Skycity's plans to expand its gambling operations may not impress all-comers, but what they are doing for Auckland diners certainly impresses me.

The event's managing director Pieter Stewart says Fashion Week needs more local and central government support to continue.

Photos from the Twentysevennames show and installation at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Salasai show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Juliette Hogan show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Annah Stretton show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Starfish show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Hailwood show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Andrea Moore show at Fashion Week 2011.

Our team will be live from Halsey Street all week, bringing you photos, videos and comment as the action unfolds.

The close knit family behind local label Sabatini kicked off NZ Fashion Week celebrations this morning with champagne and canapés at the Hilton's Bellini bar.

Photos from the Ingrid Starnes show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Sabatini show at the Hilton's Bellini Bar.

Four children under six in a pristine art gallery sounds like a recipe for disaster, but, as Danielle Wright finds out, there are 'safe' areas for families if you know where to look.

Fashion Week models have spoken out about the dramatic diets they and their friends use to lose weight quickly.

The models' first challenge back on home soil turns out to be the long-expected 'go see'.

The humour may have improved but not the prices.

Al Brown's Auckland venture is a revelation in fresh, delicious Kiwi flavours.