I'm leaving New Zealand on April 4th. Never fear The Guide will live on!After almost 4 years of fun based in Auckland I'm setting sail bound for SYD, NAN, SIN, LHR and finally DXB to live. What a ride I've had, and almost 11,000 of you out there have been riding the wave with me.To take a closer look at what I have in store.CLICK HERE! |
Issue #132 lucky devils were:Laural Urban went to the Karaka Million with Barbie.Liz Connoley get the Slinky dance party passes. Sally Millar won the Traffic Bar tab for this Friday after work. Jonathan Ea, Louise Tulloch and Cath Carlsen got the wicked Juice TV party passes. Michaela Russ was sent 4 Breakers tix. Riley Al-Johary wins the Microsoft pack. Kathryn Thomas partied at Mischief with friends for free. Emma Churchman from Wellington can pick a Mr Vintage T of her choice at no cost. Erin Stewart will be heading to Vilagrad Vineyard's Summer Vines bash with a mate. Jules Lloyd +1 saw Our House's Summer festival |
10 cool things to win this week are:1 x $50 voucher for www.rosesarered.co.nz. Valentines Day is fast approaching, you don't want to leave it too late to spoil your partner. To win go to their website, look around and put what's new this month there as the header for your entry.1 x Double ticket to Bush Party 2009 on Feb 28th. This looks like an amazing event especially if you are a dub/roots fan. If you'd like to attend this wicked party with a friend at no charge. Put the location of the party as the title for an email back to me. 1 x $50 bar tab for the Traffic Bar & Kitchen to be used NEXT Friday after work. A funky fresh place (located on the corner of Queen & Quay streets) with the meanest menu in town. It's busy, and there's always something going on there. If you'd like this tab email me with “Traffic Bar” as the header. 1 x Double pass to Pure'n'Sexy NEXT Saturday at Ink & Coherent. The line up is the best I've seen at this venue in years. If you want to check it out with a friend put “Pure'n'Sexy” as the header for an email back at me. 1 x Double ticket to “In Search Of A Midnight Kiss”, a rom com movie held at The Academy Cinema on Valentines Day. You get a glass of bubbles as you enter the chamber and loads of laughs assured. If you want a good option for this romantic day type “Academy Cinema” as the title for an email and send it to me. 1 x Double ticket to Slinky Cirque du Carnival, on at the ASB Showgrounds on Feb 28th. The main drawcards are UK DJ's Ilogik and Technikal, but for me it's the onstage carnival acts that will be truly mind-blowing. A dance party of international quality. Write “Slinky” as the header for an email back to me to be in the draw. 1 x Double pass to Summer On K at Ink & Coherent this Saturday night. A cunning name cut with a stylish spread of DJ's will ensure a fab evening. Put “Summer On K” as the title of an email and send me your entry. 1 x Double ticket to see David Stassman perform Ted E Bear's farewell tour at SkyCity on Feb 18th. I am so going to this, I'm sure my sides will be split by half time. If you'd like to join me then put “Strassman” in the subject box of an email and send away. 1 x Double ticket to Vilagrad vineyard's Summer Vines dance party this Saturday. It's just out of Hamilton, but I'm going along for a bit of a change of scene. For boundless fun in the sun for free put “Vilagrad Vineyard” as the title for an email back to me. 1 x Double ticket to the Our House Summer Festival 2009 at Western Springs this Saturday. There's no Groove In The Park this year, this is the big summer outdoor party in Auckland. A jumbo day/night multi-genre summer music festival featuring well known kiwi and international acts. Put "Our House Summer Festival" as the title for an email my way to possibly win. 4 x NZ Breakers basketball tickets. We're 3rd from top and playing the Cairns Taipans who lag 3rd from bottom. Who wants to go and be a part of this electrifying show? Type “NZ Breakers” as the header for an email back to me to maybe win. 1 x Mr Vintage t’shirt. You get to go into their Falcon St store in Parnell and select any t’shirt you like. Their garments are very funky, and the service is always with a smile. Put “Mr Vintage” as the header of your email when you mail me back. Check out www.mrvintage.co.nz. |
