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Review: At Parnell’s Persian Spot Rumi, The Crowds & The Kebabs Flow

Review: At Parnell’s Persian Spot Rumi, The Crowds & The Kebabs Flow

Jesse Mulligan reviewed Rumi Persian Cuisine for Viva Magazine—click here to read the full article. The staff here are all lovely, if not particularly swift. They stroll around the restaurant with smiles on their faces, like they are guests at…
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Exhibition | International Art Centre—Animals in Art

Exhibition | International Art Centre—Animals in Art

Various artists 5-30 April  This exhibition is a testament to man’s affection and affiliation with the animal kingdom. An artistic acknowledgment of the companions with whom we share our homes, lives and hearts. Dating from pre-historic depictions of horses and bison…
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Auckland Domain Wintergardens: 100-year-old glasshouses re-open to the public

Auckland Domain Wintergardens: 100-year-old glasshouses re-open to the public

The grand old glasshouses at the Auckland Domain Wintergarden have been ‘under the covers’ for the past two years; now, these elegant 100-year-old beauties are throwing off those covers to begin a new chapter in their life. COVID-19 lockdowns denied…
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Exhibition | ARTIS Gallery—MANZ

Exhibition | ARTIS Gallery—MANZ

‘Our Nature’ 14 March—3 April Curated by Christine Massey ARTIS Gallery is the host gallery for Medal Art New Zealand (MANZ) – a group of New Zealand’s leading contemporary sculptors. This 2023 biennial exhibition has thirty artists presenting medals and /or small…
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Parnell—The Design Destination

Parnell—The Design Destination

Parnell has long been held as the space to be for all things home and design related. A multitude of stores make Parnell the ultimate destination when looking for modern, contemporary and stylish products for your interior. Several of these…
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Synthony in the Domain

Synthony in the Domain

7+ hours of live music | 2 stages | 15+ acts 1 April 2023 Auckland Domain  SYNTHONY No.4 will reimagine the most well-known dance anthems and future classics with a new set list curated by DJ Dick Johnson with musical arrangement by…
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Planning the perfect Saturday in Parnell

Planning the perfect Saturday in Parnell

When it comes to making Saturday plans, there’s no shortage of places to visit in Parnell—and we’re not the only ones saying that! The media has thrown a recent spotlight on some of the best weekend spots that Parnell has…
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Exhibition | Parnell Gallery—Jae Frew

Exhibition | Parnell Gallery—Jae Frew

‘Manu Kōingo—Birds of Yearning’ 21 March—3 April Jae Frew is a leading contemporary portrait photographer living in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. Through his collection of photographic portraits in Manu Kōingo – Birds of Yearning, Frew pays tribute to New Zealand’s extinct and endangered native…
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Experience Indian street food at its finest with Chaat Street

Experience Indian street food at its finest with Chaat Street

Get ready to tantalise your taste buds with an authentic Indian street food experience like no other. Chaat Street Auckland is set to take Parnell’s main strip by storm, with its doors set to open Saturday 4 March. Adopting a…
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Exhibition | Auckland Museum—Robin Morrison

Exhibition | Auckland Museum—Robin Morrison

Road Trip 3 March—31 August Sainsbury Horrocks Gallery, Level 2Free with Museum entry Robin Morrison: Road Trip showcases iconic images of Aotearoa’s South Island taken over the winter of 1979 during a seven-month family road trip. The exhibition coincides with a new edition…
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SPARK Auckland | Auckland Arts Festival

SPARK Auckland | Auckland Arts Festival

Friday 24 March—Sunday 26 March, 8-11pm Marvel at thousands of biodegradable sparks as they come to life to illuminate Pukekawa/Auckland Domain for three special evenings this summer. Inspired by the breathtaking lights of fireflies, flocks of birds and galaxies of…
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CELEBRATE EASTER IN PARNELL

It’s that time of year again—the four-day weekend where you can relax, indulge, celebrate, and unwind. When it comes to finding the best treats, gifts, and events, Parnell is the space to be. There are plenty of reasons to spend Easter in Parnell, so make the most of your long weekend with our top holiday recommendations!

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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 food from our weekend markets, or of course, enjoy brunch at some of the best cafes in Auckland. 

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!)
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SHOPPING

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HOME & DESIGN

For your Interior

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JEWELLERY

Diamonds are Forever

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GALLERIES

Add some Art

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NZ MADE & KIWIANA

Support NZ Artisans

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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