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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Long Weekend

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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Long Weekend

The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Long Weekend

Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Wellington's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix, and instead set out to discover new bars, absorb art and feast your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.

Top image: Hākari Under the Stars, Carter Observatory

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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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Arts & Entertainment
Matariki ki Poneke Festival

It's the first time the country gets to mark Matariki with a public holiday, so celebrate with one of these exciting events happening around the capital.

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Arts & Entertainment
TEEKS With the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Performing over three nights in the stunning surroundings of the St James Theatre, this collaberation between two of Aotearoa's most talented musical acts is not to be missed.

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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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Travel & Leisure
Wellington Zoo Welcome Weekends

Nab an adult pass to the zoo for less than the cost of a coffee.

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Arts & Entertainment
Jurassic World Dominion

The sixth film in the dinosaur franchise reteams OG stars Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum — but even that can't save its extinction-level struggles.

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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
Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

'Drive My Car' may have won an Oscar, but Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's second powerful and poignant drama of the past year is equally as masterful.

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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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Travel & Leisure
Koha Yoga

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

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