PipBarling 

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The cafe at Auckland's botanical gardens looks great - but the 30 min wait to be seated wasn't an option for us. With all that lovely space outside, you would think they would be able to serve a bit faster.

Saw your feature on the best playgrounds and playparks in Auckland and thought you had missed a few! Brown's Bay has a great park down by the seaside, There's a great one close to Mission Bay on Tamaki Drive, Greenhithe Park is great for all ages! Anyone got any others?

Time to share your top tips. The best greasy spoons, off-the-beaten track local boozers, hotspots for dancing till dawn...the list is endless.

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