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live sport blackouts — Live Sport

7 things you need to know about Wellington’s live sport broadcast blackouts hitting fans hard

4 June 2026

Getaways

29 May 2026

7 Weekend Getaways Getting Cheaper Thanks to New Transport Links

New transport infrastructure and route expansions are making weekend getaways more affordable and accessible for…

22 May 2026

6 things to know about New Zealand’s weekend getaways boom

New Zealand's domestic tourism is booming as rising international airfares drive Kiwis toward local weekend…

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

school holiday costs — Family & Kids

31 May 2026

School Holiday Costs Hit Wellington Families Hard as Winter Break Approaches

school holiday programmes — Family & Kids

24 May 2026

7 Things Wellington Parents Need to Know About the New School Holiday Programme Changes

Sport

live sport blackouts — Live Sport

4 June 2026

7 things you need to know about Wellington’s live sport broadcast blackouts hitting fans hard

Wellington live sport venues — Live Sport

28 May 2026

7 Things You Need to Know About Wellington’s Live Sport Viewing Crisis

All Blacks World Cup squad — Live Sport

21 May 2026

5 Things You Need to Know About the All Blacks’ Shocking World Cup Squad Selections

All Blacks squad selection — Live Sport

14 May 2026

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

Walks & Nature

Great Walk bookings — Hiking & Walking

30 May 2026

7 things you need to know about New Zealand’s new Great Walk booking changes

Great Harbour Way hiking — Hiking & Walking

23 May 2026

Wellington’s Great Harbour Way Extension Opens New Hiking Route to Eastbourne

Wellington hiking safety — Hiking & Walking

16 May 2026

7 Things You Need to Know About Wellington’s New Hiking Track Safety Rules

Festivals

Wellington festival funding — Festivals

4 June 2026

Wellington Festival Scene Faces $2.4M Funding Shortfall as Arts Council Reviews Major Event Support

Wellington festival funding — Festivals

28 May 2026

Wellington Festival Scene Faces Funding Crisis as Major Events Cancel for 2026

festival noise regulations — Festivals

21 May 2026

Festival Industry Changes: What New Noise Rules Mean for Wellington Events

Nightlife

Wellington nightlife hours — Nightlife

2 June 2026

Wellington Nightlife Hours: 7 Things You Need to Know About the New Laws

Wellington late night liquor — Nightlife

26 May 2026

Wellington Late Night Liquor Laws: What the New Restrictions Mean for Your Night Out

wellington nightlife revival — Nightlife

19 May 2026

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