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Black Ferns Sevens Wellington — Live Sport

Black Ferns Sevens Wellington Training Camp Signals World Series Revival

7 May 2026

Getaways

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…

24 April 2026

Weekend Getaways Hit by New Zealand’s Tourism Infrastructure Crisis

New Zealand's tourism infrastructure crisis is making weekend getaways harder to plan, with accommodation shortages…

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

native species programme — Family & Kids

3 May 2026

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

school holiday programmes — Family & Kids

26 April 2026

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

Sport

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

live sport Wellington — Live Sport

16 April 2026

Wellington Phoenix Set for Historic A-League Finals Push as Live Sport Viewing Habits Transform

Walks & Nature

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

hiking track closures — Hiking & Walking

18 April 2026

7 Things You Need to Know About New Zealand’s Hiking Track Closures This Winter

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 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

Wellington nightlife lockout — Nightlife

21 April 2026

Wellington Nightlife Faces Extended Lockout Laws as Council Reviews Liquor Policy