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Wednesday January 28thStereolabThe Kings Arms, 59 France St, Newton Tickets $54.50 from www.iticket.co.nz. Over the course of 11 albums Stereolab have refined their own distinctive sound via metronomic drums, loops, bleeps, retro keys and the distinctive French vocals of Laetitia Sadier. The UK bands latest album, Chemical Chords, is genius, a musical kaleidoscope that hits you as ear candy upon first listen, but like most Stereolab albums, further inspection reveals a playground for the mind. |
Thursday January 29thThe Munro BrothersTraffic Bar, 2 Queen St (by the water), Auckland Central No Charge. 7 – 10pm Hot new live act hits Traffic. These bro's are widely influenced, for instance Cat Stevens, Bob Marley and The Beatles. But because they're young they mix it up with the likes of Oasis, Matchbox 20 and Jack Johnson. Happy hour 4 – 7pm, and remember no work Friday. And/Or Franko Yates & Sean Cunningham The Crib, 151 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 9pm - 12am 2 of my rock'n'roll pals party and play at this amping Thursday night Ponsonby venue. They have a full band in tow and a large bar tab they'll undoubtedly consume before song 2, this makes it all the more fun. |
Friday January 30thLouis Vuitton Pacific Series (begins)Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Central No Charge. 10am start. In conjunction with Emirates Team NZ, and with the assistance of the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, Louis Vuitton hosts an international regatta comprising of 10 teams. Five daily match races are planned on a two-mile windward-leeward course, laid at the entrance to the Waitemata Harbour, between Rangitoto and the city. And/Or Heaven Scent Degree Bar, 204 Quay St, The Viaduct, Auckland Central No Charge. 10Pm – 4am 2 hotties turn it up behind the wheels of steel. Tania M & Disko Diva play party tracks of all types to keep everyone dancing. And/Or D.I.M (Boys Noize Records) A'isha, 1 Wellesley St, Auckland Central Tickets $15 from Real Groovy & Route 66. 10pm – 6am The German D.I.M. Is an incredible live show of technical skill and stomping tracks. He's risen to the top and now remixes & supports the biggest names in techno. Tonight he's supported by NZ's best, so a worthy night at a club I rarely recommend. |
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Saturday January 31stTelecom Summer SoundsCoyle Park, 528 Pt. Chevalier Rd, Pt. Chevalier No Charge. 2 – 6pm Crowd favourite Katchafire is one of NZ's best live acts with a roots/reggae sound revered worldwide. They are joined today by the uplifting sounds of dDub, and the talents of The Caitlin Smith Group. A solid array of live acts, pack a picnic and don't miss out. And/Or Summer Vines Valigrad Vineyard, 702 Rukuhia Rd RD2, Ohaupo, Hamilton Tickets $35 from www.iticket.co.nz. 4Pm – 1am 2 stages of fresh fine music. Some of Auckland's best DJ's and musicans join those from down the line to aide the good times. Not only a dance party but a celebration of wine, food and summer. And/Or Le Grand Cirque (begins) The Civic, Cnr Wellesley & Queen St, Auckland Central Tickets start at $44.90 for adults from www.the-edge.co.nz. 7 – 10pm Seen by millions, Le Grand Cirque is a jaw-dropping visual feast of breathtaking acrobatics, spellbinding contortionists, soaring aerial performers and white-knuckle stunts. The performers have been hand picked from around the globe for their unbelievable abilities. The result is a fast-paced, heart-pounding spectacle that will astound you. |
Sunday February 1stThe Kim Patterson QuartetThe Band Rotunda, Auckland Domain No Charge. 2Pm – 4pm Free jazz at its best. This quartet is experienced and accomplished. Bring a bottle of vino and chill to the chilling tunes. And/Or Nigel Gavin The Wintergardens, Auckland Domain No Charge. 4.30 – 6pm Nigel is a gifted seasoned guitarist who is accompanied by a violinist in this storybook setting. |
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Monday February 2ndSuperbowl XLIIIThe Mustang Saloon, 444 – 448 Khyber Pass Rd, Newmarket No Charge. 10Am – 5pm (kick -off 1pm) Management here are fanatics, so this is the place to come. Giveaways and prizes galore, themed food, drinks and games. A fun place, anything goes (within reason). |
Tuesday February 3rdWestpac Halbery Sports AwardsVector Arena, Mahuhu Cres., Auckland Central Tickets $112.50 from www.halberg.co.nz. 5.30 – 11.45pm It is pricey but I am a sports fan, so think it's worth it. Widely regarded as NZ's premier sporting showcase, where we get the chance to gather, and salute, the country’s outstanding sporting achievers of the previous 12 months. |
