Children’s Parks in Wellington
We had a hard time trying to find children’s parks in Wellington a few years ago, but recently we noticed the city is chocker block with some of the best children’s parks in New Zealand. Sure, some are in need of a lick of paint, some might even need a major upgrade but the crux of the matter is, if you have kids who are itching for a session on the swings, or a blast on the see-saw...
Read MoreParliamentary Calendar
The Beehive is one of Wellington’s most iconic structures. A beacon of political power, set amid some the capital city’s most grandiose buildings. Within minutes of arriving in Wellington, you’ll be told about the free tours of Wellington’s parliament buildings. However, after you’ve got your fill of the controversial Beehive and neighbouring Parliament Buildings...
Read MoreShowtime for Wellington Cinemas
Cinemas in Wellington are a mixture of flexing multiplexes, historic stalwarts and stoic locals. And so it should be, we’re home to one of the world’s hottest film industries. If you’re looking to escape the real world for an evening at the flicks look no further than this beautiful list of cinemas in the New Zealand capital. When in Wellywood Under the guise of Wellywood,...
Read MoreWellington Libraries
Libraries in Wellington are bookaliscious. Yes, we just made that word up because we’re so excited about the many great libraries in and around Wellington. In fact, a quick round-robin in the office threw up this astonishing fast-fact: without Wellington’s libraries we wouldn’t have discovered the literary highlights of Hairy Maclary (from Donaldson’s dairy), or fully absorbed the Legends...
Read MoreWellington Library Events
Wellington libraries aren’t just full of books and gallons of silence, they’re a real community affair. Check out this collection of events going on at a library near you. If you’re a visitor to Wellington, you’ll find the libraries are a great source of tourist information and local advice. You’ll also find great selections of local guide books, and tips on the...
Read MoreSoup & A Seat
It’s well-known that the WiW team love homemade soup, and that we adore cinema. So imagine our surprise when one of our favourite organisations began a series entitled — wait for it — “Soup & A Seat”. It’s fair to say, the moment The Film Archive in Wellington unveiled their 2010 series, we sobbed with joy over our daily croûtons. The Film Archive The Film...
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