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Best Venues for Corporate Christmas Parties in Auckland
23/10/2024
By the end of the working year and ahead of a well-deserved break with the whānau, us Kiwis are itching to get together away from the office in the sun’s long-evening glow with a glass of something refreshing and a good feed - especially if the bosses are paying.
Whether you’re on this year’s committee or hoping to throw them a curveball with your own ideas, we’ve hand-picked five epic venues across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland that are well set up for sunny and festive opulence.
Book yourself in for any of these picks and your colleagues will hit that ‘accept’ button and arrange babysitters in record time.
Good luck choosing, and Meri Kirihimete!
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MASU by Nic Watt
Auckland CBD, Auckland, North IslandA big believer that food is a joy to be shared, it was little surprise when well-known Kiwi chef Nic Watt opened MASU - a lively, high-end and award-winning Japanese robata restaurant that’s perfect for bubbly groups during bubbly season. Sitting at the foot of the Sky Tower, MASU also offers semi-private dining for up to 18 guests in the Obi Room. It is beautifully appointed with ornate wooden sculptures surrounding the centrepiece - a hefty 5.5-metre sugar wood table for your group to embrace the social and sharing vibe. A must-consider if you have sociable colleagues who enjoy playing musical chairs and musical dishes.
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Ki Māha
Waiheke Island, Auckland, North IslandWhile the inclusion of a Waiheke establishment on this list may not come as a surprise, the chances are you’re in for one. Founded on Māori values, a visit to Ki Māha is cultural transcendence - it’s far more than a place to eat and get merry by the beach. Roughly translating from te reo as ‘to the place desired’, Ki Māha boasts an exceptional menu and wine selection - all to be enjoyed on the sizzling deck overlooking Onetangi Beach and the glittering Pacific Ocean. Space to roam on the beach, connect with Māori roots and devour local kai moana with friends and colleagues. Mauri ora!
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Twofold Brewery & Restaurant
Parnell, Auckland, North IslandWith strong opinions on cuisine and venue choice bouncing off the office walls at this time of year, settle all your team’s differences at TwoFold. From belly-filling sliders to Bluff oysters, and from whopping Bavarian Steins to delicate Kiwi pinot gris, TwoFold’s selling point is its ability to cater for everyone. Tucked away halfway up Parnell Road at the site of Josh Emmet’s famed Woodpecker Hill, the legacy of amazing food and good vibes remain strong. A lively choice for a lively office.
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The Hunting Lodge
Waimauku, Auckland, North IslandFor some years, the hills and wineries northwest of Auckland have been seeing more and more rustic foodie hideaways pop up among the vines and fields. They’re all trying to emulate something The Hunting Lodge simply nails. Spacious and splendorous, you will find the openness you need for a large and hungry office party to not only roam free but graze on oysters, local lamb and rustic pizzas. Make use of the garden games or bring your own, and don’t leave without trying any of their Chardonnays. You’re in New Zealand Chardy country, after all.
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Beretta at Bracu
Bombay, Auckland, North IslandIf you’re looking for an exclusive Christmas party with a kick, then you consider this trip south of the city. Hidden among the olive groves of the Bombay Hills, the Bracu estate has partnered with Beretta - a highly prestigious Italian shotgun manufacturer dating back to 1526. Corporate parties can get their hands on some of the most coveted hunting guns in the world for a spot of clay-pigeon shooting at the estate’s idyllic lake. With your shoulder warm from the centuries-old kickback of a Beretta, head back up to the restaurant where you and your colleagues can either dine among the olive trees or inside the intimate estate house. An exquisite blast guaranteed.
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