• Scour Mt Albert with Gigi for the best bargaining and kana spots | Area Codes

    Scour Mt Albert with Gigi for the best bargaining and kana spots | Area Codes

    Discover hidden gems in Mt Albert. From places you can score great bargains at, to some of the more yummier spots that you and the vuvale would like to check out.

  • Taste the best Kai on the Island at the Wai Kai Markets with Chelei

    Taste the best Kai on the Island at the Wai Kai Markets with Chelei

    We join Chelei as she scours the Wai Kai Markets for all your favourite Hawaiian goodies. From the best poke bowls to souvenirs for the ohana.

  • Take a Tiki Tour with us to Takapuna | Area Code

    Take a Tiki Tour with us to Takapuna | Area Code

    Candace takes you on a Tiki Tour of laid-back Takapuna, the courts the best spots to cut hair and heaps more. So travel with us without even leaving your Vale.

  • Discover hidden gems in Apia, Samoa with Young Sefa

    Discover hidden gems in Apia, Samoa with Young Sefa

    Check out the classic wooden buses of Samoa, Eyespy Studios and fresh produce market in Apia with Young Sefa. See what makes the Pearl of Pasifika unique in this weeks Area Code.

  • Reid's Tour Of Piha | Area Codes

    Reid's Tour Of Piha | Area Codes

    Sunsets, sand and icecream, all the best things are on display in on the stunning West Coast. Join the lovely Reid Fuemana-Elisaia as she shows us a small snipet to the breath taking Piha. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Aigagalefili's Tour of Mt Eden | Area Codes

    Aigagalefili's Tour of Mt Eden | Area Codes

    Climate Activist Aigagalefili Fepuleai takes us around in the area where she spends her 9-5 working for Greenpeace Aotearoa, from hidden gems for snacks and more! 🌺📍 - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home

  • SKIVI'S TOUR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND | AREA CODES

    SKIVI'S TOUR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND | AREA CODES

    Skivi takes on the big city of Tāmaki Makaurau and takes us along through The University of Auckland to kick it at his fave hangout spots to chill and rejuvenate before his classes.

  • THE MAU MOVEMENT ORIGINS IN VAIMOSO WITH ANNETTE | AREA CODES

    THE MAU MOVEMENT ORIGINS IN VAIMOSO WITH ANNETTE | AREA CODES

    Annette Tamasese takes us around her beautiful village of Vaimoso in the beautiful 685, Samoa! Where we immerse ourselves in the historical accounts of where the Mau Movement first began.

  • Desiree's tour of Upolu | Area Codes

    Desiree's tour of Upolu | Area Codes

    We're back in the 685 with Desiree, who gives us the local's guide of the best swim spots throughout Apia! - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Sef's tour of Logan | Area Codes

    Sef's tour of Logan | Area Codes

    Coming to you from the Pacific hub of Brisbane, Logan City baby! Queensland Reds prop Sef Fa'agase shows us around the neighborhood he grew up in🇦🇺 - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Harlim's tour of North Brisbane | Area Codes

    Harlim's tour of North Brisbane | Area Codes

    North Meanjin is where it's at this week! Youtuber Harlim Nikorima has got all the Area Code hook-ups from the best food spots, places to pop fat manus this summer and the home turf of the mighty NRL Dolphins with brother Kodi Nikorima 🇦🇺

  • Pafe's tour of Manurewa | Area Codes

    Pafe's tour of Manurewa | Area Codes

    'Life's hard but Rewa's harder' 😤 Manawatu Jets PG Pafe Momoiseā shows around the 267, Manurewa! He shows us the best food spots and takes us to the place that inspired his love for the game 🏀🌺 - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Benji's tour of Glen Innes | Area Codes

    Benji's tour of Glen Innes | Area Codes

    East Auckland Stand Up! Film maker & digital content creator Benji Timu takes us around some of his favourite spots in the hood he grew up in - Glen Innes. Find out what you should check out the next time you roll out East. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Tehere's tour of Rarotonga | Area Codes

    Tehere's tour of Rarotonga | Area Codes

    Raro, whats good?! Get ready Freshies, Teherenui is taking us through the beautiful sights of Rarotonga with this week's Area Code!🇨🇰 - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Ericah's tour of Apia | Area Codes

    Ericah's tour of Apia | Area Codes

    685 all through this week's Area Code! Ericah takes us on a tour through all the hot shopping and hangout spots in beautiful Apia City 🇼🇸 - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Callum's tour of Old Papatoetoe | Area Codes

    Callum's tour of Old Papatoetoe | Area Codes

    We're hanging out in Old Papatoetoe, Callum shows us around some of his favourite spots that hold the biggest meanings to him! If you're local, then you already know we had to make a lil stop at Lil Abner's... Callum tells us what it's most famous for 😋 - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Gaby's tour of Kingsland | Area Codes

    Gaby's tour of Kingsland | Area Codes

    Kingsland’s on the map baaaby! in this week's Area code, local Gaby Solomona shows us some of the iconic spots! It's her hood, her local! So take off your shoes before you step into her area and enjoy being taken around 💃 - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Jane's tour of Kelston | Area Codes

    Jane's tour of Kelston | Area Codes

    KELI BLOCK, what's hot!!🔥 Jane Vavaitamana takes us around your neighbourhood and reveals all the sweet spots! Oh and discover some of the famous faces that made it to the world stage! Like, comment and share if you here for it all!

