Student Blog

Must have cold drinks to Sooth the Persisting Heat!

Hey, Anny here! One of your Auckland Student Ambassadors. I got to try the new Gongcha series a few days ago and wanted to share my thoughts on the series. This new line of drinks is a marriage of chocolate and strawberry, so I’m sure that there’s something for everyone!

Iconic Eats in Auckland – Top 20 under $20

Auckland’s diversity and creativity celebrated in new public artwork

Students, local artists and iwi have collaborated to create a new large-scale street mural in New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Three tertiary art students Nikita Sharma, Celia Lee and Jenny Zhong were selected to design the mural in conjunction with experienced...

Great Barrier Island

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a simpler world? A world where you’re not constantly overwhelmed with information. Somewhere you are truly present with your surroundings.  Well, I couldn’t believe this was possible on Great Barrier Island, an island less than 100 kilometres...

Get into nature – Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island has been on my bucket list for a long time. I’ve heard of the island’s breath-taking views, world-class vineyards, white sandy beaches, trailing and hiking tracks. After a short ferry ride from downtown Auckland, my Waiheke adventure began.  Visiting Waiheke inspired me to learn...

Yoga in the Sky

The SKYCITY Sky Tower has been an iconic landmark on Auckland’s cityscape since 1997; a prominent reference point no matter where you are in the region. It was top of my list to visit when I moved here. I was fortunate enough to head up the Sky Tower to experience ‘Yoga in the Sky’ - an...

Rangitoto Island Hike

Island paradise, just a stones throw away! The Hauraki Gulf is home to more than 15 islands, with several of them situated only a stone's throw from Auckland city, making for perfect for a day trip out on the water. Earlier this month I hopped on a short ferry ride over to the 600-year-old...

Spring is in the air

Spring is finally here! It’s my favourite season in Auckland. The best thing about Spring is the warm sun, light breeze and apple-green leafy foliage around the city. I love to walk around the city as it’s waking up and take in all the delicious smells from of the cafés and restaurants. I’m...

Indochine Kitchen – Restaurant Month - $40

A Vietnamese Tapas Bar, which serves authentic Hanoi street-style food. As part of Auckland Restaurant Month, we dined at a Vietnamese Tapas Bar, which serves authentic Hanoi street-style food. The Asian-fusion restaurant is located on 42 Fort Street in central Auckland. They provide free car parks...

The Parasol & Swing Company - Restaurant Month - $25

You can find The Parasol & Swing Company on Auckland’s waterfront – a bustling part of the city centre with some of the best restaurants and bars with live bands playing every Friday and Saturday. Leticia Campos: Located above most other bars and restaurants in the Viaduct, The Parasol & Swing...