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DATE NIGHT

TESS NICHOL has been on and off dating apps for 10 years. In that time she has been on countless first dates, a vanishingly small number of second dates, and fallen in love twice with men she met somewhere else entirely. This is her guide to the best place for a first date in Auckland.

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    605

    605 New North Rd, Morningside

    Bar Magda

    25B Cross St, Newton

    Ada

    454 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn

    Azabu

    26 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby

    Candela

    155 Karangahape Rd, Karangahape Rd Precinct

    Pici

    Shop 22, St Kevins Arcade, 183 Karangahape Rd, Karangahape Rd Precinct

    Lilian

    472 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn

    Acho's

    K’ Rd Food Workshop, 309 Karangahape Rd, Karangahape Rd Precinct

    Peach Pit

    352 Karangahape Rd, Karangahape Rd Precinct

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