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NewsFive Places Where You Can Pick Your Own Summer Berries Near Wellington
Here's where you can find (and have your fill of) the biggest, juiciest and sweetest berries around.
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NewsKuikui Lane Is Wellington's New Cocktail Bar Giving Off Strong 'Gran's House' Energy
If you can't go back to gran's house for a bev and a bite, instead opt to be enveloped into the warm awhi of the capital's newest cocktail bar, where manaakitanga abounds.
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NewsThe Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Wellington
Load up on caffeine, tap into the free wifi and work your magic in one of these laptop-friendly cafes.
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NewsQueenstown's Beloved Taco Medic Is Finally Bringing Its Mexican Fare to Auckland
The taqueria has gathered a cult following down in Queenstown for its fresh, handcrafted tacos — and now it's set to open in Tāmaki Makaurau this month.
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NewsWhere to Eat Outside in Wellington When You Need Some Vitamin D
If you're looking for some eats in the heat, here are a few of Welly's sunniest sites.
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NewsWe Asked Top Aussie Butchers For Their Tips on Doing Christmas Meat Differently (and Deliciously)
Recommendations on how to properly pig out according to the ones who know best.
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GuideThe 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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GuideThe 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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GuideThe 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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GuideFive 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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GuideThe Seven Best Beer Gardens in Wellington
The finest spots to enjoy an outdoor brew in the capital.
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Guide21 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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GuideThe Six Best Coffee Bars in Wellington
The quirkiest, most educational and all-round best coffee bars in Wellington.
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NewsHere's What's Open in Wellington for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks
Spend Christmas enjoying delicious food with friends and family and leave the clean up to someone else.
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NewsEl Camino Cantina Is Queenstown's Brand New Mexican Restaurant with a Sizzling Margarita Menu
Start your night out the right way at this vibrant new Mexican offering in the adventure capital.
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NewsCookie Dough Collective Has Released New Festive Flavours Just in Time for Christmas
Treat Santa with out-of-the-box flavours like Vegan Mint Choc Chip and Ginger Spice.
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NewsSugar and Tempt's New York-Style Cookies Are Back to Take the City by Storm Again
This time around there's a brand new flavour, stuffed with Biscoff spread and white chocolate.
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NewsAuckland Restaurants Are Reopening From December 3 So Get Your Booking in Quick
Long lunches and delicious dinners with friends are back on the menu for Aucklanders this festive season.
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NewsParadise's Iconic All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Has Quietly Shut During Lockdown
No more unlimited lollypop chicken.
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RestaurantDonnie Taco
Hannah's Laneway, Wellington
A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.
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RestaurantPoppies
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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RestaurantDaisy's
328 Tinakori Road, Wellington
The white tablecloth French classics of Tinakori Bistro have been replaced with Kiwi comfort food.
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RestaurantRosie'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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RestaurantMaster Kong
33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington
The Wellington waterfront welcomes a massive Asian fusion restaurant.
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RestaurantThe 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.
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RestaurantWinner Winner
46 Courtenay Place, Wellington
This new chicken joint on Courtenay Place has plenty to peck at.
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RestaurantBottega
462 Adelaide Road, Wellington
This new bite-sized Italian deli comes from the brains behind Cicio Cacio Osteria.
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RestaurantZelati Dessert Cafe
Left Bank, Wellington
Indulge your sweet tooth at this new dessert cafe.
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RestaurantMockingbird
8 Courtenay Place, Wellington
A buzzy new spot serving vegan burgers, bowls and light bites.
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NewsBunanza Is the Boutique Bakery Delivering Warm, Fresh Cinnamon Buns to Your Door
We'd recommend sending a piping hot pack of cinnamon buns over a bunch of boring flowers, every time.
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NewsLewis Road Creamery's New Lemon and Gin Ice Cream Is a Cocktail and Dessert in One
You don't even have to wait until 5pm for this gin-flavoured treat.
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NewsInternational Pickle Week Is Back So You Can Get Your Hands on Pickle Doughnuts and Cocktails
Relish in all the salty, sweet deliciousness this International Pickle Week.
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NewsNew Zealand's Top Cheese Stores for 2021 Have Just Been Crowned
Fifteen un-brie-lievable dairy-filled shops have been crowned as part of the awards.
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NewsFive Alternative Ways to Get Your Avo Fix in Wellington When You're Bored of Smashed on Sourdough
Any time of day can be guac o'clock.
