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HOT SPOTS
by Times Media
Ambrosia
Ask us about having your next group function at Ambrosiawe cater for up to 100 guests.
What could be better than a meal fit for a king? How about meals fit for the gods? Named after a substance the ancient Greeks believed to be ‘the food of the gods’, Ambrosia Bar & Restaurant delivers with more down-to-earth cuisine too. From bar snacks and breakfasts, to lunches and dinners, Ambrosia (open weekdays, 10am-11pm, and 8am-11pm, weekends) offers a wide range of fare from around the world, including a sumptuous Sunday roast – just $24.50 including any house drink!
44 Third View Ave, Beachlands Phone 09 536 4151
E: ambrosiabar.beachlands@gmail.com www.theambrosiabar.co.nz
Waiheke Jazz Festival
A stunning day trip from Half Moon Bay or make a Waihekend of it – the Waiheke Homes ‘Waiheke Jazz Festival 2023’ welcomes you this Easter weekend April 7-10. Five amazing events at your favourite venues – Cable Bay Vineyards, Batch Winery, Allpress Olive Groves and Artworks community theatre. Featuring a huge range of entertainment from the likes of Hello Sailor, Space Waltz, White Chapel Jak, Midge Marsden, Nairobi trio and so many more.
Book Tickets Online
www.waihekejazzfestival.co.nz
Ayrlies Plant Fair
If you haven’t explored Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands before, here is a great opportunity to do so. Ayrlies is holding its annual two-day plant fair with an exciting variety of plants on sale from New Zealand’s leading plant growers. A ticket includes access to walk the garden and wetlands.
Where: 125 Potts Road, Whitford, Auckland
When: 9.00am – 3.00pm, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th March 2023
Tickets: $15 – purchase online at ayrlies.co.nz/visit/payment or cash at gate. Sorry, no children under 12 or dogs permitted.
Mahler 4
Mahler’s Fourth Symphony is built around a single song describing a child’s vision of heaven, beautifully sung by Lyric Soprano Anna Leese. Anna will also charm us with six of Strauss’s most beloved Orchestral Songs, including Morgen! written as a wedding present for his wife. Opening the evening, Mozart’s thrilling Overture to Il Seraglio, performed by the Manukau Symphony Orchestra. Prices start from $45 Adult, $40 Senior. Students $15.
Where: Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau
When: Sunday 2 April, 5.00pm
Tickets: Eventfinda.co.nz or ph 0800 289 849 www.manukausymphony.org.nz
