IT TURNS OUT SOME THINGS IN LIFE ACTUALLY ARE FREE! NAB EVERYTHING FROM ENTIRE DINNERS, BURGERS, COFFEES, DOUGHNUTS, AND ACTIVITIES ENTIRELY FREE ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Birthdays can honestly be quite underwhelming while studying at uni, queue quarter-life existential crisis<\/em>. So to take the pressure off you and your wallet I’ve searched far and wide for the best FREE birthday deals in New Zealand!<\/strong> The only time you’ll be raising a finger this year is to present your ID to the cashier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: I’m not responsible for any super awkward ‘happy birthdays’ you may receive from the servers who couldn’t care less.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Nationwide<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n 1. BurgerFuel, Free Burger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you have uni lectures on your birthday this deal might just turn that sad day around* with a couple BurgerFuel locations just around the corner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Nab ANY large gourmet burger (worth up to $16.90!) for absolutely free <\/strong>with presentation of your ID and ‘VIB’ birthday email (see Condition).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>To receive the birthday email you must be signed up to their ‘VIB’ newsletter at least a couple days prior.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Columbus Coffee, Two Free Regular Hot Beverages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now here’s one for that friend that you’ll be dragging around town, you know, the one that’s having to pay full price while you get the freebies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Thanks to the legends at Columbus Coffee, they’re giving both you AND a friend a FREE hot beverage <\/strong>on your birthday! All you’ve got to do is scan your Rewards Card, or redeem the voucher on the Rewards app at the counter (see Condition).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You have to either register your Rewards Card <\/strong>that <\/strong>you can receive in-store or sign up to the Rewards app before your birthday to receive the voucher.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Mexicali Fresh, Free $15 Meal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yeah, you’ve heard of free burgers before, cool, but we’re mixing it up. Get ready for free burritos <\/strong>on your birthday as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Drop by any Mexicali Fresh restaurant, flash them your ‘Cabana Club’ app, redeem your fresh birthday coupon (see Condition), and you can now grab any meal up to the value of $15 for FREE<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must be signed up on the ‘Cabana Club’ app<\/a> prior to your birthday month to receive the free meal voucher!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Lord Of The Fries, Free Regular Fries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don’t you love how burgers and fries go so well together? Don’t you also love the fact that there’s a Lord Of The Fries and BurgerFuel extremely close to each other in the CBD? Same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- This may be the easiest redemption of all. Simply rock up to any Lord Of The Fries restaurant and show them your ID.<\/strong> Next thing you know you’ve got a free and tasty regular fries<\/strong> in your hands.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>None.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Lone Star, $20 Voucher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
“Yee (and I cannot stress this enough) Haw”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pop into your local Lone Star for dessert or a couple drinks (because $20 isn’t getting you a main), and when it comes time to pay the bill just redeem your free $20 birthday voucher<\/strong> off the Lone Star Loyal app! (see Condition).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition:<\/strong> You must be signed up to the Lone Star Loyal app prior to your birthday<\/a> <\/strong>to receive the $20 voucher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Muffin Break, Free Muffin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With all of these savoury options you definitely need something sweet to break it up. Look no further than the lads at Muffin Break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Simply scan your rewards card (see Condition) in-store anytime during your birthday month<\/em><\/strong> and you’ll receive a free muffin<\/strong> for all your hard work!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must have registered your Muffin Break Rewards card prior to your birthday month<\/a><\/strong> to receive your free muffin (you can grab a card in-store.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Burger Wisconsin, Free Burger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes, you can get both a free burger from Burger Wisconsin and BurgerFuel on the same damn day. Best birthday ever?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- All you’ve got to do is pop into Burger Wisconsin, scan your Loyalty Club barcode (see Condition), and then you’ve got yourself a FREE juicy burger!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You have to sign up to the Loyalty Club prior to your birthday<\/a><\/strong> to receive the free burger voucher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Esquires, Free Small Beverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After waking up filled with dread, realising another year has passed where you haven’t achieved the goals you set, you’ll definitely need a pick-me-up. Look no further than your old pal, coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Just scan your ‘The Regulars’ loyalty card at the counter (see Condition), and you’ll receive a free small beverage of your choice!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must have registered your ‘The Regulars’ loyalty card prior to your birthday<\/a><\/strong> (you can grab a card in-store) to receive the free beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Denny’s, Your Entire Meal Is Free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I was hesitant to put this ol’ classic in because of the fact everyone<\/em> knows about this deal, but saying that, it’s far too good<\/strong> not to include it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Now, this is the one of the deals on this list where someone has to pay some form of money, so make sure you bring a friend who’s ready to pay (see Condition).<\/li>