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EventBoy 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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EventThe Fall Guy
Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.
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EventChallengers
Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.
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EventBack 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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EventRobot Dreams
Thursday, April 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.
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EventAhsin 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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NewsWellington On a Plate Has Announced Its Stunning 2021 Program
This year's edition will see more than 150 flavour-packed events, special dining menus, burgers and craft cocktails take over the capital.
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NewsThe First Lineup Has Been Announced for Dunedin's Two-Week Food and Drink Festival
Taste the best of the South Island's second-largest city at one-off events and set menu lunches.
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NewsSeven First-Class Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Hawke's Bay
You really are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating and drinking in this east coast winemaking region.
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NewsNutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.
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NewsNolita Is a New Plant-Based Pizza and Pasta Restaurant on Cuba Street
The new opening makes its own cashew mozzarella for the signature sourdough pizzas.
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Guide
Eight Mouthwatering Events to Hit During Wellington's Eat, Drink, Play Festival
Make your way between a 1920s Prohibition speakeasy, taco masterclasses and a pop-up serving plant-based fried chicken.
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NewsChocstock Is a New Festival Entirely Dedicated to Craft Chocolate
Learn about the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process — and then sit down for chocolate-infused beer and pizza.
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NewsSix Offbeat Wellington Bars Perfect for a Last-Minute Catch-Up
Spice up your evening at a rooftop hideaway, a kung-fu-themed restaurant or a weekend hotspot.
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NewsWellington's Two-Week Beer and Hotdog Event Is Back to Celebrate the Humble Sausage
The event has expanded to include 21 breweries and 42 venues.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a $200 Voucher to Try Mexico's New Menu
The restaurant has refreshed its lineup of Mexican street snacks, sides and tacos for the colder months.
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NewsHawke's Bay's Food and Wine Classic Has Announced More Than 40 Mouthwatering Events for 2021
Head to the Bay this June for medieval banquets, Oktoberfest-inspired parties and intimate chef's table experiences.
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NewsEat, Drink, Play Is Wellington's New Ten-Day Hospitality Festival
Over 100 venues will be participating by creating themed meal and drink pairings or hosting their own unique event.
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NewsThis Courtenay Place Hole-in-the-Wall Specialises in Steaming Noodle Soup
Perfect for a cheeky bowl of phở after dark.
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NewsThorndon Favourite Hillside Kitchen & Cellar Is Moving to Downtown Wellington
While its Tinakori Road home undergoes earthquake strengthening.
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NewsKisa Is a New Wellington Pop-Up Serving Middle Eastern Cuisine
It arrives from the team behind Mr Go's and Ombra.
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NewsDirty Little Secret Has Launched a New Menu Dedicated to Fried Chicken
The lineup of fried chicken, salad bowls, burgers and sangas serves as the venue's first in-house menu.
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NewsFive Ways to Celebrate the Start of Bluff Oyster Season in Wellington
From buy one, get one deals to deep-fried delicacies — here's where to load up on new season Bluffies.
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NewsMuch-Loved Ice Cream Company Ben and Jerry's Has Opened a Scoop Shop in Wellington
You can now pick up chunk-filled ice cream and gooey fudge brownies on Cuba Street.
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NewsAuckland's Much-Loved Daily Bread Bakery Is Now Offering Nationwide Delivery
Load up on fermented oat sourdough, spicy hot cross buns and one of the trickiest pastries in the world to master.
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NewsEighteen Willis Street Is Wellington's New Dining and Shopping Precinct
The new inner city destination includes some of the capital's favourite lunchtime eateries.
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NewsHell Pizza Is Giving Away 4500 Adult Toys for Valentine's Day
The X-rated toys will be discreetly packaged and sealed with an R18 sticker.
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NewsMark Wahlberg Is Opening 20 Wahlburgers Restaurants Across Australia and New Zealand
The burger chain is teaming up with United Cinemas, and opening eateries in theatres and at stand-alone locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and New Zealand.
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NewsThis Stunning Queenstown Restaurant Has Been Refreshed Just in Time for Summer
Two top chefs from Amisfield are behind a new menu serving up quail ravioli, blue cod tacos and woodfired cheesecake.
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NewsRenowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Heading Down Under for a Speaking Tour
Learn a few tips and tricks from the trail-blazing chef, author and restauranteur.
