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Wellington Phoenix women's squad — Live Sport

Wellington Phoenix Women’s Squad Overhaul Signals Ambitious A-League Championship Push

11 June 2026

Getaways

5 June 2026

Weekend Getaways Hit by New Freedom Camping Rules Across Wellington Region

New freedom camping restrictions coming into effect across the Wellington region from July 2026 are…

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…

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 programmes — Family & Kids

7 June 2026

New Zealand School Holiday Programme Changes: What Wellington Families Need to Know

school holiday costs — Family & Kids

31 May 2026

School Holiday Costs Hit Wellington Families Hard as Winter Break Approaches

Sport

Wellington Phoenix women's squad — Live Sport

11 June 2026

Wellington Phoenix Women’s Squad Overhaul Signals Ambitious A-League Championship Push

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

Walks & Nature

Great Harbour Way upgrade — Hiking & Walking

6 June 2026

Wellington’s Great Harbour Way gets $2.8M upgrade after storm damage assessment

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

Festivals

festival circuit changes — Festivals

11 June 2026

New Zealand Festival Circuit Faces Major Shake-Up as Mega Events Squeeze Out Local Shows

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

Nightlife

Wellington nightlife closures — Nightlife

9 June 2026

Wellington Nightlife Faces New Crisis as Three More Venues Close This Month

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