My Secret Auckland: Christy Tennent, chair of Karangahape Business Association, shares her favourite spots in the city
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Favourite restaurant for dinner with friends?
Anywhere on K Rd! You really can't go wrong, we're lucky enough to have a multitude of global cuisines all on one street. From Italy to Malaysia to Lebanon to Spain, who knew travelling could be so easy!
Open Late for a drink in the sunny courtyard, and then on to…
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Favourite spot to finish a night out?
…Achos for a beer, A Space for a cocktail, Tappo for a wine, then to Goblin for great music and vibes to round off the night.
Favourite place to get coffee?
Obviously, most days start with a cup of joe at Open Coffee, catching up with all our regulars and the local K Rd community. On days off, I love seeing all the other fabulous owner-operators at their spots around the city - so spoilt for choice!
Favourite beach?
As I'm a real city gal, my favourite beach is the new swimming hole in Wynyard Quarter (aka cheeseburger). The council have done a great job at creating an inner city swimming pool for all to enjoy.
Favourite fast-food joint?
Has to be the regal White Lady on K Rd - Scott and Zia make the best burgers and shakes! They're open very late and their Hawaiian cheeseburger slaps!
Favourite trail for a hike?
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I'm not much of a hiker, but I do love hiking through the city. One fav is strolling K Rd, heading through St Kevins Arcade and down into Myers Park. Graham Tipene's wonderful artwork under the bridge at the bottom of the park speaks to Waihorotiu, the river/awa that still flows under the park and down under Queen St. Once you pass through this artwork you'll arrive at the Basement Theatre - perfect for a drink and a show!
Favourite venue for a gig?
Most music I see at the brilliant new addition to K Rd, Double Whammy, downstairs in St Kevin's Arcade. Neck of the Woods also has amazing gigs and dancing. The Powerstation always delivers, and the Hollywood in Avondale is magic too.
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