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live sport broadcasting — Live Sport

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

30 April 2026

Getaways

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…

17 April 2026

Weekend Getaways Surge as New Zealand Tourism Operators Report Record April Bookings

New Zealand tourism operators report unprecedented 40% surge in weekend getaway bookings for April 2026.…

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

26 April 2026

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

school holiday programmes — Family & Kids

19 April 2026

Wellington School Holiday Programmes Face Major Changes as Funding Crisis Hits Family Activities

Sport

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

Wellington Phoenix stadium deal — Live Sport

11 April 2026

Wellington Phoenix Stadium Deal: What the Cake Tin Partnership Means for Live Sport

Walks & Nature

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

hiking track closures — Hiking & Walking

11 April 2026

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

Festivals

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

Wellington festival funding — Festivals

16 April 2026

Wellington Festival Scene Faces Major Funding Cuts as Arts Council Restructures

Nightlife

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

Wellington nightlife hours — Nightlife

14 April 2026

Wellington Nightlife Hours: Why Extended Trading Could Transform the Capital’s After-Dark Scene