  • Carla's tour of Avondale | Area Codes

    Carla's tour of Avondale | Area Codes

    Hairstylist Carla Ta'akimoeaka takes us around spider-town, Avondale! Carla is the Founder and Director of Urban Kurl Studio and she shows us some of the best spots and eateries in the 828🕷 - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Josephine's tour of Christchurch | Area Codes

    Josephine's tour of Christchurch | Area Codes

    On this week's Area Codes, we're taking it to the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, CHRISTCHURCH CITY! The largest city in the South Island, peep all the interesting places our amazing tour guide Josephine is about to take you to! - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Gamo's tour of Onehunga | Area Codes

    Gamo's tour of Onehunga | Area Codes

    Yoga instructor Gamo Farani-Tomlin shows us around the streets of Onehunga - 312 baby baby - home of SWIDT, Dressmart and other Fresh spots! Check out Gamo's fave place to grab a sweet treat & coffee plus the Pasifika owned international fashion labels Tav Pacific and Tanoa. -  AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Ella's Tour of Grey Lynn | Area Code

    Ella's Tour of Grey Lynn | Area Code

    Ella Loheni Stancil gives us her insider tour of the neighbourhood home to her family business MENA. We grab donuts from the famous DOE, she takes us to see her nanna hard at work on the sewing MENA machine and then go to the iconic Sione's Wedding basketball court. Check out the spots with us! - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Mel Ree in Sydney | Area Codes

    Mel Ree in Sydney | Area Codes

    Sydney! We’re in your neighborhood, with an Area code straight from Marrickville. Marrickville Mel is here and there and everywhere you wish you were, Meeting the locals and eating good in the hood! - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Eating and Touring Tahiti | Area Code

    Eating and Touring Tahiti | Area Code

    Our Area Code this week takes us to the Beautiful clear blue waters of Tahiti. See the island, beautiful people and incredible food Tahitians have to offer. Haere tatou! - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Asuelu's tour of Falealili | Area Codes

    Asuelu's tour of Falealili | Area Codes

    90 Day Fiancé reality TV star, Asuelu Pula’a shows us around his home village of Utulaelae, Falealili in the heart of the 685 baby!  He shows us a well known and important river that he spent a lot of time at growing up, as well as his family home in this episode of Area Codes. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Angie's Tour of Nadi | Area Code

    Angie's Tour of Nadi | Area Code

    We kick it with Nadi local Angie! She takes us to the best curry spot, gives us some insight to the true local feeds plus head up in to the hills for a special delivery to her mum. Its a true weekend in the life of a local living in Nadi town! AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Mile Fane’s Tour of K Road | Area Code

    Mile Fane’s Tour of K Road | Area Code

    It’s famous for its colour and quirks, we hit up everyone’s fave little historic road … Karangahape. Mile Fane walks these streets everyday so as a true K-Roader she takes us around some of the go to spots & let’s us in on a little history. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Ata's Tour of Darling Harbour | Area Codes

    Ata's Tour of Darling Harbour | Area Codes

    Samoan dancer & student Moeatalagi Schwenke takes us on a tour of her favourite spots around Darling Harbour & downtown Sydney. She shares why some of these spots are significant to her including locations where she's danced and protested in her environmental advocacy. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Leki's Tour of Niue | Area Codes

    Leki's Tour of Niue | Area Codes

    Proud Niuean Leki Jackson-Bourke takes us on a tour of his favourite spots in Niue. We get the insider scoop on where to go and special places. We also get tips on sacred tapu (taboos) around certain areas, as well as those picture-perfect spots for the gram. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Mr Tee: Origins of Samoan Hip Hop in Solosolo | Area Code

    Mr Tee: Origins of Samoan Hip Hop in Solosolo | Area Code

    The OG Samoan hip hop artist Mr Tee takes us to his village of Solosolo, the birthplace of the song "Pitonu'u Solosolo" which was the anthem of the 685 parades in 2022. Mr Tee tells us how his musical influences changed resulting in starting Samoan Hip Hop with songs like "Fika Mai le Pese". -  AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Best of Areacode | Fresh Recap

    Best of Areacode | Fresh Recap

    We're wrapping off an amazing season of Fresh 2022! This year we had some great insider tours from islanders around the motu of their neck of the woods. From Zainab's tour of Mt Roskill to Zeke's tour of Rarotonga. We got to see a variety of neighbourhoods that islanders call home, from vibrant cities to peaceful villages. This is a recap of the Fresh Areacodes we got to see.