- All you’ve got to do is show proof of ID <\/strong>to the server and you’ve scored yourself a free meal!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>The free meal must be of equal or lesser value<\/strong> than the full paying adult you’re with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Habitual Fix, Free Smoothie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In case you wanted to be #fitspogoals on your birthday, I’ve got that covered too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Simply walk in like a boss, present your ‘Addicts Card’<\/strong> (see Condition) at the counter, and you’ll receive a FREE addicts smoothie!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must have picked up an ‘Addicts Card’ and have registered it online<\/a> prior to your birthday to receive the smoothie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Chatime, Free Drink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bubble tea is still a craze right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Nab a free drink on your birthday<\/strong> up to the value of $6! Simply present your ‘Loyaltea’ card <\/strong>(see Condition) at the counter.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must have registered your ‘Loyaltea’ card online<\/a><\/strong> prior to your birthday<\/strong> to receive the free drink voucher (voucher will be loaded 7 days prior.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Auckland, Dunedin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Jamaica Blue, Free Slice of Cake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you didn’t get cake, did you even have a birthday?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Just present your ‘Caribbean Crew’ loyalty card<\/strong> in-store on your special day and you’ll be gifted a delicious slice of cake<\/strong> on the house!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must have picked up a ‘Caribbean Crew’ loyalty card, and have registered it online<\/a> prior to your birthday<\/strong> to receive your free slice of cake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Little India, $20 Voucher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t feel like a burger, burrito, or even a hot fudge cake from Denny’s, then a curry from Little Indian might just float your boat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Simply pop into your local Little Indian restaurant, redeem the voucher<\/strong>that would’ve already been sent to your ‘Little India VIP Club’ account<\/strong> (see Condition), show your server, and you’ve got $20 off!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>To receive your $20 birthday voucher you must’ve signed up to the ‘Little India VIP Club’ online<\/a><\/strong> prior to your birthday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. Gengy’s, Dine For $1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This place is such a throwback to 2013, but with literally as much as you can consume for just $1, it may be time to plan a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Eat all that your heart desires for just $1<\/strong> on your birthday! Just present some photo ID to your server<\/strong> for the massive discount.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must be accompanied by three adult guests paying full price<\/strong>to nab your discount!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15. Cobb & Co, Free Main Meal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Before making this blog post, I really didn’t think this restaurant chain was still around. What a classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Dine in seven days either side of your birthday <\/strong>(amazing), present some photo ID<\/strong>, and next thing you know you’ll be getting yourself a free main meal!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must also be accompanied by three paying adult guests <\/strong>to receive your free main!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Nationwide, excluding Invercargill restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Valentines, Dine For Free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Buffets may just be the greatest invention in human history. Why pay for a set amount of food? Better yet, why pay at all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pop in on your birthday, present some photo ID<\/strong> to the server, receive an awkward “happy birthday”, and then you can eat as much as you like for FREE!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>To receive your birthday deal you must be accompanied by three full paying adult guests!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Rotorua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Subway, Free Cooke and Drink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can we all agree Subway has the best cookies in the whole world? Whoever thought of putting M&Ms inside a cookie is an absolute legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Simply pop in to any Subway store around New Zealand, order any sub, salad, or wrap, scan your registered ‘SUBCARD’ <\/strong>(see Condition) at the counter, and <\/strong>you’ll receive a FREE cookie and drink!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must have registered your ‘SUBCARD’ online<\/a> prior to your birthday<\/strong>, which you can pick up in-store or create online, to receive your birthday cookie and drink!