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Five Top-Notch Wellington Bars for Your Next Date Night

You bring the conversation — these places will take care of the rest.

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Five Out-of-Town Breweries Worth a Road Trip

Try beers from retro brewpubs in Lyall Bay and hard-to-find taprooms in Upper Hutt.

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Ten Ways to Impress Your Mum This Mother's Day

Treat mum to a scenic crocodile bike ride or lunch surrounded by four-legged friends.

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The Eight Best Coffee Shops in Wellington's CBD

Central Wellington has an enviable concentration of world-class cafes — here are eight.

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Five Wellington Bars Where You Can Drink Alone with a Book

Get cosy with a paperback and good plonk at these comfy (and relatively quiet) bars.

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The Best Things to See and Do at CubaDupa 2019

Wellington's huge two-day culture festival is back for its fifth year.

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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.
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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.
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The Cosiest Wellington Bars to Warm Up in During Winter

Get out of the winter windchill and warm up with a bold red or spiced cocktail at one of these local haunts.
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Five Spots to Enjoy Bottomless Boozy Brunch in Wellington

Start your weekend with unlimited bubbly, beer, vino and cocktails, and ruin all regular brunches forever.
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Wellington's Best New Bars of 2018

The city's very best boozy additions of the year.
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The Four Best BYO Restaurants in Wellington

Grab a bottle of cheap red and saddle up.
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The Seven Best Beer Gardens in Wellington

The finest spots to enjoy an outdoor brew in the capital.
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21 Wellington Bars and Restaurants that are the Perfect First Date Spot

Just try to have a bad night in one of these dimly-lit corners.
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The Six Best Coffee Bars in Wellington

The quirkiest, most educational and all-round best coffee bars in Wellington.

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Denzien Urban Distillery Launches Weekly Gin Tasting Sessions

Sit down with the Denzien founders for a couple of small batch tasters.

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You Can Take an All-You-Can-Drink Tequila Train Tour Through Mexico

The train travels from Guadalajara to Tequila and stops off at tequila distilleries and agave fields.

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Where to Find Bottomless Coffee in Wellington

Sometimes one cup of joe won't cut it — here's where to find unlimited mugs of sweet nectar in Wellington.

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Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Christchurch

Where to watch the sun go down with a cold one.

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Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Wellington

Where to watch the sun go down with a cold one.

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Move Over Craft Beer: Meet Wellington's First Cidery

The capital's new cider makers follow a philosophy of 'fresh, fruity, but definitely not a cocktail'.

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Latest Places

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Donnie Taco

Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.
Restaurant
Poppies

91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough

Fresh, seasonal platters and $10 wine tastings are on offer at this intimate and relaxed winery, just a short drive from Wellington.
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Daisy's

328 Tinakori Road, Wellington

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

33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington

The Wellington waterfront welcomes a massive Asian fusion restaurant.
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The Grocer's Shed

30 Reef Street, Island Bay

This tiny grab-and-go cafe can be found two minutes down the road from Island Bay beach.
Restaurant
Winner Winner

46 Courtenay Place, Wellington

This new chicken joint on Courtenay Place has plenty to peck at.
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Bottega

462 Adelaide Road, Wellington

This new bite-sized Italian deli comes from the brains behind Cicio Cacio Osteria.
Restaurant
Zelati Dessert Cafe

Left Bank, Wellington

Indulge your sweet tooth at this new dessert cafe.
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Mockingbird

8 Courtenay Place, Wellington

A buzzy new spot serving vegan burgers, bowls and light bites.

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Ten Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Wellington

From dragon parades and terracotta sculptures to lantern festivals and yum cha, here's how to celebrate the Year of the Pig in the capital.

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Say Cheers to 2018's Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers

Drink 2018's best brews.

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Te Aro Wine Is Wellington's First Dedicated Urban Winery and Cellar Door

Get up close and personal with wines made right in the heart of their city.

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This Wine-Themed Cruise Will Visit Vineyards Around the Country

Including vino-filled shore excursions and onboard masterclasses.

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Plant-Based Chippery Lord of the Fries Has Opened in Wellington

The Melbourne-born ethical fast food chain lands in the capital.

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A Craft Gin Distillery Has Opened in Wellington

Load up on gin at Denizen Urban Distillery for a taste of imagination, summer and the city in one gulp.

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IF

Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.
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Boy Kills World

Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.
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Back to Black

Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.
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Ahsin Ahsin: Turbo Croc 2.0

Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington

Prepare to step into an alternative world at this mind-bending exhibition.

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Wellington's Best New Bars of 2018

The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

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BrewDog Has Just Launched a (Very Fitting) Craft Brew for Dogs

The alcohol-free brew for pooches is called Subwoofer IPA.

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Five Wineries to Visit Near Wellington

Top notch vineyards in your own backyard.

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The Five Best Markets in Wellington

Discover your inner locavore at these taste-filled spots.

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A Beer Advent Calendar Is the Frothy Delight Your Festive Season Needs

24 days of crafternoon delight for your favourite beer lover.

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A Week-Long Celebration of Italian Cuisine Is Coming to New Zealand

The week-long series is built around eating food the Italian way: together.

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Ten South Island Breweries and Distilleries Worthy of a Road Trip

Sip the finest craft drops in the south at these renowned New Zealand venues.

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Wellington's Night Noodle Markets Return for 2019

Clear your calendar, the outdoor noodle market is back for ten nights.

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Wellington's Urban Winery Is Preparing to Launch Its First Two Wines

Ahead of opening its inner city cellar door this November.

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The Best Spots to Drink Natural Wine in Wellington

Where to find natural pours unlike anything you've swirled before.

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Meet the Queenstown Company Offering Personalised Wine Tours

Spend an unhurried period at three vineyards and visit New Zealand's largest wine cave.

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Five Wineries to Visit on New Zealand's South Island If You Are or Want to Be a Wine Expert

Where your tastebuds get an adventure holiday.

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Five Wineries to Visit on New Zealand's South Island If You Are or Want to Be a Wine Expert

Where your tastebuds get an adventure holiday.

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The Winning Dishes Have Been Announced for Wellington On a Plate 2018

This year's program featured over 140 flavour-packed events, special dining menus, burgers and craft cocktails.

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Eight of the Best Happy Hour Deals in Wellington

Cheap and cheerful spots to spend your post-work hours of freedom.

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A Weekender's Guide to Marlborough

Head to New Zealand's sunniest region for wine tours by bike, first-rate cuisine and mussel cruising.

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Guide
Twelve Picks for Wellington On a Plate 2018

The tastiest festival in Wellington returns with dumpling workshops, a recreation of The Last Supper and a contemporary take on the hāngi.

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Guide
Six Hop-Filled Picks for Road to Beervana 2018

Warm up for the main event with beer yoga, five courses of bacon and a midwinter beach party.

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News
Belles Hot Chicken Is Popping Up in Wellington Next Month

The fryers of "really fucking hot" chicken will be touching down for one night only.

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News
Marlborough's Cloudy Bay Launches a New Foraging Experience

Hunt, gather and fish for your dinner at the Marlborough vineyard.

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News
An Ill-Conceived Range of 'Handmaid's Tale' Wines Was Announced and Then Immediately Scrapped

Not every pop culture hit needs merchandise — particularly a show delving into dark dystopian terrain.

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News
Road to Beervana Has Dropped Its Full 2018 Program

A ten-day celebration of all things New Zealand beer.

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News
Four of the Best Winter Bars in Wellington

Cosy watering holes which will have you merry and defrosted in no time.

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News
Help Dogs in Need by Going for a Pint with Your Pooch

The proceeds of every pint will go to the SPCA.

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