Wednesday February 4thThe Stamford Music ClubStamford Plaza, Lower Albert St, Auckland Central No Charge. 7.30 – 10.30pm Listen to music in luxurious surroundings. Jan Hellriegel will hosts the evening, and her guests include: Brian Platt, Mika, Tim Walker, Wayne Bell, Daniel Wrightson, Sam Elijas and Michael Larsen. Quality. |
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Cool Events To Watch Out For On The Horizon:Feb 5th – Norman Jay @ Sale StFeb 5th – Stereo Sounds feat. Hock'n'Sling @ Zen Feb 5th – Crazy P @ Opium Feb 5th – One Long Summer dance party @ Flight Lounge Feb 5th – DJ Nic Franculli @ The Studio Feb 6th – Waiheke Wine Festival (begins) @ Isola Estate Feb 6th – Waitangi Day Festival. Native Noise 09 @ Okahu Bay Feb 6th – Auckland Lantern Festival (begins) @ Albert Park Feb 6th – Wellington Rugby 7's @ The Caketin, Wellington Feb 7th - Raggamuffin 09 @ Rotorua Feb 7th - Neat Events pres. Balance dance party @ Space Feb 7th – One Love dance party @ Totos Feb 7th – Zoo Music feat. SJD @ Auckland Zoo Feb 8th – Big Gay Out @ Coyle Park Feb 8th – UPFM Solar Series Phase 3 @ The Quarry, Western Springs Feb 11th – Lindauer Twilight Summer Series @ Ellerslie Racecourse Feb 12th – Top Gear Live (begins) @ ASB Showgrounds Feb 13th – Phat After Party feat Stanton Warriors @ The Studio Feb 14th – Valentines Day Feb 14th – David Bryne @ Aotea Centre Feb 14th – Zoo Music feat. Ian McGlashan @ Auckland Zoo Feb 14th – Movie: In Search Of A Midnight Kiss @ The Academy Feb 14th – Dropped dance party @ Ink Feb 14th – Kumeu Beer Wine & Food Festival @ Kumeu Showgrounds Feb 17th – David Strassman & Ted E Bear @ SkyCity Theatre Feb 17th – Nine Inch Nails @ Vector Arena Feb 18th – Go By Bike Day @ Auckland Central Feb 18th – David Strassman & Ted E Bear @ SkyCity Theatre Feb 20th – Iron Maiden @ Mt Smart Stadium Feb 21st – Devonport Wine & Foot (begins) @ Windsor Reserve, Devonport Feb 21st – Crusty Demons @ Vector Arena Feb 21st – SkyCity Starlight Symphony @ Auckland Domain Feb 21st – Sounds Of Summer dance party @ Masonic Tavern Feb 21st – Sounds Of Summer after party @ Spy, Trench, Kermedec Feb 21st – Zoo Music feat. Hollie Smith & Nathan Haines @ Auckland Zoo Feb 22nd – NZ Warriors V's Nth Queensland Cowboys @ Nth Harbour Stadium Feb 22nd – More FM Winery Tour 09 @ Villa Maria Vineyard Feb 23rd – Fall Out Boy @ Vector Arena Feb 24th – Roberta Flack @ The Civic Feb 26th – N*E*R*D @ Vector Arena Feb 26th – Sounds In The Sun 2009 @ Unitec, Mt Albert Feb 26th – Splore: The Living Lounge (begins) @ Western Park Feb 27th – Fringe Festival (begins) @ The Basement Feb 28th – Billy Connolly Tour 09 @ Vector Arena Feb 28th – Wellington Beer Festival @ Waitangi Park Feb 28th – The 2009 Bush Party @ Music Mountain, Matakana Feb 28th – Rhythm & Jazz @ Kawau Island Feb 28th – Slinky: Cirque Du Carnival, dance party @ ASB Showgrounds Feb 28th – Modular Party feat. Ok Ok @ Cassette # 9 Feb 28th – Southside Comedy @ TelstraClear Events Centre Feb 28th – Auckland Cup Week (begins) @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 1st – Teddy Bears Picnic @ Auckland Domain March 1st – Billy Connolly Tour 09 @ Vector Arena March 2nd – Summer Jam 09 @ Logan Campbell Centre March 4th – Eric Clapton @ Vector Arena March 4th – Cheesefest @ SkyCity Convention Centre March 5th – Auckland Festival 09 (begins) March 5th – Auckland International Boat Show (begins) @ The Viaduct March 7th – Zoo Music feat. Mint Chicks & Pluto @ Auckland Zoo March 8th – Lil Gav's 30th Bday @ Quarry Bar March 13th – Womad Dance Festival @ New Plymouth March 14th – The NZ Beer Festival @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 14th – NZ v India International Cricket @ Eden Park March 18th – Coldplay @ Vector Arena March 19th – Taste Auckland (begins) @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 21st – The Who @ Nth Harbour Stadium March 21st – Rock'n'Roll Rally 09 @ Western Springs March 22nd – Purina Bark In The Park @ Waiatarua Park March 25th – Kings Of Leon @ Vector Arena March 25th – My Fair Lady (begins) @ The Civic March 28th – Lindauer Twilight Summer Series @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 28th – Marty's Last Party @ TBA April 4th – Party Marty leaves NZ |