Wellington
Hype Tunes And Mental Prep: We Took A Look Into The Black Fern’s Pre-Game Playbook
We caught up with the Kiwi sports team of the moment, the Black Ferns, to talk game day routines, mental health and pump-up tunes.
The NZ International Comedy Festival 2025 Is Here—Book These Essential Shows, Stat
Our guide to the shows you simply must hit in the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival.
The Best New Year’s Eve Parties In New Zealand To See Out 2024
2024 is almost done and dusted. Only one question remains—where will you be when the new year dawns?
The Best Walks And Hikes In Wellington
As the saying goes, you can’t beat Wellington on a good day.
12 Of The Best Hotels In Wellington To Book In 2024
Our fine capital is home to some fantastic hotels for all kinds of visitors looking for all kinds of getaways. Whether you’re looking for a staycation in your own city or need to find a place for a cheeky trip away, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington has somewhere for everyone.
The Best Music Festivals In NZ You Need To Experience In 2024 And 2025
Get amped up for the most wonderful time of the year. We’re talkin’ New Zealand’s festival season. Across the country, lads and lasses will be locking in tickets to some of the best festivals our country has to offer, all promising an epic mash-up of beats, vibes and all round good times.
20 Ways To Show Your Support For Breast Cancer Awareness This October
It’s not too late to rally the troops, or just yourself, to raise a bit of cashola for this totally worthy and far-too-close-to-home cause.
10 Ways To Celebrate Māori Language Week 2024
Māori Language Week is just around the corner (14-21 Mahuru/September to be exact) and here are 10 ways to celebrate.
10 Of The Best Dog-Friendly Walks In New Zealand
Taking your pup for a walk is all very well until you realise you’re in a park that’s a no-go for pooches. Talk about barking up the wrong tree. Luckily, there’s a whole lot of dog-friendly walks you can waltz along to your heart’s content, your fur baby by your side.
Get Out Of Auckland, 8 Restaurants Across Aotearoa Worth Travelling For In 2024
There’s certainly no shortage of mouth-watering restaurants outside of Auckland, and this poses a delicious problem: where do you eat when you’re surrounded by choices?
6 Purrfect Cat Cafes Around New Zealand To Get Your Feline Fix
If you’re looking to squash that nervous energy this year we’ve compiled five cat cafes around New Zealand so you can catch up on some much needed cuddles.
Epic North Island Experiences You Need To Tick Off
With summer on the horizon, there's never been a better time for us to explore our beautiful country. We've put together a list of well-known (and a few more secret) spots around the North Island you need to check out to make the most of the season.
9 Of The Most Dog-Friendly Beaches Across Aotearoa
Picture the perfect day with your pup and we bet it includes a trip to the beach.
6 Fun Ways To Embrace Rugby World Cup When You’re Not A Fanatic
So if you don’t know your drop kick from your dropout, don’t worry, you can still get some skin in the game.
14 Of The Best Luxury Hotels In New Zealand
We’ve got the buzz on the best luxury hotels around the country, so you can be drinking champagne in a spa pool as soon as physically possible. Start packing those bags.
8 Epic Ways To Embrace The FIFA Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup has kicked off in New Zealand. Held every four years, the event showcases talent from 32 countries—making it the largest women’s sporting event in the world.
20 Māori Businesses To Help You Celebrate the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Tāmaki Makaurau
Dine and drink like a local, from bistros and cafes to takeaways and food trucks, tipples enjoyed at home to beverages on tap.
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq And Holey Moley Is Opening In Wellington Next Month
After taking Auckland and then Christchurch by storm, entertainment masters Funlab has announced that its biggest (and best) Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq AND Holey Moley will be opening right in the heart of Wellington.
Sweet Outdoor Events Because Summer’s Far From Over
Together with Lipton Ice Tea, we're serving up seven of the best outdoor events, festivals and things to do in New Zealand over March and April.
Level Up Your Next NZ Escape With These Stunning Hotel Deals
If you’re longing for a summer break but are short on time and funds, why not check out some gems on our very own doorstep? A summer on the Land of the Long White Cloud has so much to offer—even in terms of bargain hotel deals.
Bless Your Ears With This Kiwi Music Playlist, As Nominated By You
We might be biased, but one thing is for sure; Aotearoa punches above its weight with our homegrown music talent.
Pickle Week Is Back For 2022 And This Year There’s Even A Pickle Festival
Whether you’re a die-hard pickle fan, on the fence or just pickle-curious this week will hit in all the right places.
The Best Halloween Costume Ideas For 2022 That Are Actually Good
Double double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble. The most frightful night of the year approaches—it’s time to get spooky with these actually good Halloween costume ideas.
Find Out The Latest News On The COVID Traffic Light System In NZ
Stay up to date with our live list of the latest updates of restrictions around Auckland and New Zealand.
