Hees – an Auckland Institution!

The sign says, “If you haven’t dined at Hees, you haven’t dined Chinese”. I popped by the bright red building to chat to Wynsome Wong about her experience in co-creating an Auckland institution. “Hees has been here for 33 years –...

Where Are You Wearing Your Onesie This Winter?

We’ve run a lot of onesie deals lately – and a lot of you have grabbed a cozy and cute onesie for winter! Onesies aren’t just for stay-at-home pyjama parties though! We’ve spotted onesies out and about on the street, at schools and even in the...

Lunch at Katsura!

Katsura is an oasis in the middle of Auckland City. I sat down at a teppanyaki table looking out over a Japanese garden, and enjoyed a bento box lunch with head chef Suzuki San. Suzuki pointed out each element in my lunch. There was teriyaki chicken with a watercress,...

We’re Going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo!

As a life-long Aucklander, I have spent a LOT of time at Auckland Zoo! Going back to visit it was like visiting an old friend. The zoo is set in beautiful park-like grounds, just a few minutes drive from GrabOne HQ, a lovely oasis in the middle of the city. I said hi...

A Visit to Waiwera Thermal Resort

The facilities at Waiwera Thermal Resort have changed in the last 165 years, but the water’s drawn from the same natural aquifer. I visited Waiwera recently, to check out the facilities. Waiwera now boasts many pools – including a movie pool which screens...