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Parnell Gallery open Pop Up space for Summer

Parnell Gallery are thrilled to announce the opening of a secondary space 50m up the road at 285 Parnell Road. With a strong focus on sculpture, 285 Parnell Road will be a revolving exhibition space over the upcoming summer months.…

The GRANDEST ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM – THE SOUTH ATRIUM

Last night the Auckland Museum South Atrium celebrated the grand new entry space with an opening event of spectacular scale and today, after being closed for approximately 18 months, Auckland Museum reopens its South Atrium entrance to reveal the most…

Auckland's giant Christmas bauble is back in Parnell!

Enjoy the Magic of Heard Park this Christmas. Heard Park Parnell is lit up again this Christmas season to bring joy, cheer and magic to Auckland’s favourite city fringe suburb during this special time of year. With a giant Christmas…

Advent and Christmas Services at Holy Trinity Cathedral

The Nativity Project 2020: NO ROOM Viewing from Sunday 29 November Mon – Sun | 10am – 3pm Holy Trinity Cathedral aims to highlight the issue of homelessness in Auckland with a ‘Homeless Nativity’ installation on the Cathedral forecourt, viewable…

Christmas can be found Galtons

Christmas is a time of family, tradition, and festive magic in Parnell and it just wouldn’t be the same without all that Galtons has to offer. Open now at 195 Parnell Road you still have time to sort out your…

Most expensive Banksy work in New Zealand sold in Parnell

Close to $1 million worth of Banksy prints were sold last night at an auction in Parnell, Auckland. Two signed pieces, Napalm, a 2005 work and Monkey Queen were among a collection of Banksy pieces sold at the International Art…

Exhibition | Black Door Gallery | Peter Collis

Peter Collis California Waterfall: November 2020 Acclaimed New Zealand ceramicist Peter Collis has worked with clay nearly all of his life. The main focus of his work is the exploration of shape and surface. After a recent stint living abroad…

Cibo kicks off the festive season with a delicious new Christmas menu

Planning your Christmas booking? You need not look any further than award-winning Parnell restaurant Cibo. Cibo has served its elegant, seasonal fare to us all for over 20 years, and this coming Christmas is no different. For group bookings, the…

Calling all LEGO® fans big and small - Brickman is back!

Don’t miss this exclusive chance to explore a world where everything is simply… awesome! Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, landing soon at Auckland Museum. Step…

From world-class degustations to ground-breaking bars

Parnell has become quite the culinary destination in recent years. From some of the best brunch in town to world-class degustations and ground-breaking bars. Below is a list Denizen recently published letting us in on their favourite places to wine…

Exhibition | Jonathan Grant Gallery | Frances Hodgkins

Frances Hodgkins and Her Circle Exhibition: 12 November – 6 December Three years in the making Frances Hodgkins and Her Circle is an exhibition that explores and celebrates the importance of community. At its core is an artist who had…

Exhibition | Artis Gallery | Terry Stringer & Ann Robinson

ASPECTS by Terry Stringer and LIGHTWELL by Ann Robinson: November 2020 Terry Stringer 2020 “I can scarcely believe that it is so long ago, but it was in the late 1960’s that Ann Robinson and I were at Elam Art…

IT'S STARTING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS IN PARNELL

A CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Parnell is the space to be for all your Christmas shopping. Whether it be for buying gifts to put under the tree, for treating yourself, organising your Christmas feast, or for making sure your interior is perfect for the festive season, we’ve got you covered.

We hope this years Parnell Christmas Gift Guide points you in the right direction for all your ‘Christmas needs’ and helps simplify this busy time of year for you and your household.

Avoid the ‘busy’ of a mall and wander through Parnell at your own pace this festive season. Enjoy brunch or lunch while you’re at it…why not make a lovely day out of it.

Merry Christmas!

We look forward to seeing you in Parnell supporting your local businesses this Christmas season.

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All December long!

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

For extravagent gifts, to beauty vouchers, to flowers, to jewellery to art, to your Christmas dinner, Parnell retailers are here to make this Christmas as fun and as festive as possible!

See the Christmas Gift Guide below and start your Christmas shopping ‘wish list’ now!

DINING

If you’re on the hunt for Auckland restaurants to fall in love with, look no further than Parnell with its award winning fine dining restaurants, bistros and a diverse range of dine in or take away offerings. From fine dining to cheap eats the options are many. Meet for drinks at a sophisticated local bar, fill your basket with fresh pastries from the local French market, or of course, enjoy brunch at some of the best cafes in Auckland.

Restaurants

Enjoy some of the best restaurants in Auckland in Parnell, where you come to dine locally for your favourite international flavour. With its award-winning fine dining restaurants, bistros and a diverse range of dine in or take away offerings.

Bars

Find your favourite beverage location or local bar in Parnell. Whether it be the perfect spot for after work cocktails or the local pub for a sports game you don’t want to miss, your Monday through Sunday ‘tipple options’ are some of the most loved in Auckland.

Cafes

Café culture in Auckland City is a very real thing which is why you’ll find some of the top cafes in Auckland right here in Parnell. Our local cafes are known and much loved, from your typical 10.30am brunch to afternoon tea deliciousness and the best coffee options in Auckland.

Assorted Chinese dishes in paper delivery boxes: sweet and sour chicken, dim sum, spring rolls, noodles, salad, rice, steamed buns, dips. Asian restaurant take away concept, top view

Food to Go

Parnell ‘food to go’ options have recently multiplied with some of our most loved local restaurants jumping on the ‘you order, we’ll deliver’ bandwagon. So from fine dining, to a quick burger, a curry or a pizza, Parnell provides the best places to eat in Auckland (from your own couch that is!)

SHOPPING

HOME & DESIGN

For your Interior

JEWELLERY

Diamonds are Forever

GALLERIES

Add some Art

NZ MADE & KIWIANA

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What makes Parnell different?

Enjoy the best art galleries in Auckland, your favourite weekend Auckland markets and the most delectable Auckland restaurants all in one place. Parnell offers a unique Auckland shopping experience down several quaint laneways, whether it’s home décor, fine art, fresh flowers, a special gift or diamonds that you’re after.

Discover the main attractions

Look no further than Parnell for things to do in Auckland. From the Museum to the sea, Parnell has it all. Walk from Auckland Museum through Auckland’s first suburb to the famous Rose Gardens and view the Hauraki Bay or take a wander through the historic Parnell Village shopping precinct. A day strolling Parnell isn’t long enough.

Our locality in Auckland

A 10-minute walk from the Auckland CBD, one-off views of the Sky Tower on one side and Auckland Hospital and Auckland Museum on either side of The Domain, with easy public transport options connecting to neighbouring Newmarket and beyond, Parnell is the Auckland central suburb with it all.

THE SPACE TO BE

NEWS & EVENTS

IT'S STARTING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS IN PARNELL

A CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

DATE

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

DINING

Restaurants

Bars

Cafes

Food to Go

SHOPPING

HOME & DESIGN

For your Interior

JEWELLERY

Diamonds are Forever

GALLERIES

Add some Art

NZ MADE & KIWIANA

Support NZ Artisans

What makes Parnell different?

Discover the main attractions

Our locality in Auckland

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