If you thought that the Auckland Zoo only offers a wide range of animals to look at then you were wrong as from January onwards the Zoo will show a new side of live music after the official day activities are finished and all animals gone to sleep. A stage will be open and following acts will [...]
One of the worlds most influential rock bands of all time Greenday are set to play at Auckland’s Vector Arena on the 18th and 19th of December. As part of their 21st Century breakdown world Tour they originally planned to do 1 show only, but because the 1st concert sold out in a matter of minutes [...]
Coca-cola Christmas in the park has been going on in Auckland since 1994 and is always a must attend for all kiwi families and all backpackers.
This year the line up includes: Midnight Youth, chart topper Dane Rumble and outrageous fortunes star Roz Turnbull, the ‘Funky Monkeys’ and Frankie Stevens. Guaranteed to be a show not [...]
Nomads Auckland Backpackers Hostel is turning green.. Well not literally but we’ve decided it about time we did something to help and keep New Zealands clean green image!
We’re getting recycling bins put EVERYWHERE.
We’re putting coke bottles in our toilets (Yeah i don’t really get it either but apparantly it helps to save water!)
Every last sunday of [...]
A Day on the Green is December 13th this year and features the B52’s and the Proclaimers!
A Day On The Green is a live music event in Auckland and is hosted by Villa Maria Estate, a vineyard located about 30 minutes south of Auckland city or about 5 minutes taxi ride from Auckland Airport. However, strangely enough the [...]
Bring on the good weather in Auckland this Saturday!
Come and join the festivities at Grey Lynn Park Festival on the 28th November 2009!
Catch the bus to Grey Lynn from the Britomart bus numbers 24 or 25 and get off on Richmond Rd. This will cost you $1.60 only!!!
Plans so far include, Whanau Stage, Unity Pacific, Gypsy [...]
The Magic of Christmas starts with Auckland’s Farmers Santa Parade 2009.
Date: Sunday 29th November 2009 @ 2pm
(Rain Date: Sunday 6th December 2009)
For 76 years the Farmers Santa Parade has brought joy to the children of Auckland and this year is no exception.
The Farmers Santa Parade is a well known kiwi tradition, I’ve been every year [...]
Pearl Jam is coming back to New Zealand after 3 years to play for us at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. They are touring in support of their new album Backspacer which released here in September. Coming with them is Liam Finn, Ben Harper and Relentless7.
Tickets are available from Ticketek and cost around $99.50-$150.
If you are coming to Auckland [...]
Girls in Auckland, this is for you!
Girls Day Out
November 20th-22nd
Friday 10am-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane
Door Sales $16.00NZD
This years show has everything girls want, from advice on your health and well being from ‘The Chicks Panel’, a do-it-yourself zone where you can learn to fix stuff around the house, retail specials from various stores [...]
Tonight Fusion Backpackers Bar are hosting a Blue Party.
Make sure you are dressed in blue to be in to win $1000 worth of Travel prizes and vouchers from Stray.
$6 Jager Bombs, $6 Daiquiris and $4 House pints all in one night!
Not to forget our famous POWER HOUR at Fusion Backpackers Bar which starts at 9.01pm [...]
