Pan-Asian flair will ignite the city centre with a rich feast of colours, sounds, tastes, and beats, in a celebration of Lunar New Year. Check out the programme of events and activations throughout the city centre. Plus... be in to win with the inaugural Bao and Boba promotion – just be sure to vote for your top shop. Find full details further down the page.
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What's On This Weekend?
Bao & Boba
The city centre is spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious pan-Asian food and drink – with bao, boba, dumplings, noodles and more, the city’s got it all. Lunar New Year is the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family in the city with a delicious meal or two, and we have included some recommendations below to get you started. Plus make sure you enter the Bao & Boba competition, scroll on for all the juicy details!
Enter the Bao & Boba Competition
From 20 January – 9 February 2025 we are encouraging Aucklanders to visit participating pan-Asian restaurants and eateries in the city centre – trying new dishes and voting for your favourite!
By voting you can go in the draw to win one of ten $100 voucher prizes. What’s more, the business with the most votes will win a $2,000 prize.
To enter, simply visit one or more of the 29 businesses in the sliders below, who are all participating in the Bao & Boba promotion. Scan the QR code instore and complete the online entry form, including voting for your favourite.

Rave-worthy Boba & Refreshments
Bao, Noodles & Dumplings Aplenty
More Lunar New Year Fun
Lunar New Year in the city centre is proudly supported by Auckland Council via the city centre targeted rate.
