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Your friendly local guide to everything happening in Wellington! We hunt down the best events, hidden gems, and local secrets across Wellington, Wairarapa, and Kāpiti Coast. From pop-up markets to secret coffee spots, outdoor adventures to cozy indoor hideaways - if it's happening in our beautiful r

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15/09/2025

Three artists. One week. A world of perspectives.

We’ve pulled together a collage of Two Painters and a Potter so you can get a taste of what’s on show - Fee Thompson’s brooding skies, Sam Walker’s bursts of colour, and Aimée McLeod’s soulful clay birds.

But art this alive isn’t meant to stay on screen - come see it in person.

📍 Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street
📅 16–21 September 2025
⏰ Opening night: Tuesday 16 Sept, 5.30pm

10/09/2025

🎉 Huge congrats to .c.p – winner of 4 tickets to POP REMIXED this Friday at Lulu Bar! 💃✨

Big thanks to for hooking up the tickets 🙌

And thanks to everyone who entered - more WellyBuzz giveaways are coming soon 👀🐝

07/09/2025

🎉 WELLINGTON GIVEAWAY 🎉

Who's ready for the ultimate Friday night out?!
We've teamed up with the legends at Kick Back Events to give away 4 TICKETS to their epic Pop Remixed event - and they're ALL going to ONE WINNER! 🙌

Think your favorite pop hits from Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa and more - but REMIXED and ready to make you move! 🕺💃

Friday 12 September | 9pm | Lulu Bar Wellington
Featuring DJ RH, MUDBABY, and Mr Playups

HOW TO WIN:
👍 LIKE this post (And feel free to tag your friends who might want to enter too!)

We'll announce the winner Wednesday at 8pm, giving you Thursday and Friday to get hyped!

This is going to be SUCH a vibe Wellington - whether you win or grab tickets at Humanitix, we'll see you on the dance floor! ✨

Must be 18+. Valid ID required on entry.

06/09/2025

🌈 POV: You step into Petone’s brightest boutique and suddenly your home feels too plain…

Tucked inside 109 Jackson Street, you’ll find ELLEN G - the boutique of artist and designer Ellen Giggenbach.

Walking through the door feels like stepping into a rainbow 🌈. From bold framed prints (like these stunners of Wellington + New Zealand + Upper Hutt) to cushions, mugs, totes, and gorgeous paper crafts - everything bursts with her playful, mid-century inspired style.

This isn’t the kind of shop you just browse… you always leave with a little splash of colour for your home (or the perfect gift 🎁).

📍 Visit ELLEN G at 109 Jackson Street, Petone
🖼️ Explore online: ellengiggenbach.com

Shout-out to I love Petone - The Jackson Street Programme for showcasing gems like this in the community 💛

Got one of Ellen’s prints on your wall already? Drop a 💛 in the comments – we’d love to see which one you chose!

04/09/2025

🔥 Wellington, your weekend just got a serious UPGRADE! 🔥

Forget scrolling endlessly – we’ve got your must-do plans right here. From buzzing live music to mouth-watering food experiences and vibrant local markets, this weekend in the coolest little capital is absolutely packed with epic events!

➡️ SWIPE RIGHT NOW to unlock your ultimate weekend guide! You won’t want to miss a single beat (or bite!).

What’s making your list? Tell us below! 👇

31/08/2025

🌿✨ WellyBuzz Food & Drink Pick ✨🌿

If you haven’t discovered The Leafy Stop in Kilbirnie yet, you’re in for a treat. This cozy vegan café feels like an extension of your front room – leafy, welcoming, and full of hearty eats that warm you up from the inside out.

🥪 On the menu you’ll find sammies with a twist (think vEgg Mayo, Chuna Mayo, and Coronation Chickpea), golden frittata, and plenty of cabinet snacks. Soups and stews are a specialty - and you can even take them home in jars for an easy dinner.

👯 Planning a group catch-up? The Leafy Stop takes bookings for 6–10 and can create customised menus to suit. Otherwise, just pop by for a coffee and a bite - no booking needed.

💚 What we love: it’s 100% plant-based, mostly gluten-free, and everything is made fresh with feel-good flavours. Whether you’re vegan, curious, or just hungry, it’s a spot that welcomes everyone.

📍 35 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie

🕙 Tue–Fri 10–3 | Sat 10–4 | Sun & Mon by appointment

🌐 theleafystop.co.nz | 📸

👉 Save this one for your next lunch date in Kilbirnie.
👉 Tag your foodie mate who’d love a plant-powered feast.

07/08/2025

Wellington’s worst-kept secret is getting even better.

Tucked behind Courtenay Place is a café so sleek, stylish, and obsessed with perfection that people are lining up just to get their hands on a pastry.

It’s called Glou Glou - and the full pastry menu is finally back after six months of quiet testing.

🥐 Croissants that take 3 days to make
🍫 Pain au chocolat with layers that flake like confetti
🍋 Lemon meringue pastry cubes that deserve their own fan club
🌈 Ube, turmeric & matcha lattes for colour-lovers
☕ Coffee Supreme on the machine
🍷 And a wine bar coming soon...

But it’s not just what’s on the plate. It’s the feeling.
You walk into the green-tiled bar and past the plant wall, and it’s like the city fades for a bit. The vibe? Calm, curated, quietly confident.

