You’ll find some of the city’s best modern dining at Britomart, Federal Street or City Works Depot, popular precincts serving up everything from contemporary Vietnamese to hand-rolled bagels between them.

Enjoy an elegant dinner or a casual bite in the Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter overlooking the water – or just kick back with a cold one in the sun.

Only minutes from the city centre, Parnell is home to super-stylish eateries and Ponsonby’s edgier scene swings from formal fine dining to funky vendor-style eateries and uber-cool bars.

For delicious artisan foods, head to one of the morning farmers’ markets around the Auckland region and stock up for a picnic.