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All Blacks squad selection — Live Sport

All Blacks Squad Selection Shake-Up Divides Rugby Fans Ahead of June Tests

14 May 2026

Getaways

8 May 2026

Weekend Getaways Hit by New Tourism Levy: What Wellington Travellers Need to Know

New Zealand's expanded tourism levy will add $15-35 per night to weekend getaway accommodation costs…

1 May 2026

7 Things You Need to Know About New Zealand’s Weekend Getaway Boom

New Zealand's weekend getaway market is booming as Kiwis embrace short domestic trips over international…

Accomodation

accommodation events wellington — Accomodation

8 April 2026

Wellington’s New Hotel Openings and Accommodation Events This Month

Wellington family accommodation — Accomodation

8 April 2026

Wellington Accommodation Crisis: Where Families Can Still Find Quality Stays

Family & Kids

Wellington kids activities — Family & Kids

10 May 2026

Wellington Kids Activities Get Major Council Boost as City Unveils $3.2M Recreation Investment

native species programme — Family & Kids

3 May 2026

Auckland Zoo’s New Native Species Programme: What Families Need to Know

Sport

All Blacks squad selection — Live Sport

14 May 2026

All Blacks Squad Selection Shake-Up Divides Rugby Fans Ahead of June Tests

Black Ferns Sevens Wellington — Live Sport

7 May 2026

Black Ferns Sevens Wellington Training Camp Signals World Series Revival

live sport broadcasting — Live Sport

30 April 2026

Live Sport Broadcasting Rights: 7 Things Wellington Fans Need to Know About the Sky TV Shake-up

Black Caps Wellington — Live Sport

23 April 2026

7 things you need to know about the Black Caps’ T20 World Cup preparation in Wellington

Walks & Nature

Wellington hiking closures — Hiking & Walking

9 May 2026

Wellington Hiking Tracks Face Major Closures as Slip Damage Assessment Continues

Wellington walking track closures — Hiking & Walking

2 May 2026

Wellington Regional Park Walking Track Closures Hit Peak Winter Season

Wellington hiking trails — Hiking & Walking

25 April 2026

Wellington’s Hidden Hiking Gems Face Access Threats as DOC Budget Cuts Bite

Festivals

Wellington festival attendance — Festivals

7 May 2026

Wellington’s Festival Scene Rebounds as Visitor Numbers Hit Pre-Pandemic Heights

Wellington Festival funding — Festivals

30 April 2026

Wellington Festival Future in Question as Government Reviews Arts Funding Model

Wellington festival funding — Festivals

23 April 2026

Wellington Festival Circuit Faces Major Shake-Up as Funding Models Shift

Nightlife

Wellington nightlife hours — Nightlife

12 May 2026

Wellington Nightlife Hours Under Review as Council Weighs Extended Trading

Wellington nightlife revival — Nightlife

5 May 2026

Wellington Nightlife Revival: 7 Things You Need to Know About the City’s Late-Night Comeback

Wellington nightlife licensing — Nightlife

28 April 2026

7 Things You Need to Know About Wellington’s New Nightlife Licensing Changes