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 Fast & furious |
Westpac Trust Satdium Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 384 0020 http://www.sevens.co.nz |
This exciting event is one of a series of world-wide tournaments featuring rugby teams from all over. The powerful Fijians, the ebullient French and the classy All Blacks will all be here. The series of fast paced games will be played at the magnificent WestpacTrust Stadium. Promoters are promising zestful off-field entertainment to satisfy the 30,000 plus fans. Booking is essential. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Alternative Arts Affair |
Various venues Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 382 8015 http://www.fringe.org.nz |
Although it is held in conjunction with the New Zealand Festival , the fringe has the advantage of occurring annually, saving arts lovers from cultural starvation. Decidedly alternative in flavour, this all-comers festival is well established and combines national and international acts in an extensive programme of performances around the city. Outdoor performances are often a feature. Admission to most events is free. See website for complete yearly details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International arts frenzy keeps the city buzzing |
Various venues Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 471 1164 http://www.nzfestival.telecom.... |
This biennial arts festival attracts thousands of visitors and culture enthusiasts with an eclectic mix of national and international performers and artists. The programme includes poignant opera, controversial modern theatre, late night music venues, contemporary dance, radical writers and thought-provoking works of art. These original New Zealand and international works are fresh and dynamic. Many events have free entry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Crafts & Characters |
Thorndon Primary School 19B Hobson Crescent Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 4267 http://www.thorndon.school.nz/ |
The annual December Thorndon fair is a colourful event that draws Wellingtonians out of the surrounding suburbs to enjoy the sights and sounds of the market. Local craftspeople display their wares in a colourful array of pottery and plants, and many of the Tinakori Road shops set up roadside stalls with discounted products. Street artists add vitality to the scene. You may want to get there early as bargains are snapped up well before noon. The proceeds from this fair help the kids of New Zealand. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food & Wine Festival |
P. O. Box 82 7 Kitchener Street, Martinborough Wellington 5954 New Zealand +64 6 306 9138 http://www.toastmartinborough.... |
Toast Martinborough has developed over recent years into the most exclusive of New Zealand food & wine festivals. The beauty of this festival, and what makes it unique among its peers, is the setting. It is held among the vines themselves. Patrons collect their wine glass on arrival and spend the day ambling merrily in vineyards. Taste buds satisfied, choose to sit awhile and enjoy the live musical entertainment from a seat on the grass, or hop on any one of the regular loop buses in search of a new taste sensation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Social Highlight |
Trentham Racecourse Wellington 6007 New Zealand +64 4 528 9611 http://www.trentham.co.nz/well... |
This annual horse race meeting is a highlight of the Wellington social scene. Held over the course of three days, usually in January, this event with its carnival atmosphere is attended by up to 30,000 patrons. Colourful marquees, celebrity guests, fashion contests and musical entertainment accompany top quality thoroughbred horse racing. The meeting culminates in the Wellington Cup worth a total stake of NZD300,000. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Annual winter cinema season keeps the locals warm |
P.O. Box 9544 Marion Square Wellington, Wellington 6011 New Zealand +64 4 385 0162 http://www.nzff.co.nz |
This annual film festival grows bigger and better every year. View many of the more alternative or art-house productions not traditionally featured in the commercial cinemas. Most films only have one or two screenings, so book early to avoid disappointment. This is also one of the few times that the marvelous big-screen Embassy Theatre fills to capacity, and it is an experience not to be missed in itself. Screenings are held at the Paramount Cinema, as well. There are rate discounts for Film Society members, seniors and children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Book week features international authors and local heroes |
Various venues Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 0149 http://www.nzfestival.telecom.... |
This showcase for both local and international creative talent is now held in conjunction with the bi-annual International Arts Festival. An eagerly anticipated event, the Writers and Reader's Week focuses on the novel; however, plays and poetry are also featured in the celebration of the written word. Book early and you will not be disappointed. Review © 2007, Wcities |