Did you know Auckland can be one of the cheapest and easiest places to see your favourite rock groups? Being a city of only 1.5 million people seeing a rock concert from Lady Gaga to AC DC is easy.

Most venues are within a $20 taxi ride. If shows are on at Vector arena then you can walk to it (5 minutes) from the most affordable b and b auckland, Aspen House Hotel.

Last month the legendary Al Green played to a packed out audience at the iconic Civic Theatre – tickets were only around $180 that’s 60 Euro.

So who is coming Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Carole King and James Taylor. Details in next post.

2nd July – 12th July

The 9th FIBA under 19 World Championship will be played from 2nd to 12th July 2009 and if you need accommodation that is handy to transport, motorways, that offers on sight secure parking as well as a bed for the night from $55 a night then check out Aspen House Hotel.

New Zealand is hosting this most important basketball event in the world this year it is also the third biggest of the international calendar in Auckland.

With an international audience estimated at more than 100 million viewers, 16 teams compete for global supremacy. It will be the biggest sports event in New Zealand this year and not to be missed.

The NZ Junior Tall Blacks have the chance to impress college and professional scouts, as well as build on the Tall Blacks’ proud international reputation.