Auckland’s Karangahape Road named one of the world’s ‘coolest streets’

Auckland’s Karangahape Road has been named one of the world’s “coolest streets” in a survey of more than 20,000 people, Stuff reveals. K Road, as it’s more affectionally known, finished sixth in Time Out’s poll. The judges praised the city’s “bohemian heart” as one full of “diverse and expressive community of artists, musicians, and creatives”. “Locals have long known that Karangahape Rd is something pretty special, but it’s great to see this diverse and welcoming community of creative thinkers and makers getting wider recognition,” said Jamey Holloway from the Karangahape Road Business Association.