The Best Bowling Alleys In Wellington For A Next-Level Night Out
Whether you’re planning the ultimate staff do, a creative girls' night out, or your little one’s birthday bash, bowling is a time-tested way to get a party started.
6 Of The Best Florists In Wellington For Finding The Perfect Bouquet
Whether you’re saying congratulations, happy birthday, or just a simple I love you, a beautiful bouquet is always a good idea.
Visa Wellington On A Plate | 6 Spectacular WOAP Events You Just Can’t Miss In 2022
In the time of Visa Wellington On a Plate, nothing is too outlandish. From immersive themed dinners to sensory experiments to adults-only menus, there are heaps of options out there that'll have your mind blown and your tastebuds cheering. We've got the scoop on the hottest events coming up this year and if our intel is anything to go by, you'll want to get in quick.
Doc Edge | 8 Of The Best Documentaries You Need To Watch At The 2022 Festival
If you’re looking for something to watch as it gets colder to cosy up in a cinema or at home, the full Doc Edge Festival programme is now live with over 100 feature length and short films to sink your teeth into.
Scope Out These Neon Art Installations Popping Up Around The Country And Win
There's nothing we love more than scoping out the latest creative displays. Plus, when it's paired with the chance to pick up epic prizes, you can count us in.
50 Epic Free Things To Do In Wellington That Won’t Cost You A Cent In 2022
Whether you’re feeling a bit cash-strapped in the lead up to payday or just love a freebie, Wellington has oodles of fun-tastic things to do that are absolutely, positively free.
The Best Things To Do In New Zealand This December
We're counting down the days till when can get out and make the most of summer. Because after the year that was, we’re so ready for a break from the daily desk, coffee, walk, repeat routine.
Wellington’s 7 Best Ice Cream And Gelato Stores You Need To Treat Yourself To
Summer is here which means one thing…ice cream, and lots of it. While plenty of the sweet stuff can be found in the Capital’s concrete jungle—we’ve done the hard yards and nailed down a list of the very best. And we take our job very seriously indeed. Here are the best ice cream stores to be found in the windy city.
7 Of The Most Stunning Scenic Drives Around Wellington
Jumping in your car, blasting the tunes and taking in some epic scenery can be soothing for the soul. From craggy coastlines to lush forests and bush, our capital city has a number of drives to hit the road for.
11 At Home Workouts From Top Local Personal Trainers To Try This Lockdown
From live yoga and pilates-inspired workouts, to world-renowned Les Mills classes, getting fit at home has never been easier (or more accessible). So chuck on your trainers, clear a space in your living room or head to the driveway, and get moving.
9 Of The Best Bakeries In Wellington That Will Deliver Baked Goods To Your Door
With the city’s most beloved bakers now offering contactless delivery, you can keep supporting local from the comfort of your own home and stock your kitchen with boxes of doughnuts. Here’s the list of those making level 3 a little sweeter.
12 of The Best Running Tracks In Wellington
With no shortage of sensational routes, lace up your running shoes and enjoy our picks for the12 best running tracks in Wellington.
Max Out The Chilly Season With 8 Unmissable Winter Events
Throw on your puffer jacket and lace up those boots—winter is well and truly here and we’re ready to make it the best one yet. Lucky for us, it’s not hard with a slew of unmissable events going down across the country this chilly season.
Everybody Eats Founder Nick Loosley On His Mission To End Food Poverty In NZ
Realising this gap between food waste and food insecurity, Nick Loosley founded Everybody Eats - a locally-based, not-for-profit with a mission to reduce food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand. With Everybody Eats scaling across NZ, we caught up with Nick to find out more about their origins, their mission, and hear about their new Goodie Box initiative.
Dine Under The Stars In These Epic Igloos That Have Just Popped Up In Central Wellington
Ah, winter. That delightful season when jammies and slippers become a fashion statement, social outings become rarer than a blood supermoon, and Netflix and chill takes on a whole new meaning. To help combat the winter blues and lure you out of hibernation, St John’s Bar and Restaurant are bringing back their ultra 'Gram-worthy pop-up igloos for a limited time.
Get Your Heart Pumping At This Epic Free Speaker Series Hitting New Zealand
What if we told you that you had a billion dollars to spend? Well, it’s your lucky day, because you already are a billionaire; of heartbeats, at least. We’re all born with about 2.5 BILLION heartbeats to spend over our lifetime. Surely, we’ve got to invest these heartbeats into something meaningful.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Is Coming To New Zealand For A Fabulous Live Tour
Not since Priscilla has New Zealand and Australia seen something as bloody fabulous as RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Coming this September the absolute dazzling line-up will descend upon Australia for a spanking live tour featuring all ten of the Queens from season one of the show.
9 Of The Best Hotels In Wellington
Whether it’s the location, the ambience, the comfort of the bed, the 5-star rating or the cleanliness that attracts you to a hotel, we’re here to spoil you for choice and highlight some of Wellington’s top hotels.
