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Alla Prossima: Whatever you do, don’t skip the tiramisu
Tiramisu might now be one of Gabriele Marangoni’s signature dishes, but for the Italian chef, eating it is “not really a childhood memory”. It’s not that tiramisu didn’t feature when he was...
Abstract Auckland could be the city’s coolest – and best-value – new hotel
When you hear a “chic New York-style hotel” has opened with such features as a glass-roofed ‘Winter Garden’, a luxe lounge with a carefully curated library, and a co-working space that doubles...
Bespoke projects leading the way
Templeton Group, an Auckland based company, aims to deliver projects of international standard to the market, says company director Nigel McKenna. As a residential developer, Nigel McKenna’s Templeton Group focuses on bespoke,...
Best hotel in Auckland? We check out Abstract in Auckland CBD
Cool, affordable, and centrally located. But is there a catch? Sarah Pollok explores a recently opened hotel near Karangahape Road. Picture a chic, boutique hotel located not in the “heart” of Auckland City but...
Karangahape Road leans hard into its gritty reputation
Auckland’s Karangahape Rd – or K’ Rd, as it’s affectionately known – has a storied history as a shopping precinct, and the city’s seedy underbelly. Today, it’s somehow both, and neither, thanks...
NXN Kingsland
Situated in Kingsland Terrace, N X N captures the unique laid-back vibe of Kingsland in a design-led apartment building that will have enduring appeal. The building’s modern aesthetic will sit comfortably amidst...
AUCKLAND | Gabriele Marangoni has introduced his Italian culinary skills to Auckland’s latest hotel kitchen.
Much-admired Italian chef, Gabriele Marangoni, has taken on the role of Executive Chef at Alla Prossima, a new restaurant specialising in Emiliano-Romagnola cuisine. The restaurant sits inside Nigel McKenna’s Abstract Hotel on...
Meet the North Shore residential development that’s offering resort-style living in a metropolitan setting
Any prospective home buyer who has had to make the choice between a contemporary, design-led apartment and a nature-immersed lifestyle will know, it’s not an easy toss-up to make. The acquisition of...
This new hotel offers Auckland’s best massage
In this day and age, having two-and-a-half daytime hours to do sweet nothing is a luxury in itself. Spending those two-and-a-half hours in a state of sensory bliss as a master massage...
The man behind plans for Hamilton’s next big hotel
The man behind plans for a new $120 million, 4-star hotel in Hamilton’s CBD says he wants to make a big contribution to the city. “Hamilton to me is a city where...
Abstract is a bohemian hotel that offers great value in Auckland’s CBD
As soon as I walked into Abstract I was struck by how unique it felt. I’ve been in plenty of boutique hotels before and each has its own quirky sense of identity,...
New Hamilton Hotel ‘great’ news for Waikato region and tourism
OpinionBusinessSportPuzzlesSunday Star-Times Regions The man behind plans for Hamilton’s next big hotel Written by Stephen Ward April 21, 2024Share Templeton Group founder Nigel McKenna is an Auckland developer with a solid commercial...