17 FEB - 30 APR 2025
SkyCity's popular dining experience, Golden Hour is back for another season.
After-work drinks are fun, but why not spice things up a little? Add a little music or a comedy gig to your post-work drinks, or try something totally new, like yoga in the Art Gallery, or maybe even a dip in Karanga Plaza Pool? Break the office culture mold, with some unique after-work hangs that will brighten up your weeknights and liven up your weekly routine - plus who can say no to a little wholesome colleague hang, right?
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Cool off after work with a dip in Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool & Tidal Steps | Wynyard Quarter
Nothing beats the heat in the city better than a dip in the newly renovated The Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps Pool! Transformed into a multi-purpose swimming area enclosed by floating pontoons, the area features a 33m-long harbour pool, perfect for a dip after escaping the office. New changing sheds and showers mean all you have to do is throw your swimmers into your office tote and off you go!
Unmissable After Work Sessions
01 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
Feeling peckish for a slice of fun in the sun? The Courtyard is calling...Every day in January and February, from 12pm to 6pm...
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Listen to live music at The Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe | 6 Vulcan Lane
The Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe, located on Vulcan Lane, is a festive and lively watering hole that also boasts live music over the weekend, perfect for kicking off your weekend. Get ready to hear some talented performers whilst you cheers to the working week that was with a craft beer and a delicious menu to match.
More Live Music
WEDS & SAT, 9PM AND FRI & SAT, 10PM
Enjoy live music at this inner-city Irish bar every Wednesday to Saturday.
Live at Lula's comes to life every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with bands and DJ's taking the stage til late
Have a laugh at Big Wednesday - Fresh Comedy Night| Wednesday | Classic Comedy Club
Watching standup comedy with the work gang is a great way to enjoy an evening after work. Every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 10pm, is BIG Wednesday - Fresh Comedy Night, featuring a guest MC introducing up to 12 acts busting out their latest routines. This is one of the Classic Comedy Club's most popular nights over the last quarter-century and includes favourite pros, rising stars and promising new faces who have graduated from Monday night Raw Open Mics.
Bargain Bar-Hopping
Experience a workout with a dash of culture with Evening Yoga and Art Immersion | Tuesdays | Auckland Art Gallery
If you're looking for an effective way to unwind after work, a chill session that combines relaxing poses and stunning artwork could be just the ticket for your work crowd during busy season! A nice aolterantive to after work drinks, the Immersion courses offer a unique opportunity to stretch, balance and unwind in a serene setting surrounded by stunning art and architecture. Each session lasts one hour and includes gentle warm-up stretches with a progression to stronger poses, a focus on flow, balance and breathing. Find out more here.
For the Quiz-Heads
TUESDAYS, 6.30PM
Get ready to exercise your grey matter every Tuesday at Norma Taps!
First Tuesday of every month
Organising your social calendar? Lock in 11 June for a side-splitting Quiz Night that promises to be a hole-in-one experience...
FORTNIGHTLY ON MONDAYS, 6.30PM
Join The Tuning Fork for a night filled with fun, laughter, great food, and incredible prizes.
Play a round of mini golf at Holey Moley Golf Club & Karaoke Room | 204 Quay St
A bit of fun competition is the great way to let off some steam after a big work day, and mini golf at Holey Moley on the Viaduct makes for the perfect place to do so. If you are feeling peckish order some snacks and a couple of cocktails while you're there and get ready for an evening of friendly rivalry! If you're keen there's also a private karaoke room you can book, to belt out some of your favourite tunes!