Eat, Drink, Play Is The Brand New Festival Coming To Wellington This May
Eat, Drink, Play will be dishing up more than 100 delectable events and there’s something for everyone on the menu. Solve a murder mystery during dinner, play bingo with a drag queen, fire up your tastebuds with a hot wings challenge, or learn to mix cocktails like a pro. Special hotel packages are also up for grabs, so you can stay right amongst the action.
This Boujee Wellington Restaurant Has Just Reopened With An Epic Line Up Of High Teas
After taking some time out in 2020, the luxurious, two-hatted Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is back in full swing and ready to treat you to a fabulously chic culinary experience.
Banff Mountain Film Festival Is Coming To A Screen Near You So Get Ready For The Adrenalin Rush
Adventure enthusiasts, unite! Banff Mountain Film Festival is just around the corner and it’s packed with enough jaw-dropping moments to set even the most adrenaline junkie of hearts a flutter.
Van Gogh Alive Is Packing Up This Sunday 23 May
Now you'll be able to have your own Emily In Paris moment as the full-scale, indoor exhibition will be touring stadium-sized venues in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland next year. Yep, get ready to snap up those tickets.
Calling All Budding Entrepreneurs, Fix & Fogg Are Dishing Their Secrets For Free
They’re offering free behind-the-scenes talks in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Invercargill to share the laughs, mess ups and learnings that got Fix & Fogg to where it is today, with drinks, nibbles, nut butter and a Q&A with Roman, CEO and Founder, to round up the evening.
Recycle Boutique Has Gone Online So You Can Now Scout That Coveted Piece From Home
Time to let op-shop fever set in. Whether you could easily lose a day browsing pre-loved goodies, or you’ve come across some of the harrowing stats about the clothing industry, there’s no denying the demand for second-hand clothes is growing.
Scoop Up Large On Ben And Jerry’s Pokemon Go-Like Virtual Easter Egg Hunt
Ben & Jerry's have launched what's potentially the world's largest-ever Easter egg hunt—with 10,000 scoops of free ice cream thrown into the mix, no less—and you're invited. Now if you're wondering what the heck a virtual Easter egg hunt is or more importantly, how you can get involved—here's the scoop.
Get Nostalgic, An Adults-Only Ice Cream Truck Is Making The Rounds After Dark
Ready your spoons and don your stretchy pants because an adults-only ice cream truck is going on tour—and it could be stopping at your doorstep.
5 Epic Acts You Need To See At Wellington’s Hottest New Arts Festival
From 5 February to 28 March, Wellington’s streets will become centre stage for a free, city-wide programme of music, art, dance and theatre as part of the newly launched festival, What If The City Was A Theatre?
8 Stunning New Zealand Lakes You Need To Visit At Least Once
Whether it’s the reflection lakes of Wanaka or the emerald green waters that crater the Tongariro Crossing, Aotearoa is home to some amazing bodies of water.
Forget The Fancy Dinner And Paint Your Mate This Valentine’s Day
Paint your mate to resemble a resident of Pandora at Paintvine’s awesome new painting experience. Held this February 14 at Auckland’s Platform 8, why not skip the fancy dinner and get up close and personal with your partner to spice up your Valentine’s day.
8 Best Camp Sites Around Wellington For You To Connect With Nature
In the pursuit of serenity, we’ve found some of the best camping spots in and around Wellington. Whether you’re a tent-pitcher or glamping only type, there’s something for you, check out these epic camping spots.
Find Out The Latest News On COVID Restrictions In Auckland And The Rest Of NZ
After 102 days clear of community transmission and a sudden lockdown, it's been announced that Auckland will join the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 from midnight on Wednesday October 7. We've rounded up the info on everything you can and can't do at this alert level so bone up, and proceed with caution.
The Best Escape Rooms In Wellington For You To Freak Out At
Move over monopoly, escape rooms are our new favourite way to get competitive and tackle some good old fashioned problem solving with our friends. Here are the best escape rooms in Wellington.
Look Up At The 8 Best Places To Stargaze In Wellington
We headed out around Wellington to document some of our favourite stargazing places, capturing the beauty of the cosmos as gorgeously documented in these stunning photos.
Forget The Queues, These Wellington Businesses Will Deliver Fresh Groceries To Your Door
We are currently in Level 4 lockdown in New Zealand and that means, no restaurants, no going out for coffee and no takeaways. But this doesn't mean an end to healthy hearty food and now is the perfect time to learn to cook great food with local ingredients.
Clear Your Calendars, Here’s Your Guide To NZ’s Most Epic Summer Festivals
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we’re starting the get amped up for the most wonderful time of the year. We’re talkin’ New Zealand’s summer festival season. Across the country, lads and lasses will be locking in tickets to some of the best summer festivals our country has to offer, all promising an epic mash-up of beats, vibes and all round good times in the sunshine.