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Other Areas

Otara Market MARKET
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(Newbury St; 6am-noon Sat) Held in the car park between the Manukau Polytech and the
Otara town centre, this market has a palpable Polynesian atmosphere and is good for
South Pacific food, music and fashions. Take bus 497 from Britomart ($6.80, 50
minutes).

Avondale Sunday Market MARKET
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( www.avondalesundaymarkets.co.nz ; Avondale Racecourse, Ash St; 6am-noon Sun) Strong Asi-
an and Polynesian atmosphere and good for fresh produce. Take the train from Britomart
station to Avondale.

Information

INTERNET ACCESS
Auckland Council offers free wi-fi in parts of the city centre, Newton, Ponsonby, Kings-
land, Mt Eden and Parnell. All public libraries offer free wi-fi, and internet cafes catering
to gaming junkies are scattered about the inner city.

MEDIA

Metro Glossy monthly magazine covering Auckland issues in depth.
New Zealand Herald ( www.nzherald.co.nz ) The country's biggest daily newspaper.

The Denizen ( www.thedenizen.co.nz ) The newest cafes, bars and restaurants in town.

MEDICAL SERVICES

Auckland City Hospital (

09-367 0000; www.adhb.govt.nz ; Park Rd, Grafton; 24hr) The

city's main hospital has a dedicated accident and emergency (A&E) service.

Auckland Metro Doctors & Travelcare ( 09-373 4621; www.aucklandmetrodoctors.co.nz ;
17 Emily Pl; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat) Health care for travellers, including vac-
cinations and travel consultations.

Starship Children's Hospital (

09-367 0000; www.adhb.govt.nz ; Park Rd, Grafton; 24hr)

Has its own A&E department.