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• • Broods' 'Space Island' New Zealand Tour 2023

    The country's favourite music siblings are coming back to Aotearoa for a nationwide tour next year.
    
    
  • The Garden Hotel Bottomless Brunch

    This weekend bottomless brunch includes any menu item and unlimited beverages.
    
    
  • John Wick: Chapter 4

    The 'John Wick' films keep getting bigger and better, with Keanu Reeves joined by martial-arts icon Donnie Yen in this globe-hopping action epic.
    
    
  • The Paper Rain Project Pop-Up

    The ethical creatives will set up on Manners Street for two months.
    
    
  • Eat the Film: Pulp Fiction

    Revel in Tarantino's cult classic on a full stomach thanks to Coco at The Roxy.
    
    
  • Dylan Moran: We Got This

    The 'Black Books' star is bringing his latest comedy show to Wellington, complete with comic reflections on the last few chaotic years.
    
    
  • Africa Day 2018

    Celebrate the diverse cultures of Africa.
    
    
  • The Future of Food is Female

    Five of the globe's most interesting voices talking about food.
    
    
  • The French Country Fair

    If you're dreaming of fresh baguettes, creamy cheeses and flakey pastries, this is the event for you.
    
    
  • Hiakai Hangi

    Five top chefs unite to throw down four courses of slow-cooked kai.
    
    
• • Gnocchi Gnights

    Because what better way to celebrate Thursday than with a big, cheesy bowl of pillowy potato goodness?
    
    
  • Zealandia Day Tours

    Get out of the house and into a much-needed dose of nature, accompanied by birdsong from native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.
    
    
  • Musical Punch Over Lunch

    Take your lunch away from the office — instead scoff it while enjoying a lineup of musical acts.
    
    
  • Paper Pals Aotearoa

    Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.
    
    
  • Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata

    Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
    
    
• • Paper Pals Aotearoa

    Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.
    
    
  • Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata

    Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
    
    
  • Te Whanganui-a-Tara

    This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.
    
    
  • Zealandia Twilight Tours

    Escape rush hour by strolling through this eco-sanctuary — and spy native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.
    
    
  • Meet Me in the Bathroom

    The Strokes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and NYC’s early-00s indie-rock scene get the in-the-moment documentary treatment by the directors of 'Shut Up and Play the Hits'.
    
    
• • Gnocchi Gnights

    Because what better way to celebrate Thursday than with a big, cheesy bowl of pillowy potato goodness?
    
    
  • Paintvine: After Dark

    Stay hydrated between brush strokes.
    
    
  • Koha Yoga

    Exercise your mind, body and soul (and support the local community) for pocket change.
    
    
  • Eva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings

    Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.
    
    
  • Zealandia Day Tours

    Get out of the house and into a much-needed dose of nature, accompanied by birdsong from native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.
    
    
• • Koha Yoga

    Exercise your mind, body and soul (and support the local community) for pocket change.
    
    
  • Paper Pals Aotearoa

    Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.
    
    
  • Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata

    Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
    
    
  • Te Whanganui-a-Tara

    This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.
    
    
  • Meet Me in the Bathroom

    The Strokes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and NYC’s early-00s indie-rock scene get the in-the-moment documentary treatment by the directors of 'Shut Up and Play the Hits'.
    
    
• • Paintvine: After Dark

    Stay hydrated between brush strokes.
    
    
  • Eva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings

    Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.
    
    
  • Musical Punch Over Lunch

    Take your lunch away from the office — instead scoff it while enjoying a lineup of musical acts.
    
    
  • Paper Pals Aotearoa

    Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.
    
    
  • Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata

    Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
    
    

Celebrate the city with our curated hit-lists.

Latest Guides

Trending Bars and Restaurants

CHAAT STREET

This former pop-up is now slinging delicious South Asian street food out of a permanent location.

99 Victoria Street
Wellington
T +64 210 233 9310

ORIGAMI

Classic menu, and entrancing atmosphere and design aesthetic.

158 Cuba Street
T 043851354

THE ASCOT

Your new summer hangout serving hot dogs and wine.

55 Ghuznee Street
Wellington

UV9

One of the quirkiest new outfits on Blair Street.

9 Blair Street
Te Aro
T 04 384 9777

GRILL MEATS BEER

A burger bar with a renowned pedigree.

227 Cuba Street
Te Aro
T (04) 801 8787