A DJ's Guide to Auckland

Dick Johnson is a British DJ and music producer who’s been based in Auckland, New Zealand, for the last 20 years. From the early 1990s, he was immersed in dance club culture and held a DJ residency at the legendary Manchester superclub, The Hacienda. In 2021, he took on the role of music director for the orchestral event Synthony, which is a collision of the biggest dance tracks of all time with a full orchestra. With a very hectic DJ and production schedule, he shares his favourite places to eat and visit in Auckland in between gigs and studio sessions.