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 7211 www.thecurrymaster.co.nzbirkenhead The Good Home
Honest homestyle cooking at its best.
83 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 0066 www.thegoodhomebirkenhead.co.nz The Junction Eatery
Fully licensed cafe and bistro, sourcing the best local produce.
39 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 8111 www.thejunctioneatery.co.nz Moxie Restaurant
A much loved restaurant serving modern cuisine and setting high standards at Birkenhead Point.
82 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point. 09 419 9082 www.moxierestaurant.co.nz Mulan Malaysian Restaurant
Authentic flavours of South East Asia with home-style Malaysian cuisine.
243 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead. 09 480 2806 www.mulan.co.nz Primerose Thai Cuisine
Traditional Thai dishes known for excellent aroma, flavour and taste.
6 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 0555 www.primerosethaicuisine.co.nz Tasty Tiny Thai Restaurant
Unique Thai experience with authentic dishes bursting with flavour.
52d Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 4999 www.tastytinythai.co.nz China Hong Kong Cuisine
Tasty Chinese and Asian food.
64 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 480 1168 www.hongkongchinesecuisine.co.nz
EATING OUT ON THE SHORE
Monthly Eating Out Guide
Channel Magazine is supporting our local bars and eateries with very good value advertising options in our monthly Eating Out on the Shore pages. Feature articles, adverts and listings.
For more information contact the Channel Mag team… Liz Cannon, Phone 021-204-3395 or email: liz@channelmag.co.nz Kim McIntosh, Phone 021-419-468 or email: kim@channelmag.co.nz
The Letoa Family, from left: Paula, Fata, Isaac and Jordan Letoa. Fata Letoa Foundation trustees, from left: John Hunt, Nuala and Walter Goldstein, Paula Letoa, Paul Mahan, Jordan Letoa and Kirk Penney.
New Foundation established for local Basketball
By Aidan Bennett
A new foundation has been established to create a pathway for youth through the sport of Basketball locally. The Fata Letoa Foundation will support players and teams with basketball association fees, school team fees and any other funds needed to ensure players are not sitting on the side-lines due to a financial need.
The foundation is being driven by local North Shore couple Nuala and Walter Goldstein along with the Letoa Family Paula, Jordan and Isaac and support by NBA Basketball identity Kirk Penney, Paul Mahan EY Global Client Service Partner and John Hunt CEO of Harbour Basketball. It will serve the Basketball community from the Harbour Bridge up to Northland.
The founders say the need has become more prevalent over the last few years. Basketball is one of only two New Zealand sports in the top five most popular activities across all ages, genders and ethnicities. Basketball is not an Elite sport and receives very limited funding even though it is one of the most ethnically diverse community sports and has the highest growing participation among youth both male and female between the ages five to 18 years in New Zealand.
“We wanted to set up a foundation to create sustainable funding,” explains founder Nuala Goldstein. “We approached Jordan Letoa, who had become a close friend over the years, to ask if we could name the foundation after his late father, Fata Letoa, the much-loved New Zealand Basketball mentor and icon who was also a manager of the NZ Breakers. Fata had been such an inspirational man in youth Basketball for many years, giving unselfishly of his time to help youth on and off the Basketball court we felt it would be fitting to carry on his legacy in this way. The Letoa Family agreed, and the support of Kirk Penney, John Hunt and Paul Mahan followed when they agreed to become trustees of the foundation.”
The Fata Letoa Foundation supports disadvantaged youth in our community, giving them the opportunity to partake in school and association Basketball leagues, tournaments and basketball programmes.These programs include a focus on physical education including nutrition, health and fitness. Fata Letoa Foundation also supports workshops, educating and assisting school sports administrators, parents, caregivers and team coaches in schools and Basketball associations. This also includes promoting coach and player welfare, social inclusion through sport, fitness, Fata Letoa. health, nutrition for youth and creating a positive sporting experience for youth. The Foundation already has established connections with schools and Basketball associations. "We have chosen to work with schools and associations as they have first-hand knowledge of where the need lies,” adds Walter Goldstein. “We respect that many families find it hard to ask for help. Therefore, we will only ever mention the schools and associations being supported, allowing the families and funds they receive to remain anonymous if that is their wish. "We know that our youth being involved in Sport, belonging to a team, having access to programs are proven avenues of keeping young people on a pathway to being the best version of themselves.”