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where:<\/strong> Nationwide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. The Cheesecake Shop, $5 Voucher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We’re getting to the point in life where getting a birthday isn’t a given, and I for one am not for it. Luckily The Cheesecake Shop has our back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Simply sign up to The Cheesecake Shop’s online mailer<\/strong> (see Condition) and you will be greeted by a $5 voucher in your email’s inbox <\/strong>a few days prior to your big day! You can now use this voucher to, you know, buy a cake.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must have signed up to The Cheesecake Shop’s online mailer<\/a><\/strong>prior to your birthday to receive your $5 voucher!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n 19. Krispy Kreme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who doesn’t love doughnuts? Furthermore, who doesn’t love FREE doughnuts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Simply pop into Krispy Kreme, present your ID and birthday voucher (see Condition) to receive four ‘Original Glazed’ doughnuts 100% free!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>To receive the birthday voucher you must be signed up to<\/strong> Krispy Kreme’s ‘Inner Circle’ newsletter a month prior.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Freeman & Grey, $30 Voucher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ah, Freeman & Grey, home of the $5 pizza special<\/a>. Now I’m not the best at math, but with a $30 voucher to spend on your birthday, you’re going to be eating like a king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Simply enjoy a great meal and when it’s time to pay the bill, login to your ‘Best Friends’ account (see Condition), and redeem your free $30 birthday voucher!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: You have to of made a ‘Best Friends’ loyalty account<\/a> <\/strong>before the day of your birthday to receive the voucher!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>43 Ponsonby Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Kelly Tarlton’s, Free Entry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After eating all your delicious free food you’ve got to keep the party going, and what’s a better way to do so than a wholesome, but most importantly free, trip to Kelly Tarlton’s?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- All you’ve got to do is show the cashier some photo ID<\/strong> when you’re at the counter, and then you’ve got yourself free entry!<\/strong> You’re now able to walk about and see all the penguins you’d like.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>None.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>23 Tamaki Dr, Orakei, Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Sky Tower, Free Entry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ever wanted to go up the Sky Tower, but then realised they actually charge people to go up? Well it’s 100% free on your birthday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- To gain free access<\/strong> up this illustrious tower all you’ve got to do is show proof of photo ID, and address<\/strong> (for some reason), then you can sight-see till your heart’s content!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>None.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>Victoria St W, Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Stefano’s, Free Meal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you feel like living fancy on your birthday why not take a trip to Waiheke, hit the beach, and then by the end of it all get yourself a free dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- To nab yourself a free meal on the week of your birthday<\/strong> simply mention to your server that you’re a member<\/strong> (see Condition), they’ll find your account, and bam, you’ve got a free meal! <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition:<\/strong> To receive your free meal you must of signed up to Stefano’s ‘Membership’ online<\/a><\/strong> prior to your birthday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>18 Hamilton Rd, Waiheke Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
24. Longroom, $50 Voucher <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After you let all your amazingly free food settle, it’s time to party, and Longroom are here to celebrate with you! Okay, the voucher doesn’t have<\/em> to be spent on drinks, but lets be real here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Firstly, unfortunately this $50 voucher, isn’t just handed to you. You have to spend $100 to receive the discount, so it’s basically 50% off<\/strong>, but still.<\/li>
- Secondly, to receive the discount you simply redeem the voucher that will be sent to your ‘Longpoints’ loyalty account <\/strong>(see Condition), show your server, and that’s it!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>To receive your $50 voucher you must have created a ‘Longpoints’ loyalty account online<\/a><\/strong> prior to your birthday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where: <\/strong>114 Ponsonby Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Chapel Bar & Bistro, $30 Voucher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It’s awfully convenient that Chapel is located just a four minute walk away from Longroom (I ‘Google Mapped’ it thank you), who also offer a birthday deal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- All you’ve got to do to get your $30 birthday voucher is login to your ‘Confessions Club’ loyalty account<\/strong> (see Condition), and redeem the voucher <\/strong>that would have already been sent to you when its time to pay the bill!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Condition: <\/strong>You must have already signed up to the ‘Confessions Club’<\/a> online<\/strong>prior to your birthday to receive your voucher!<\/p>\n\n\n\n