🕗 Open daily ‘til 2:30pm
📍 17a Allen Street
📸 No bookings - just go. And bring someone you love carbs with.

Know a foodie who hasn’t been yet? Tag them now. Or better – surprise them this weekend.

02/08/2025

📚✨ Wellington’s Most Magical Bookstore (That You Might Have Walked Right Past)

Tucked down Left Bank off Cuba Mall is one of Wellington’s true literary gems - Pegasus Books
Step inside and you're not just entering a bookstore - you're entering a labyrinth of thought, imagination, and history.

This isn’t your average high-street chain. Pegasus is a quiet haven for secondhand and rare books across philosophy, poetry, mythology, design, art, New Zealand history, and much more. Each room feels like stepping into a different world - with staff who know the shelves like old friends and are always happy to help you uncover something unexpected.

📖 Looking for something soulful? Curious about ancient philosophy? Want to finally read that classic you missed years ago?
Chances are Pegasus has a beautifully pre-loved copy waiting for you.

🪶 Did you know?

Pegasus was named after the mythical winged horse who gave rise to the Fountain of the Muses - a symbol of inspiration and creativity.

It’s frequently rated Wellington’s best secondhand and boutique bookstore by local critics, The Spinoff, and even LitCrawl veterans.

You can browse their online catalogue and request click-and-collect or delivery - ideal if you’re out of town or can't carry your haul home!

📍 Find Pegasus Books down Left Bank off Cuba Street
🕐 Open daily - closed only on Christmas Day.
📦 Shop in-store or order online.

Wellington is lucky to have a place like this - especially at a time when independent bookshops are getting rarer by the day. Let’s keep them thriving.

📚 Have you been before? Tell us the best book you’ve found there, or tag someone who’d love to spend an afternoon getting lost among the shelves.

01/08/2025

🔥 The Best August Events in Wellington - Your Ultimate Guide! 🔥

August is PACKED with epic happenings – festivals, concerts, food, theatre, and more. Ready to plan your month?

🎉 Wellington On a Plate
📅 1 – 31 August | 📍 Various locations
A foodie’s dream all month long! Savour incredible dishes across the city.

🎸 Dope Lemon - Golden Wolf World Tour
📅 7 August | 📍 Shed 6
Laid-back vibes & dreamy tunes – a must-see live show.

🎤 Best of the Bee Gees
📅 16 August | 📍 The Opera House
Get ready to dance & sing along to the classics.

🌿 The Pines Market Foxtail Events Community Markets
📅 10 August | 📍 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay
Unique crafts, food & good vibes by the sea.

🎭 Wellington Opera - A Masked Ball
📅 6 – 10 August | 📍 The Opera House
Drama, mystery & stunning performances await.

🎬 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
📅 14 – 24 August | 📍 Various locations
Discover powerful stories from around the world.

🎶 MAMMA MIA Wellington 2025
📅 14 – 31 August | 📍 St James Theatre
Sing your heart out to ABBA’s greatest hits!

🎻 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
📅 8-10 August | 📍 Michael Fowler Centre
Classical music to lift your spirits.

…and that’s just the start! More can’t-miss events this month:

🎤 R&B FEST – 15 Aug | 35 Courtenay Pl
🚀 Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May – 15 Aug | The Opera House Laura Tennelle Gow The Grand Tour Fans
🍴 The Food Show – 29-31 Aug | Sky Stadium
🎸 Come Together: Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ – 21 Aug | The Opera House
🍺 Beervana – 22-23 Aug | Sky Stadium
🎤 The Bruce Springsteen Experience – 23 Aug | The Opera House
🎭 The Morning Shift – Is That Us!? – 23 Aug | Michael Fowler Centre
🚗 Motorshow – 23 Aug | Brewtown Upper Hutt

👉 Which event tops YOUR list? Tag your crew, start planning, and let’s make August unforgettable!

🎉 Don’t miss out – join 14,000+ Wellingtonians who get the best local events FREE, every week.

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31/07/2025

Tacos🌮 Taylor 🎤 Rugby 🏉 Dub 🌊 and more!

Wellington’s serving up cosy winter vibes this weekend - Aug 1-3 ❄️

From salsa balls and tribute gigs to botanical art and food festivals, there’s something for everyone - including free family events across the region. 🎟️

👇 Here’s what’s on:
🔥 Food fests Double Vision Brewing
💃 Salsa balls Salsa Magic - Latin Dance School
🎸 90s tribute shows San Fran
🎨 Botanical art exhibition Botanical Art Society of New Zealand
🏉 Wellington Lions vs Canterbury Wellington Rugby
🎉 Community celebrations Friends of Vogelmorn
🎶 K-pop and Swiftie dance nights Kick Back Events San Fran
🌏 Multicultural festivals Upper Hutt Multicultural Council
🛍️ Martinborough market day -Explore-Martinborough

👉 Tag your weekend crew and share this post
📍 Full guide at wellybuzz

20/07/2025

Only in Wellington...We turned the corner and walked straight into a sax-playing shrub.

Jazz in full bloom outside Whitcoulls.Cuba Street, you’ve outdone yourself.

💚👇 Would YOU have stopped to watch?

💾 Save this spot for your next city stroll🗣️

Comment “only in Welly” if this made you smile.

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