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Wellington, NZ

Wellington is famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee and events. See for yourself what makes Wellington the coolest little capital in the world.

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Must see events in Wellington

All Blacks vs France

Back the boys in black as the All Blacks take on the flair of the French in the Steinlager Series at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium, 16 June 2018

World of WearableArt® Awards Show

Leave your world behind and journey into the unimaginable. Book your tickets and be there to celebrate 30 years of WOW®, 27 Sep - 14 Oct

Dynamo

Dynamo, the undisputed king of magic, is coming to Wellington for two shows only, 23 - 24 Jul.

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2018 Wellington Jazz Festival

Find your jazz groove as incredible live music and good times fill the city’s streets and bars at the 2018 Wellington Jazz Festival, 6 - 10 June 2018

LUX Light Festival

The dark nights of winter will bring this year's brightest experiences at LUX Light Festival, 18 – 27 May 2018

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Top 10 Wellington must dos

There's so much to see and do in the coolest little capital, so to get you started, here’s our list...

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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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Top notch brunch spots

Whether your ideal brunch is a Buddha bowl or fried chicken with waffles, Wellington has got you covered.

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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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19 reasons to visit Wellington this winter

Winter is on the way, but that’s no reason to hibernate.

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Coffee capital

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

Discover Māori culture in Wellington

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

Wellington film locations

Discover the locations where movie magic meets Wellington.

Work

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

Top reasons to work in Wellington

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

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.

Wellington's working culture

A Wellington workplace is a welcoming environment where fitting in is easy.

Study in Wellington

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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.

Work Ready in Wellington programme

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

Student visas

Studying for more than three months? You'll need a visa - here's a list of requirements and where to apply.

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Do business in Wellington

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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.

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.

Wellington's new influencers

From social enterprise creators, scientists, filmmakers, education leaders to digital innovators, these up-and-coming leaders from right across the Wellington region are developing fresh ideas and building new companies that might just be the new Xero, Weta or TradeMe.

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