  • Sam V's Tour of Auckland City | Area Codes

    Sam V's Tour of Auckland City | Area Codes

    RnB singer Sam V takes us around where he has grown up all his life... Auckland City! He takes us to his favourite kai spots, "neighbours" houses and to the Arena he aspires to sellout one day. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Kahu's Tour of Marquesas | Area Codes

    Kahu's Tour of Marquesas | Area Codes

    True Marquesas guy Kahu takes us on a special local tour of his beautiful island. We see everything from the ocean, mountains to of corse the food!! Take this adventure with as as we wander around paradise with a brother who knows all the spots. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Aaron's Western Guide of Avondale | Area Codes

    Aaron's Western Guide of Avondale | Area Codes

    TheWesternGuide also known as "Coach West" on The Morning Shack is showing us his roots in Avondale. He takes us to all the iconic spots from the Spider to the Racecourse. This hearty Avondaleon "knows a place" and takes us there. AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Zainab's Tour of Mt Roskill | Area Codes

    Zainab's Tour of Mt Roskill | Area Codes

    Welcome to Mt Roskill! Local city gal Zainab takes us on a tour of her neighbourhood. We check out spots like the beach, local cafes and sensational chicken. We get the real insider knowlege of this diverse and vibrant part of Auckland from a resident proud to be both from the Poly and Pakistan community. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Niuean Boxer Duken's Tour of Grey Lynn | Area Code

    Niuean Boxer Duken's Tour of Grey Lynn | Area Code

    A Grey Lynn local takes us to all his fave spots of his #areacode 3 facts about Duken Williams is that he's a Niuean boxer, he won Niue's first Commonwealth medal this year in Birmingham and he's a proud son of Central Auckland. A true insider Duken takes us around his neighbourhood from the boxing gym to the barber.-  - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Abigail's tour of Otara | Area Code

    Abigail's tour of Otara | Area Code

    An area filled with flavour, overflowing with culture and a hub for shopping, take a walk through Otara with Abigail as she highlights some of her favourite local spots. - AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Rain Te'i's tour of Māngere | Area Code

    Rain Te'i's tour of Māngere | Area Code

    Welcome to the 275! Māngere, the home of a very passionate locals! Like Headgirl of Māngere College Rain Te'i who in this episode takes us on a tour of her area from her school grounds to the arts centre. AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • Zeke's Tour of Rarotonga | AREA CODES

    Zeke's Tour of Rarotonga | AREA CODES

    Jump onboard as we get a tour of Rarotonga from local island boy Zeke! He and his boys show us their favourite spots. They check out long forest driveways, jumping ocean rocks and much more! AREA CODES is a fresh tour of neighbourhoods and villages by the locals of the spots. We get the insider scoop of the popular spots and nooks of places islanders call home.

  • SAMOA: Beautiful is Back with Jarome Luai

    SAMOA: Beautiful is Back with Jarome Luai

    On the 1st of August, Samoa opens its borders up to non-resident Samoans living overseas as well as holiday makers. While you won't need to quarantine on arrival any more there are still a number of travel requirements you'll need to tick off before you even board the plane. We've put together a check-list for you below and for full details check out the Samoa Tourism website with their Official Travel Advice here  {{28888}} CHECK LIST & PRE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 12 years and over must be fully Vaccinated  Proof of Vaccination (full details of what is required below) Negative Covid-19 Test (Supervised RAT within 24-hours before departure or PCR within 48-hours of departure) * A legitimate vaccine certificate is required for boarding.  All vaccinations should have been completed 2 weeks (14 days) post vaccination prior to travel. The vaccine certificate must be a Health Authority Approved Certificate/Card of country where vaccination took place and should contain at least the following information: Name of Country Name of person - should be the same as name on passport or birth certificate National Identification/Registration Number if available Address of Clinic and contact details Name of Vaccine and Batch Number Dates of Vaccination (must show dates of vaccination including dates of booster doses) Name of Vaccinator (optional) Health Institution Stamp if available A hard copy of vaccine certificate must be presented at check in and on arrival into Samoa for sighting and also during registration. ** Electronic documents on phones or other electronic device including email are NOT acceptable ** All passengers exiting airports that they transit through must repeat a supervised RAT test before checking in again. {{28896}} Once you're in Samoa you will be required to comply with the following All passengers on arrival must submit to a Nasal pharyngeal Swab for PCR testing or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). All passengers must fill in the arrival Health declaration form in flight and provide a valid local phone number and email/facebook address. All passengers arriving into Samoa with a negative test are NOT required to home quarantine. AlI passengers arriving in to Samoa are strongly encouraged to take precautionary and preventative measures within the first  few days of arrival. All passengers are to arrange and have a supervised Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) done at any public health facility or private clinic on day 5 of arrival and report results to the Ministry of Health via email address surveillance@health.gov.ws. Self-Testing at home is NOT acceptable. Any passenger with a POSITIVE test must self/home isolate for 7 days from the date tested positive with a repeat test done on day 7. If still positive extend another three days and repeat RAT test.