An outstanding function spot, this beautiful establishment, sits at the end of Queen Street in…read moreNorthcote point. The views are so stunning and as the sun sets it becomes a dream come true. The huge chandelier lights up the room, and as the floor is built in tiers, you look out on our beautiful city, and your heart beats away to a happy tune. I was excited to attend a recent charity event called TASTE that had Peter Gordon as a guest speaker. The guest list was down at around two hundred plus guests, and the staff and surroundings catered for us all to perfection. The main bar situated at the entrance was large enough to hold the guests happily, along with a few extra bars dotted around the different floors. The food served for this event was simply buffet champagne ham, and some artisan breads, which I thought was very tasty. The lavish decor, makes The Wharf a fabulous location for weddings, birthdays and big corporate events. The bathrooms located down the spiral stairs under the main area, are gorgeous. I was very pleased with the staff working at the Wharf, very warm and bubbly. I hope to be back for another event soon, as my night was really enjoyable.

I attended a fairy tale wedding reception here at McHughs, and I still remember it with awe. The…read morefood was good and the location perfect for romantic photos. The actual interior of McHughs isn't the grandest on its own, but that's probably because it's really a blank canvas waiting to be decorated the way you want it. The staff were attentive, and very generously donated free cameras to each table, so we could take random pictures. The wedding couple could develop the ones they wanted later on. A very nice touch!

Great location crap food. Beef and gravy consisted of frozen cheap meat patties in a gravy. Shrimp…read moresalad had flavorless shrimp - more water than shrimp. Biscuits for cheese were stale. Overall for $30 per person, I could have got much more in Devonport. Sad outcome.

Beautiful ambiance and friendly service, but disappointing value two years ago. Three small pieces…read moreof chicken surrounded by breads for well over $40, with extra charge for tzatziki; flavors tasted not okay but lacked authenticity. Great looks and ambience, but expect pricey breads over meats.

We booked for two and both our meals were below average. I had the prawns, they were nice but came…read moreon a whole bed of mesculin salad, no dressing, just that. No other veges and the excuse was chef is away? I mean hello, we are paying full price for a half meal. The lamb my husband had was salty. The waitress was nice but the overall place was reaklly ordinary.

I'm always surprised by how busy the Milford Cruising Club is. It seems every time I take the pups…read moredown for a wander at the park, there is some sort of event on there. They host everything from business meetings to 21st to drinks after the fun run that is on every Wednesday. Suffice to say the venue is available for hire and probably has a capacity of around 200pax (don't quote me on that). It definitely isn't as flash as the RNZYS but it has more of a community vibe to it and there's plenty of free parking (provided it isn't the weekend on a hot Summer's day). They also have a pool table and a bar so if you're looking for a casual drink and a game, this could be your spot.

Situated in the beautiful and peaceful Milford area, the Milford Cruising Club is a great venue and…read moreRSA type club. I went here for a very good friend's 21st and it was an awesome night. It's a completely different vibe when you get out of the city for events. It's just more relaxed, people seem to care more about having a good time and spending time with friends. This place compliments these feelings perfectly. Sitting on the grass looking over Milford Park, The Marina and the beach, it's great for both day and night celebrations. Inside the place is pretty large with the quintessential plaques and photos adorning the walls. the bar is simple but well equipped and the people are lovely. Sit out on the deck in the sun, or pull up a chair inside with your mates. Check out the website for upcoming events and find out how to become a member.

As soon as you step into the space of The Good Home, it feels like you're entering a good friend's…read morehouse and I loved the feels immediately. A cool mailbox in the front and front steps into the semi half indoor/ half outdoor porch with seating and hanging greens. This is their 'garden' part of the house and there are multiple interior spaces inside. This includes the coat hooks in the foyer and hallway part from the main door. There is the living area with the cool chandelier, bookshelves with a neat arrangement of ornaments, the framed TV and actual clock. Adored the duck wallpaper and colourful mural wall. A food truck in the back as well as dedicated dining area + back outside smoking area. Great menu with home-style, Kiwi classics that goes well with beers, wine or non alcoholic drinks. They have a full bar in the style of their 'kitchen'. So cool with tall stools as well as nearby wall couch seating places. Got the cheesy garlic bread- tasty and had to try the tasting platter with two lamb koftas, lemon pepper squid, pork belly bites, risotto balls and chicken nibbles. A great range of mixed, flavoursome bites. Definitely recommend this one. Would love to come back to watch a game, or with the girls for drinks- a great place any time of the day.

Good menu with good food and friendly staff. We had the lamb shank rogan josh and BBQ pork…read morespareribs, which were both delicious and fall-off-the-bone tender. We didn't wait too long for our food and prices made for good value for money.

A great place to host events for different numbers of people. Whether your group is large or small…read moreGreylynn community centre will hook you up! The first time I went to the community centre was for a youth talent show. The room was perfect as it accommodated the number of attendees. The kitchen was always clean and located inside the hall we where using. This made it easier at snack time as it was just a matter of taking items from the kitchen to the table we had set up buffet style outside the kitchen. The rooms are also built in a way that makes it flexible to arrange the room the way that suits you and your event. Although there is parking on site, it is limited. Luckily there are plenty of off street parking spaces.

This is a very well utilised community centre with clean spacious facilities if any local…read moreorganisation or group wanted to hire a space for a regular night of the week or temporary meetings, functions, etc. The staff have always been very friendly and helpful when I have been involved with hiring the facilities for regular set periods of time. The payments have generally been smooth and communication professional. It always seems quite busy, whatever the season, with various groups occupying the many rooms available, so if you want to set up a meditation or yoga course you might want to double check that karate or zumba are not also taking place that same night right next door! They also hold a farmers market at the centre on Sunday mornings that is worth supporting.

Western Springs Stadium is a pivotal point of Auckland's history. Before Vector arena was built,…read morebasically all the big concerts New Zealand had were held at Western Springs. I still remember being about 10 years old and sitting on my back deck in Mt Eden listening to Robbie Williams belt his latest tunes. While it's a bit depressing to think about Robbie now, this was one of the huge bonuses about concerts being held at Springs - all the locals could hear the music for free! Though now most of the big acts go straight to Vector arena, every now and again some still play in the amazingly huge outdoor stadium at Western Springs. In 2011 I was lucky enough to attend the Foo Fighters concert at Western Springs, and it was PHENOMENAL. The sound was amazing, and despite being way up the back of the stadium, you still felt you were part of the action and could see everything. It was my first outdoor concert and so far it's my favourite concert yet - and it's down to, in large part, the stadium itself. If you ever get the chance to go to a concert at Springs, make it a priority and get your ass there - you won't regret it. Tip: Western Springs Stadium is also a Speedway so if you're in to car racing, this is the place for you.

I have been coming here since 1986 and have always been impressed with this natural venue. And…read morerecently they have upgraded the seating along the back and have done a wonderful job. Great venue!