Lifestyle – Page 6 – Wellington News

A small neighbourhood playground with a slide, swings and climbing frame sits on a grassy hill, with a parked car visible in the foreground.

Brooklyn’s Mitchell Street playground upgrade seeks community input

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council is asking residents to help shape the future of the Mitchell Street play area, with two design options now open for public […]

A group of seven people in a small wooden rowboat float on open water beside a giant, brightly coloured inflatable octopus with patterned tentacles and large yellow eyes.

Fat Freddy’s Drop to honour founding member in Wellington

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Fat Freddy’s Drop will return to the stage in May with three Wellington performances celebrating their debut album and honouring founding member Chris Faiumu, known […]

Brett Perkins sits outdoors playing an acoustic guitar, with mountains in the background and text highlighting his international touring career.

Brett Perkins to play one night Wellington show

April 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

American-born, Copenhagen-based singer-songwriter Brett Perkins will perform a one-night show in Wellington on Friday, May 1, marking his only appearance in the capital. The all-ages […]

Charity hospital secures Cuba Street site and plans opening

April 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington’s planned Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has secured a central city site, with organisers confirming a lease has been signed for premises on upper Cuba […]

A man dressed in black with a red-trimmed cap shouts into a megaphone against a white brick wall, referencing Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Red graffiti-style text reads “The Wall,” with additional text promoting a New Zealand tour in April and May 2026.

Pink Floyd Experience brings The Wall to Wellington

April 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Pink Floyd Experience will bring its live tribute to The Wall to Wellington on May 9, with a show at TSB Arena. The tribute […]

A Warriors player holds the ball while being tackled by two Dolphins players during an NRL match.

Wellington stadium sell-out sets league record

April 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington’s Hnry Stadium has sold out nearly two weeks ahead of the One New Zealand Warriors’ Anzac Round clash, setting a new rugby league attendance […]

A Wellington Phoenix player in a light blue kit controls the ball mid-air while a Melbourne City opponent in a black kit closes in to defend during an A-League Men match.

Phoenix finals hopes fade after Melbourne loss

April 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Wellington Phoenix’s push for an A-League Men finals spot has taken a significant hit after a 2–0 loss to Melbourne City in Round 24 […]

Promotional image for Romeo and Juliet showing actors in period costume embracing, with text describing the timeless love story.

Romeo and Juliet takes centre stage in Wellington

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A classic love story will be brought to life through music when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Romeo and Juliet in Wellington this winter. […]

Audience fills The Embassy Theatre during a Wellington Film Society screening

Wellington film society draws crowds back to cinema

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Nearly 2,000 Wellingtonians are spending their Monday nights at the movies, as the Wellington Film Society continues to grow its audience at The Embassy Theatre. […]

Crowd gathers in front of a large stage at an ULTRA music festival event

ULTRA festival set for Wellington debut

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

ULTRA New Zealand will be held in Wellington for the first time, with the international music festival set to take over the waterfront in April. […]