Aotea Green Guide: Explore New Zealand Like a Local!

The Best Local Cafes in Auckland: Staff Picks from Around the World

The Best Local Cafes in Auckland: Staff Picks from Around the World

By Design Team Jul 22, 2025

We asked our team - locals and long-time Auckland residents from all around the world- for their go-to cafes and insider tips. Here’s what they recommend.

Read more
Discover Tiritiri Matangi Island: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise Just a Ferry Ride from Auckland

Discover Tiritiri Matangi Island: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise Just a Ferry Ride from Auckland

By Haruna Murakami Sep 13, 2024

New Zealand’s rich avian diversity is a birdwatcher’s paradise, and Tiritiri Matangi Island offers one of the best ways to experience it. Located just a 75-minute ferry ride from Auckland’s...

Read more
Explore Auckland’s Top Day Hikes: Nature Awaits!

Explore Auckland’s Top Day Hikes: Nature Awaits!

By Haruna Murakami Sep 13, 2024

Auckland, the City of Sails, is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes just waiting to be explored. From lush native bush and scenic coastal walks to enchanting island adventures, there’s a hike...

Read more
Aotea Green Guide

Explore New Zealand Like a Local!