Concrete Playground

Auckland's newest course Lost in Time is not only the first animatronic Mini Golf in Australasia, but also a wee journey through some of New Zealand's key historical moments like the battle of WWI, the gold mines of Coromandel, and of course back in the day when only dinosaurs wandered...

Read More

Lets be honest. Your desktop background quite often consists of photos which to you represent freedom, but can quite often lead to awkward situations. Like when your computer gets the unsuspected call up to the projector, showcasing to the invited executives you and your friends in speedos with Bintangs in...

Read More

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...

Read More

Thought you’d be eating vacuum packed meals in space? Think again. Fruit and veges could now be part of everyday space cuisine as part of EDEN’s (Evolution and Design of Environmentally-Closed Nutrition Sources) latest research initiative to grow fruit and veges in outer space with LED lights.The German Aerospace Centre...

Read More

3D printing technology is a lot to get your head around, especially in regards to the science fiction-esque breakthroughs of the medical world. But in regards to improving your herb garden, 3D printing can lend a hand here as well.Like a family tree for plants, the new 3D Printed Aqueduct...

Read More

It seems we cannot get enough of the world's most famous inflatable yellow duck. After wowing Sydney Festival-goers at the turn of the year, the 16.5 metre giant then sailed into Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour. When it suffered from a minor deflation, the internet went into overdrive. Now Florentijn Hofman's...

Read More

Before writing anything else, we first want to promise that this article is spoiler free. So if you haven't yet had your weekly dose of Game of Thrones then you can still read on safely.Meanwhile, if you have watched Monday's harrowing episode, then you are probably in need of a...

Read More

For those of us who, by lifestyle choice or by a cruel biological fate, have specific dietary requirements, eating out can be a constant struggle. We, the vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, diabetic, raw vegan, lactose intolerant, kosher-eating, 'new-food-phobic', enjoy a good meal out just like the rest of you. We,...

Read More

The La Casa Artist Residency is a haven for musicians, designers, artists and surfers, and an online destination for all those who are inspired by creativity.Picture a welcoming house in an idyllic beachfront location, unparalleled natural beauty, a space where artists can escape, be inspired, collaborate and create. With every tool at their...

Read More

After years of performing complex procedures, Dutch surgeon Lex Van Stekelenburg was suffering from enough neck, shoulder and back pain to compete with Quasimodo. But rather than retire to a bell-tower, Stekelenburg decided to take to cycling. The only problem is that, over a long period, conventional bicycles tend to...

Read More

As far as the team at WOHA is concerned, green cities are the future. Their latest project, Singapore's Park Royal Hotel, is evidence of how it's done. As a result of the building's construction, the site's capacity for natural growth has doubled.Comprised of twelve storeys that overlook Singapore's CBD, the...

Read More

'A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?' asked Albert Einstein. A groundbreaking Theory of Relativity? Or maybe just a new app?Mood Tuner is marketing itself as a 'life-coach/guru/therapist in your pocket'. Basically, it's all about turning that...

Read More