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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Published on February 13, 2023
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    Women Talking

    Thu, 16 Feb - Wed, 8 Mar 2023

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Inspired by true events, this powerful drama about women in a religious colony features exceptional performances by Rooney Mara, Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley.

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    Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

    Thu, 16 Feb - Wed, 8 Mar 2023

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Great things no longer come in ‘Ant-Man’-sized packages in this ‘Star Wars’-leaning 31st entry in the ever-sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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    Zealandia Day Tours

    Tue, 7 Jun, 2022

    Zealandia, Wellington

    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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    The Son

    Thu, 9 Feb - Wed, 1 Mar 2023

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Hugh Jackman, Australian up-and-comer Zen McGrath and Oscar-winning 'The Father' filmmaker Florian Zeller explore a difficult family dynamic in this well-acted but uneven drama.

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    Zealandia Twilight Tours

    Sat, 1 Oct 2022 - Fri, 31 Mar 2023

    Zealandia, Wellington

    Escape rush hour by strolling through this eco-sanctuary — and spy native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.

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    Magic Mike's Last Dance

    Thu, 9 Feb - Wed, 1 Mar 2023

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.

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    Gnocchi Gnights

    Thu, 26 May, 2022

    1154 Pastaria, Wellington

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

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    What's Love Got to Do with It?

    Thu, 16 Feb - Wed, 8 Mar 2023

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Lily James and Shazad Latif make charming leads in this by-the-numbers British rom-com about a filmmaker documenting her childhood best friend's assisted marriage.

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    Paper Pals Aotearoa

    Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - Wed, 21 Feb 2024

    Te Papa Museum, Wellington

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

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    Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata

    Sat, 17 Dec 2022 - Sun, 30 Apr 2023

    Whangamata Marina, Whangamatā

    Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.

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    Knock at the Cabin

    Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 22 Feb 2023

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.

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    Skinamarink

    Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 22 Feb 2023

    Select cinemas in Wellington and online, Wellington

    Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.

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    Paintvine: After Dark

    Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

    LeRoy's Bar, Wellington

    Stay hydrated between brush strokes.

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    Tár

    Thu, 26 Jan - Wed, 15 Feb 2023

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Cate Blanchett turns in another awards-worthy performance in this powerful, complicated and compelling drama about a cancelled conductor.

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    Te Whanganui-a-Tara

    Sat, 4 Jun 2022 - Sun, 4 Jun 2023

    Wellington Museum, Wellington

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

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    Koha Yoga

    Sun, 23 May, 2021

    Awhi Yoga & Wellbeing, Wellington

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

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    Eva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings

    Tue, 27 Apr, 2021

    Eva Beva, Wellington

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

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