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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Wellington's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Wellington's best happenings this week.

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Travel & Leisure
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.

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Arts & Entertainment
Benediction

Acclaimed British filmmaker Terence Davies turns the life and work of World War I soldier, conscientious objector and poet Siegfried Sassoon into a lyrical biopic.

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Arts & Entertainment
Elvis

Baz Luhrmann's take on the king of rock 'n' roll is a sprawling, exhilarating spectacle, as led by an exceptional Austin Butler in the pompadour and jumpsuits.

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Food & Drink
Church Road's Feast of Five

You've probably never done a wine tasting like this before.

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Design & Style
Maggie Marilyn Winter Pop-Up

Available by appointment only, this elevated shopping experience allows shoppers to browse the racks of Marilyn's new collection while enjoying pastries, hot coffee and mulled wine.

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Arts & Entertainment
Men

'Ex Machina' and 'Annihilation' filmmaker Alex Garland returns with a #MeToo horror film that's both blatant and piercing.

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Arts & Entertainment
Lightyear

This Buzz Lightyear origin story doesn't soar to infinity and beyond, but it benefits from lively voice work and a scene-stealing robot cat.

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Arts & Entertainment
Nude Tuesday

Spoken only in gibberish, and unafraid to bare all, this New Zealand sex comedy starring Jackie van Beek, Jemaine Clement and Damon Herriman is revelatory several times over.

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Arts & Entertainment
Te Whanganui-a-Tara

This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.

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Food & Drink
Gnocchi Gnights

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

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Arts & Entertainment
Glen Hayward: Wish You Were Here

Glen Hayward's new exhibition asks the question: just because it's in a gallery, does that make it art?

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Food & Drink
Bubbles and Brunch

With a spread of delicious pastries, fruit platters, cheeses and cocktails, St Johns' new brunch series is set to turn any Saturday into a special occasion.

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Food & Drink
Yes Way Frosé

Stay warm by the toasty fireplace while you sink icy alcoholic slushies — topped with bottomless sweet treats.

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Arts & Entertainment
Matarau

Don't miss this timely exhibition which explores the role art has in helping us navigate turbulent times.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paper Pals Aotearoa

Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paintvine 2022

A stacked lineup of sessions this year includes life drawing, painting 'after dark' and even cabaret-themed 'Drag-vine'.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paintvine: After Dark

Stay hydrated between brush strokes.

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Travel & Leisure
Koha Yoga

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

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Food & Drink
Eva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings

Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.

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