Nocturnalists

Chris Parker, Poi Eruera & Emma Gleason enjoying Auckland by night

What does an ideal night out in Auckland look like?

Sophie Gilmour

Nocturnalists: Sophie Gilmour has a genius tip for a great night out

A man with glasses, a cap, and tattoos smiles while sitting at a rustic wooden bar, talking to a bartender. The bar is warmly lit with various decorations and framed pictures on the walls. A beer bottle is on the counter.

‘Salad slinger’ Charles Williams knows how Aucklanders like to eat

A woman in a green patterned top sits at a dimly lit bar, smiling and holding a glass of beer. Warm yellow light from a paper lantern illuminates the scene, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Hospo legend Poi Eruera on how to have the best night out in Auckland

A man wearing glasses and a plaid shirt sits at a bar holding a drink, smiling. Behind him are shelves filled with bottles, softly lit by warm yellow lights. DJ equipment is visible in the foreground.

Award-winning barman Alastair Walker on where to get a great cocktail in Auckland

Two people sit by an open window at a dimly lit bar, talking over drinks. Warm yellow light illuminates them, while red string lights hang above, creating a cozy, intimate evening atmosphere.

Fashion designer Wynn Crawshaw on high-end retail, cheap eats and the most impressive destinations in Auckland

A person wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and a leather jacket smiles while leaning on a railing in a city at night, with a brightly lit building in the background.

Tracy Grant Lord on Auckland’s best theatres – and where to debrief after a show

A person wearing a pink shirt and hat, dark pants, and carrying a black bag stands on a green stairwell. The scene appears blurry, with yellow and white walls and posters in the background.

Nocturnalists: Musician J.Y Lee on Auckland’s best old-school food courts

A woman in a colorful dress eats from a bowl with chopsticks in front of a large Chinese restaurant menu. A man with glasses drinks from a cup on the right side of the image. Various dishes are pictured on the menu.

Nocturnalists: From pork buns to kava shells, this is Emma Gleason’s Auckland after dark

A group of people raise cocktails and glasses in a celebratory toast at a restaurant table, surrounded by bright, colorful lighting and a blurred background.

Nocturnalists: Angus Muir shines a light on what he loves about Auckland

A person with curly hair sits on a metallic slide under blue and purple lights, looking upward. They wear a white t-shirt and jeans, with futuristic patterns and neon accents in the background.

Nocturnalists: Half Queen sounds off about Auckland’s most iconic nighttime spots