It's officially summer. And, after a winter of discontent - and recessionary blues - it's time to warm up. Here are 25 ideas for making the most of Auckland this summer.

Feed your senses with an exhibition designed to take you on a historic and contemporary culinary journey.

The Boiler Room's designs, inspired by New Zealand's industrial yesteryear, are back in a month-long showcase.

Auckland-based artist Amelia Guild works on a rural piece.

Artist Henrietta Harris gives us a taste of her unique design aesthetic.

Naoshima celebrates culture - and it's an impressive lineup.

The Edmiston Gallery in the National Maritime Museum has had a much-needed revamp.

Expat Kiwi Nikole Lowe is one of Britain's most sought-after tattooists, having inked the bodies of celebrities including Boy George and Adam Ant.

This month Christies in London offered a real New Zealand treasure.

Artist uses rose and its thorns to express his passion for Maori concerns.

He is one of the most influential artists of the past half-century and, at 72, is busier than ever.

Earlier this year, the extraordinary art collection built up by Pierre Berge and Yves Saint Laurent over half a century was auctioned by Christie's in Paris.

A Pacific-flavoured extravaganza of dance, music, fashion and art is wowing the crowds in Manukau.