Alice Miller returns to Wellington writing roots after 15 years overseas October 28, 2026 After 15 years living in Europe, New Zealand writer Alice Miller is returning to the Wellington university where she trained, with a year-long residency that… ...
Capital Times returns online October 27, 2026 Wellington readers can revisit decades of local news, arts and city life as Capital Times joins Agenda magazine and W5 in the Wellington City Recollect… ...
Wellington’s Diwali festival to light up waterfront with music, dance and fireworks October 23, 2026 Wellington’s waterfront will come alive with Indian music, dance, food and family celebrations on Sunday 25 October as the city’s Diwali Festival of Lights returns… ...
Wellington writer finishes story on airport floor, then wins $15,000 October 22, 2026 Wellington writer Mikee Donato finished a short story on the floor at Auckland Airport, submitted it nine minutes before the deadline, and won the $15,000… ...
Ghostly figures to light up Nairn Street Cottage after dark October 22, 2026 Ghostly figures will appear in Nairn Street Cottage’s upstairs windows from Halloween, as Wellington artist Matt Tini turns everyday rituals into an artwork exploring gender,… ...
South Wellington Intermediate’s Cavemen win national Bandquest title October 19, 2026 A band of Year 8 students from South Wellington Intermediate School has won the 2026 Rockshop Bandquest National Final, taking the top prize ahead of… ...
More than 1,000 young artists take over Newtown galleries October 12, 2026 More than 1,000 children had sculptures displayed in Newtown galleries from 5 to 11 October as part of CASTOMANIAC. ...
Louis Baker releases second album ahead of Wellington show October 12, 2026 Wellington musician Louis Baker has released his nine-track album Trouble before a hometown show at Meow Nui on 31 October. ...
Winners announced for Volunteer Wellington’s 2026 Community Film Challenge October 11, 2026 A Wellington film made for Dress for Success has won a community creativity award as the charity reports helping 155 people into work this year. ...
Wellington publisher brings Dame Lisa Carrington’s new children’s adventure to life October 10, 2026 Wellington-based Huia Publishers has released a new children's picture book by Dame Lisa Carrington, taking young readers on a camping adventure that explores courage, teamwork… ...
Free party welcomes Wellington back to City Gallery October 9, 2026 Wellingtonians are invited to a free party on Friday 9 October to celebrate the reopening of City Gallery Wellington after more than two years away… ...
Te Papa marks 75 years of Māori Women’s Welfare League September 27, 2026 A new exhibition at Te Papa is marking 75 years of the Māori Women’s Welfare League and its work supporting wāhine Māori and whānau across… ...
Giant Bees Take Over Wellington September 15, 2026 Giant bees have appeared across Wellington as a new public art trail transforms streets, parks and landmarks across the capital into an outdoor gallery. Mills… ...
More Than 50 Artists Opened Their Doors Across Wellington’s South Coast September 13, 2026 More than 50 artists opened their studios and community spaces across Wellington’s South Coast this weekend for the fifth annual South Coast Arts Trail. The… ...
Wellington artist Lynn Blann brings Italian-selected artwork home for exhibition August 27, 2026 A Wellington artist selected for a prestigious international art exhibition in Italy will showcase her work in the capital next month, giving local audiences the… ...
World of WearableArt GLO! set to light up Wellington August 24, 2026 World of WearableArt will return to Wellington next month, bringing more than 100 finalist garments from around the world to the stage for the 2026… ...
Cohen Holloway stars in Circa political satire August 20, 2026 Actor and comedian Cohen Holloway is among the Wellington performers taking the stage in Public Service Announcements, now running at Circa Theatre. The long-running political… ...
Children’s peace exhibition returns to Johnsonville August 17, 2026 A children’s art exhibition celebrating hopes for a more peaceful world has returned to Johnsonville for its 11th year. Tūmanako 2026 is on display at… ...
Hanne Jøstensen brings winter tour home to Island Bay August 2, 2026 Wellington-based Norwegian songwriter Hanne Jøstensen will finish her six-show winter tour with a performance at St Hilda’s Island Bay Anglican Church on Sunday, September 13.… ...
Victoria University names 2026 Pasifika writer in residence July 29, 2026 Victoria University of Wellington has appointed writer and performer Kasi Valu as its Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2026. Valu will spend three months… ...
Capitol brings rich seasonal menu to Wellington On a Plate 2026 July 28, 2026 Capitol Restaurant is bringing a four-course set menu to Wellington On a Plate 2026, built around local produce, seasonal cooking and bold winter flavours. The… ...
Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington July 23, 2026 Verb Readers & Writers Festival will return to Wellington from September 25 to 27, bringing more than 20 events and over 50 writers and artists… ...
Wellington College pupils bound for Edinburgh Fringe July 21, 2026 Eleven Wellington College pupils will perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August, presenting an original production developed through months of rehearsal and creative collaboration.… ...
Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards July 19, 2026 Eighty-one Wellington City groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and… ...Wellington concert marks teen pianist’s NZSO solo debut (July 17, 2026) Sixteen-year-old pianist Shan Liu will make his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra solo debut in Wellington this month. The Year 12 student will perform Prokofiev’s Piano… ...
Wellington’s Fringe Festival gets new director (July 16, 2026) Creative Capital Arts Trust has appointed Luke Eisemann as the new director of the New Zealand Fringe Festival. Eisemann has worked with the festival since… ...
RNZB winter season honours ballet trailblazers in Wellington (July 14, 2026) The Royal New Zealand Ballet will bring its 2026 Winter Season to Wellington’s St James Theatre for four performances from Thursday 16 July to Saturday… ...
All Blacks & Matariki events to draw crowds to capital (July 10, 2026) Wellington is preparing for a busy Matariki long weekend, with a sold-out All Blacks test and major waterfront events expected to draw thousands of people… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title (July 9, 2026) Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during… ...
Wellington Raw Comedy Quest returns to Fringe Bar (July 8, 2026) Wellington’s premier open mic comedy competition returns this month, giving new comedians the chance to test their material in front of a live audience. The… ...
Dreamgirls mural brings Matariki storytelling to Wellington streetscape (July 7, 2026) A new public artwork celebrating Matariki has been created in central Wellington through a collaboration between Dreamgirls Art Collective and jewellery brand Pandora. The large-scale… ...
Wellington central library hits half a million visits (July 3, 2026) Wellington’s reopened central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, has reached half a million visits since reopening in March, bringing more people into the… ...
Wellington restaurants shine in first Michelin Guide (July 2, 2026) Three Wellington restaurants have received one Michelin Star each in the first Michelin Guide for New Zealand. Ortega Fish Shack, Logan Brown and Jano Bistro… ...
CubaDupa 2027 calls for artists (July 1, 2026) CubaDupa is calling for artists to help bring its 2027 street festival to life in Wellington. Artist Expressions of Interest are now open for bold,… ...
Weavers of Te Ataarangi opens at Thistle Hall (June 29, 2026) A special Matariki exhibition honouring five decades of te reo Māori revitalisation has opened at Thistle Hall. Weavers of Te Ataarangi features work by current… ...
Author to sign copies of new crime and justice book in Karori (June 18, 2026) Readers will have the chance to meet journalist and author Asher Emanuel when he visits Marsden Books in Karori later this month to sign copies… ...
Wellington’s Te Rua Archives named New Zealand’s top civic, health and arts property (June 18, 2026) Wellington’s Te Rua Archives New Zealand has been recognised as the country’s leading civic, health and arts property, taking out a major honour at the… ...
Drax Project and Bret McKenzie to open Wellington Town Hall (June 17, 2026) A landmark moment in Wellington’s cultural story is set to take centre stage when Drax Project & Friends headline the Grand Opening of Te Whare… ...
Central library wins three architecture awards (June 14, 2026) Wellington’s central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, has won three honours at the 2026 Wellington Regional Architecture Awards, taking out the Heritage and… ...
Youth orchestra celebrates ocean and conservation milestone in Wellington (June 11, 2026) The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will celebrate WWF-New Zealand’s 50th anniversary with a special ocean-themed concert in Wellington next month, bringing together some of the… ...
Active winter events keep Wellington moving (June 5, 2026) Wellington families, swimmers and cyclists have a busy month ahead, with low-cost recreation events, guided rides and school holiday activities running across the city in… ...
Waenga opens new Wellington arts venue (May 31, 2026) A new theatre production exploring power, justice and civic participation will open Wellington City Council's new central-city arts space next month before embarking on a… ...
Lōemis adds music and food to midwinter ball (May 25, 2026) Lōemis Festival has announced its final acts and events for 2026, adding more music, cuisine pop-ups, workshops and a Midwinter Solstice Ball to its two-week… ...
Wellington artists move into Market Lane centre (May 22, 2026) Toi Pōneke Arts Centre will move to 3 Market Lane and reopen in late June as Toi Aro, giving Wellington artists a new central city… ...
