What is the Wellington Advent Calendar?
The Wellington Advent Calendar is a digital calendar brought to you by WellingtonNZ. It features daily deals from Wellington businesses. Each day from 1 to 24 December unlocks a new door that has deals hiding behind it. Most deals can be redeemed throughout December and until 31 January 2026, unless otherwise specified. Be sure to check the terms and conditions for each deal.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes. In order to use the Wellington Advent Calendar deals, you’ll need to create an account on the website. You can create an account using your email address or by using your Facebook or Google account. Logins from previous years will not work; therefore, all users will need to sign up.
How do I access the deals?
You need to sign up on the Advent 2025 website to access the deals. From 1 to 24 December, new deals will be revealed each day. When you are redeeming a deal, the business will provide you with a unique code that you’ll need to enter on the deal page of the Advent website. Once you’ve entered the code, click ‘redeem’, and you’ll be able to proceed with your purchase. Each deal can only be used once per person.
Guidance on how to redeem:
- In person — when you’re at the business, show the staff the deal on your device, and they’ll give you a code to input to redeem the deal. Be sure to mark the deal as redeemed once used.
- Online — either click on the link to go directly to the business’s website with the deal applied, OR click on the link and enter the deal code. Make sure you mark it as redeemed on Advent once you’ve completed the transaction to keep track of which deals you’ve used.
Will I be emailed a voucher?
No. Unlike previous Wellington Advent Calendars, we do not email out individual vouchers. You also do not need to ‘claim’ the deals once they’re unlocked. All deal information is now hosted on the website.
Can I print the deals?
To reduce the impact on the environment, Advent deals can only be redeemed via your phone or device. If you show up with a printed version of the deal, the business may not honour it. To avoid disappointment, please check directly with the business ahead of time.
Do I need to use the deal on the day it is revealed?
No. You can access and use all the deals until the end of January, or earlier if they are limited-time offers. Check the Terms and Conditions on the deal for more information.
How long are the deals valid for?
Most deals are valid until 31 January 2026. You don’t need to rush to have them all downloaded by a certain date, like in previous years. Some deals might have earlier expiry dates or limited numbers. Check the Terms and Conditions on each deal carefully so you don’t miss out.
What happens if I can’t log in?
Try resetting your login. If that doesn’t work, please email us at advent@wellingtonnz.com.
How is my data managed?
When creating an account, your information will be managed in line with WellingtonNZ’s privacy policy, the Privacy Act 2020, and the Advent terms and conditions.
Who do I contact for help?
If you run into any problems while using Advent, please email us at advent@wellingtonnz.com, and one of our elves will help get you on track.