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Property Report: Buoyant Auckland still leads the way
The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.

Review: The Commons, Takapuna
A bistro in a new restaurant complex sports an ambitious choice of meals, complete with glossary.

Silverdale: Snow much fun
Danielle Wright and family take a spin on Snowplanet's newest offering: snow tubes.

The Block homes ready for inspection
Real estate agents will today open the doors of four renovated houses made famous during the filming of The Block.

Auckland: A dip into nature
Sarah Lawrence and son leave the Xbox behind for the great outdoors, with a rewarding soak at day's end.

Pub spy: The Masonic Tavern, Devonport
There are few better feelings than sitting in a nice warm bar and looking out at an atrocious winter's day, except perhaps doing so in a bar that overlooks the sea.

Brunch: Vauxhall, Devonport
We came here because my brunching companion works not far away and it was a good excuse for an outing.

Four of the best... Auckland waterfront walks
Fresh air, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, what's not to like?