Concrete Playground - Wellington - Feed https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/hudson-brown/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:00:27 +0000 en-au hourly 1 Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/travel-leisure/coming-soon-avani-queenstown https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/travel-leisure/coming-soon-avani-queenstown Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:14:07 +0000 Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

]]> Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

]]> Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2026 https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/event/darwin-aboriginal-art-fair-2026 https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/event/darwin-aboriginal-art-fair-2026 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:28:50 +0000 Celebrating its 20th edition, this much-loved art fair returns with 1,500 artists, ethical art sales and a packed cultural program.

]]> Celebrating its 20th edition, this much-loved art fair returns with 1,500 artists, ethical art sales and a packed cultural program.

]]> The Best Boutique Gyms and Wellness Clubs in Melbourne for 2026 https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/travel-leisure/melbourne-best-gyms-wellness-clubs https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/travel-leisure/melbourne-best-gyms-wellness-clubs Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:15:20 +0000 Melbourne's fitness scene has levelled up, blending premium equipment, expert coaching and recovery spaces that make every session count.

]]> Melbourne's fitness scene has levelled up, blending premium equipment, expert coaching and recovery spaces that make every session count.

]]> Coming Soon: Afloat Is Going Greek for Its 11th Season, with Ouzo Frozen Cola, Meze and a Toast to Your Health https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/food-drink/afloat-melbourne-yamas-greece https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/food-drink/afloat-melbourne-yamas-greece Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:14 +0000 This floating venue has resurfaced with a Greek island-inspired makeover, complete with native wines, seasonal cocktails and meze plates.

]]> This floating venue has resurfaced with a Greek island-inspired makeover, complete with native wines, seasonal cocktails and meze plates.

]]> Coming Soon: Japan's Mega Curry Rice Chain CoCo Ichibanya Is Making Its Australian Debut https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/food-drink/coco-ichibanya-melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/food-drink/coco-ichibanya-melbourne Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:13:31 +0000 The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.

]]> The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.

]]> This Just In: Jetstar Is Scrapping Free Overhead Baggage for Local and International Flights https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/news-2/jetstar-overhead-baggage https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/news-2/jetstar-overhead-baggage Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:32:55 +0000 The budget airline is introducing paid overhead locker access, replacing weight limits with a size-based carry-on system from February 2027.

]]> The budget airline is introducing paid overhead locker access, replacing weight limits with a size-based carry-on system from February 2027.

]]> This Just In: Odd Culture Group Is Leading The Impy Into Its Next Era, Guiding a $5 Million Redevelopment Featuring 24-Hour Clubbing https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/news-2/the-imperial-erskineville-odd-culture-redevelopment https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/news-2/the-imperial-erskineville-odd-culture-redevelopment Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:14:06 +0000 Odd Culture is taking over The Imperial Erskineville, embarking on a multimillion-dollar plan to reshape Sydney nightlife.

]]> Odd Culture is taking over The Imperial Erskineville, embarking on a multimillion-dollar plan to reshape Sydney nightlife.

]]> This Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/arts-entertainment/netflix-anz-screenwriting-program-my-brilliant-career https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/arts-entertainment/netflix-anz-screenwriting-program-my-brilliant-career Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:27:53 +0000 Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

]]> Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

]]> This Just In: Step Inside David Hockney's Abstract World as a Landmark Audiovisual Exhibition Lands at Carriageworks https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/arts-entertainment/david-hockney-bigger-and-closer-carriageworks https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/arts-entertainment/david-hockney-bigger-and-closer-carriageworks Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:31:21 +0000 Arriving only months after Hockney's passing, this large-scale audiovisual experience offers an intimate way to explore his celebrated career.

]]> Arriving only months after Hockney's passing, this large-scale audiovisual experience offers an intimate way to explore his celebrated career.

]]> Australia's Sauna Scene Is Getting Serious with a New Association and a Very Sweaty Festival Heading to the Blue Mountains https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/travel-leisure/the-big-sweat-sauna-festival https://concreteplayground.com/wellington/travel-leisure/the-big-sweat-sauna-festival Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:08:33 +0000 Saunas have never been hotter, and a new national organisation is marking the moment with a major gathering.

]]> Saunas have never been hotter, and a new national organisation is marking the moment with a major gathering.

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