Concrete Playground

Throughout June, we have been partnering up with Rochfort Rees Wine Co. to provide the opportunity for fans of their Facebook page to win dinner at some of Auckland's best restaurants and bars. Restaurants and bars such as Britomart Country Club, Parnell's Cibo, places where Rochfort Rees wine can be...

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Concrete Playground is joining in the Mexican fiesta with el Jimador Tequila and Mexican Cafe this June and July. Mexican Cafe has become a Mexican Food and Drink institution in Auckland and is now celebrating its 30th Birthday, so wants to invite you to join the party.We are giving away...

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With a strong showing of Auckland bartenders, it was Jason Clark, representing Wellington’s Bettys and Hummingbird bars that will be jetting off to the Mediterranean to compete for the title of World Class Bartender after winning the inaugural Diageo Reserve World Class National Final on a stormy Monday night at...

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Pack & Co are extending their empire to include a new Customs St establishment, The Crown. Located in the historic Britomart Hotel, upstairs is the new Empire Salon space with tan leather booths and dance floor, while downstairs is the main bar with a microbrewery out back.Yup, that's right, the...

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The Reluctant Fundamentalist is an intelligent and poignant story by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair that illustrates the anti-Islam sentiment reverberating throughout post 9/11 America where vioelnce against Muslims increased by 1600% following the 2001 terrorist attacks.Concrete Playground has five double passes to The Reluctant Fundamentalist to giveaway. Simply enter in...

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This week in Fashion News, we handpick some of Number One Shoes latest winter range, head to Queenstown with Glassons, take some time out with G-Shock, suit up and rug up respectively with I Love Ugly and Ruby, and sip on a few cold Peroni's in style.On Trend: Number One Shoeswww.numberoneshoes.co.nzConsider...

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The most anticipated album release of recent memory is fast approaching (May 17), with Wee Waa farm parties ready to go, the first of many radio interviews with Thomas and Guy-Manuel done and dusted, and the below eight Creator Project interviews drawing us out until we can't wait no more....

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Consider this a Public Service Announcement – because you really don’t want to miss Number One Shoes’ winter collection; we can’t get enough. From military-style, embellishments and baroque detail, this range draws inspiration from some of the biggest seasonal trends. Be kind to your credit card without compromising your style....

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Concrete Playground is taking the edge off Autumn by giving you the chance to experience some of the best Auckland has to offer this month of May. One lucky person will get their hands of $750 worth of fun, including:Dinner for Two at Mexico valued at $100Double Pass to see...

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There's a tidal wave of creative talent heading to Auckland. Enriching Auckland's creative community for 9 years and counting; roll on Semi-Permanent 2013.Two days packed with presentations, exhibitions, workshops, prizes and parties. Plus there are great opportunities to network and meet the speakers themselves. Get your creative mojo going with inspiration...

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Is it just me or does Mother's Day seem to catch you by surprise each year too? For some reason I always seem ill-prepared when it comes to planning something thoughtful. Too many times have I found myself doing a mad late night dash to New World to grab some...

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International comedy sensation Doctor Brown presents his award winning show Befrdfgth.Doctor Brown's Befrdfgth is for anyone tired of winsome witticisms and predictable punch-lines. A wordless act of absurdist mime and delightfully bewildered audiences, Doctor Brown goes to strange places, turns left and then goes even stranger.Concrete Playground has one Double Pass to...

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