Capitol brings rich seasonal menu to Wellington On a Plate 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 […]
Arts
Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