What a wonderful communitydriven initiative! If you wish to support the Fata Letoa Foundation or find out more about them contact them via their new website today. Visit: www.fataletoafoundation.nz
Mazbou Q, Producer.
Laura MacLean, Performer.
Stella Ranginui, Janayah Wadsworth, Emilie Murphy – three of the recording artists for the released tracks.
Shore Junction launches music recording label
The North Shore’s fantastic youth innovation space, Shore Junction in Takapuna, officially launched its own recording label in May, during youth week.
Called 'Shore Junction Records’, this is new way for the facility to record, produce and distribute music from Shore Junction youth to the world through all streaming platforms.
This is a not-for-profit new distribution and music label. Shore Junction will work with young people from around the North Shore and beyond who are passionate about music.
Shore Junction Records was officially launched by Shore Junction’s Youth Development Specialist Josh Martin, while local Northcote MP Shanan Halbert was along as a guest and did a Karakia. The MC was Conin Bowker, one of Shore Junction's youth workers who has been heavily involved.
Professional producers and writers – such as Mazbou Q, 10a and Vince Harder – will be brought in to Shore Junction to work with the young people to help them tell their stories through music. Through discussion with the young people the producers will help youth shape their own songs by developing their own beats/music, lyrics and vocal arrangements.
The launch was on Friday May 13th, and Shore Junction Records first three songs were also released onto all streaming platforms featuring 10-15 young people. The songs are called “Dear Us”, “To My Younger Self” and “Moving On Up” which are all songs based on the theme of identity. “Moving On Up” was written by a group of disabled and nondisabled young people around hope of the future. "This is only the beginning of the journey for the youth and Shore Junction Records, but we’re proud that we get to support these amazing young people in sharing their voices and their messages with the world,” says Josh Martin. "We are already working on our next song alongside producer, singer and artist Vince Harder, which starts on June 11th."
If you’d like to listen to these songs, simply search “Shore Junction” on Spotify, Apple music or anywhere you can stream music.
For more information visit www.shorejunction.nz
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Takapuna Winter Lights festival 2022
Four magical evenings of illuminated art, live music & performance. July, 28th to 31st
After a huge two nights in mid-2021, Takapuna Winter Lights is back for 2022, spanning four nights at the end of July: Thursday July 28th, Friday July 29th, Saturday July 30th and Sunday July 31st.
The 2021 offering excited the local community who came along in their droves to experience the show that’s becoming one of Auckland’s most inspiring, creative and engaging community events. In total, over 12,000 people attended the two nights in 2021.
Takapuna Winter Lights is a curated collection of light sculptures, art, music, performances and installations. The organisers, working closely with the Takapuna Beach Business Association (TBBA), aim to attract over 30,000 people for the four-night 2022 extravaganza.
Takapuna Winter Lights is presented in association with Auckland Unlimited and is part of the Elemental AKL festival. "Our vision for Takapuna Winter Lights is for a world-class multi-sensory festival based on strong local support and engagement,” says Terence Harpur, CEO of the TBBA. "It’s our wish to take our community along with us, as we all help to deliver an arts and cultural festival we can be proud of, that is accessible for all to enjoy and totally free to attend.” When it was first held in 2019, Takapuna Winter Lights demonstrated how an otherwise quiet weekend on the Takapuna calendar can come alive and bring the wider community together to celebrate arts, culture and performance in our beach-side town.
In a just three years, Takapuna Winter Lights has turned this winter celebration into one of the busiest events on the Takapuna calendar. "With the recent enhancements to the main street we believe that Takapuna will only grow as a venue to host wonderful events like Takapuna Winter Lights,” adds Terence. “Once open, our new town square – now under construction – will add further benefits for events."
Takapuna Winter Lights is a great free event for all the family – young and old. It's expected that the 2022 show will also be a destination event for visitors after the success in 2021. Takapuna Winter Lights is an accessible, fully sustainable, multi-disciplinary arts event themed around light. The event will support the local business community and help drive business after the challenges since early 2020. Takapuna Winter Lights 2022 will engage, educate and inspire through the connection of art, technology and design – encouraging the community to collaborate to celebrate the arts, and winter, while enhancing Takapuna’s nightscape through creativity. It's a celebratory festival that will bring the community out of their homes and create joy, social connections and entertainment through wonderment, performance and art.
