• News

    The New Zealand Government Has Announced a New Public Holiday to Celebrate Maori New Year

    Friday, 24 June, 2022 will serve as the first-ever Matariki public holiday.

  • Event

    Tuatara Open Late

    Thu, 4 Feb, 2021

    City Gallery Wellington, Wellington

    After-hours music, talks and craft beer at the art gallery.

  • Event

    The Garden Party

    Sat, 20 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb 2021

    Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington

    This new festival is serving up a program of talks and performances in the capital's sprawling public garden.

  • News

    Four of the Best Coastal Walks in Wellington

    Get off of the couch and onto the coast.

  • Event

    Sugar Flour Soft Serve Sundae

    Sun, 31 Jan, 2021

    Sugar Flour, Wellington

    Wellington's weekend patisserie is back for one day serving toasted vanilla soft serve and liege waffles.

  • News

    Ten Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around

    Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions without leaving the country.

  • Event

    Zealandia Late Nights in the Sanctuary

    Thu, 28 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan 2021

    Zealandia, Wellington

    Wellington's 500-acre eco-sanctuary is staying open later than usual.

  • Event

    Strasbourg 1518

    Tue, 23 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar 2021

    Circa Theatre, Te Aro

    This new dance theatre work explores the true history of the Strasbourg dancing plague.

  • Event

    Chow's First Annual Frozen Margarita Fiesta

    Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan 2021

    Chow Tory Street, Te Aro

    This three-day celebration is dedicated to tequila, ice and everything nice.

  • Event

    Bombay Sapphire: The Creativity Lab

    Wed, 10 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb 2021

    Online

    Unleash your inner artist at one of these at-home gin experiences.

  • Restaurant

    Egmont at Palliser Eatery - CLOSED

    96 Kitchener Street, Martinborough

    The Wellington favourite is extending its reach to Martinborough for the warmer months.

  • Restaurant

    Daisy's

    328 Tinakori Road, Wellington

    The white tablecloth French classics of Tinakori Bistro have been replaced with Kiwi comfort food.

  • Restaurant

    Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina & Taco Joint

    4 Queens Wharf, Wellington

    This colourful new venue serves up everything from birria street tacos to corn dusted with Flaming Hot Cheetos.

  • Restaurant

    YakiSoda - CLOSED

    99 Victoria Street, Wellington

    This pop-up throws together Peruvian street food and Japanese highballs.

  • Restaurant

    Restaurant Amok - CLOSED

    18 Majoribanks Street, Wellington

    This new opening specialises in hand-rolled pasta and dishes cooked on charcoal.

  • Event

    Van Gogh Alive

    Sat, 10 Apr - Mon, 24 May 2021

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    See more than 3000 of the Dutch master's works in this multi-sensory exhibition.

  • Event

    Wellington Chinese New Year Festival

    Sat, 13 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb 2021

    Various locations across Wellington, Wellington

    Welcome the Year of the Ox with this colourful display of art, food and fireworks.

  • Event

    Te Ra o Waitangi 2021

    Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 6 Feb 2021

    Waitangi Park, Wellington

    Celebrate and commemorate Waitangi Day with live music, delicious hāngi and openair cinema.

  • Event

    Wellington Wine & Food Festival 2021

    Sat, 13 Feb, 2021

    Waitangi Park, Wellington

    The annual celebration of sun, fun and fine cuisine is back.