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Wellington is a deeply caring community that enjoys coming together to have fun, celebrate and remember. Now is the time to showcase that community spirit by getting out, playing it safe and supporting local

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Love Local this Christmas

Give the gift of Wellington this holiday season with our festive guide inspired by everything the region has to offer

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Events

World of WearableArt Up Close

12 December 2020 - 14 February 2021

Experience World of WearableArt like never before in this immersive exhibition at Te Papa

Offbeat, unconventional and original, Wellington is a place where city meets nature and is incomparable to anywhere else on earth

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Top 10 must-dos in Wellington

There's so much to see and do in the coolest little capital. To get you started, here’s our list of the top 10 things to do when you visit Wellington

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Experience Māori history in the capital

According to Māori tradition, Wellington Harbour was originally a lake and home to two great taniwha (mythic water monsters) named Ngāke and Whataitai.

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WellingtonNZ 2020 Advent Calendar

Sleigh what?! 24 festive doorways are waiting to be opened! Count down to Christmas with us in Wellington with the latest iteration of the Wellington Advent Calendar. This year's calendar opens on December 1 with new designs from local artist, Kate McGuinness to bring some more colour to the festive season.

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Find your Wild Weekend

Escape your routine and reclaim the weekend with an invigorating, restful, delicious and inspiring 48 hours in Wellington

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