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Wellington, NZ

Wellington, NZ

Famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee and events, Wellington is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality. A recent survey by Deutsche Bank named Wellington the world’s most liveable city!

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Wellington named the world’s most liveable city

Wellington named the world’s most liveable city

A newly published Quality of Life ranking from Deutsche Bank rates Wellington first among 47 global cities.

 DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017

DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017

The British & Irish Lions are coming to Wellington for two not-to-be-missed matches against the Hurricanes and the All Blacks!

 Beervana

Beervana

Blow your mind at Beervana, NZ’s national beer event. This is not a beer festival – it’s an experience not to be missed.

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World of WearableArt® Awards Show

Enter another world, where fashion, art and theatre collide. Tickets to World of WearableArt® Awards Show on sale now.

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Plan your trip to Wellington

All you need to know about getting to Wellington, getting around, and what to do when you're here.

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Top 10 Wellington must dos

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Explore the Wellington region

Experience fantastic day trips and see the best New Zealand has to offer - all on our doorstep.

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Coffee capital

With cafes on almost every corner, it’s fair to say we love our coffee in Wellington.

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Cheap eats to fine dining

Said to have more bars and restaurants per capita than New York, the culinary capital caters for everything from quick bites to long nights.

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Discover Māori culture in Wellington

Learn about Wellington's mythological past and discover Māori culture and heritage in the capital.

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Top notch brunch spots

It's a glorious experience to head out at 12pm and not being frowned upon when you ask for a bit of breakfast.

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Wellington film locations

Discover the locations where movie magic meets Wellington.

Work in Wellington

Job search  |  Career opportunities  |  Working essentials  |  Move to Wellington  

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Top notch reasons to work in Wellington

Wellington makes it possible to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, while getting the job done.

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Work essentials

Fancy working in Wellington? There’s a few necessities you’ll need to get started.

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Life in Wellington

Nestled between hills and harbour, and brimming with culinary, cultural and creative delights, Wellington is an energetic and vibrant city.

Do business

Business environment  |  Startup  |  Invest  |  Grow & innovate  |  Move your business

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Top reasons to do business in Wellington

Wellington is a region of innovation, diversity and creativity. Here's the top 10 reasons you should do business in Wellington.

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Grow and innovate

Find out how you can access support, networks, tools, and R&D or capability funding to help you grow your business through WREDA's Business Growth and Innovation team.

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Wellington’s industry sectors

From the government hub to gaming gurus, screen legends to our scientific and technical talent – we’re a diverse city where anything is possible.

Study in Wellington

Education system  |  Tertiary education  |  Primary & secondary education

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Top reasons to study in Wellington

Wellington is the best choice for smart, ambitious and creative students from all over the world. Check out some the top reasons for why you should make Wellington your campus.

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Work Ready in Wellington programme

Be well-prepared for an exciting career in Wellington with this course for international students and graduates.

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Frequently asked questions

We've compiled some of the most commonly asked questions about studying in Wellington.

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Wellington stats and facts

15-20°

average temperature of Wellington

750+

restaurants and cafes

636km

of mountain biking and walking tracks

55+

galleries in NZ's cultural capital

130+

kiwi living in the Zealandia sanctuary

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premium wine-growing regions on our doorstep (Wairarapa and Marlborough)

2km

A walkable city, the CBD measures just 2km across

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Weather in Wellington

They say you can’t beat Wellington on a good day, and we reckon that’s true.

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Travel to Wellington

Whether you're arriving by air, train, car or cruising into Wellington harbour you'll find it's easy to to get to Wellington.

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InterContinental Wellington

Offering 232 superbly appointed guest rooms including fully-refurbished Deluxe and Club Guest Room and Suites, the InterContinental Wellington offers everything...

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Accommodation deals

We've pulled together a number of deals from some of Wellington's best hotels.

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