Auckland Night Market

While this is still relatively small in scale it has only just started up and the thousands who turn up every Saturday night at Pakuranga shows there is a real demand for something like this in Auckland.  It is a shame that there are few affordable nighttime activities in this city other than drinking or going to the movies so I think this is a fantastic idea.

It is dominated by ethnic food stalls (some really great ones), trinket merchants and produce vendors.  But I usually just go for the atmosphere as for a few moments I feel transported to the orient as I wonder amongst the aromas.  Look out for the authentic Japanese Takoyaki (octopus balls) vendor who also sells crab and prawn varieties of this Japanese classic.

Located in the Warehouse underground carpark (so also good for something to do on a rainy Auckland evening) at the Westfield Pakuranga Plaza every Saturday from 6pm-Midnight
http://www.aucklandnightmarket.co.nz/%20%20%20