READ IT: New Zealand pilot Bruce Aitkin survived eight near fatal plane crashes. The 90-year-old has self-published a memoir Bruce Malcolm Aitken about his colourful flying career. The book is available for $40 by calling (07) 378 5871 or email aitkenwin@xtra.co.nz.
EAT IT: One for all the chocoholics out there. A monthly chocolate subscription service, My Chocolate Box, has started in New Zealand by Stu Jordan and his team at Kako Chocolate. Subscribers receive a new chocolate box delivered to their home or workplace every month, filled with chocolate creations made in Kako Chocolate's Auckland factory. To subscribe visit www.sweetest.co.nz. My Chocolate Box costs $30 per month, with $5 nationwide shipping and $9.90 for rural delivery.
HEAR IT: British rock band Bush will release their seventh studio album Black and White Rainbows on March 10, following on from 2011's The Sea of Memories and 2014's Man On The Run. Their lead single Mad Love is out now.
SEE IT: Starring Matt Damon and directed by Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers), The Great Wall tells the story of an elite force making a stand for humanity on one of the world's most iconic structures.
TRY IT: If you like dressing up and having a flutter on the horses how about heading north for the Auckland Cup Day? The event will be held on Saturday, March 11 at Ellerslie Racecourse. General admission is $20, under 15s are free and there is free parking.