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Capital Cocktail contest taken out by CoCo
Saturday, 5 September 2015, 10:27 am | Positively Wellington Tourism
CoCo at the Roxy mixologist Ray Letoa has taken out the top prize in the augural Capital Cocktail contest for his ‘Miramar Fizzy Pop’, a cocktail and tapas match inspired by the excitement and wonder of being a kid. More >>
Happy Holiday Season for Wellington Tourism Industry
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 4:49 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
Strong growth in visitor numbers across the Nov-Jan holiday period has meant a merry Christmas and a happy New Year for Wellington businesses. More >>
Wellington window displays wow judges
Monday, 29 September 2014, 5:30 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
From over 60 participating Wellington stores, judges of the WOW® Window Dressing Competition have selected Featherston Street fashion retailer deNada as the winner of a prize package worth over $7,000. More >>
Wellington paints city red for WOW®
Friday, 26 September 2014, 5:48 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
To celebrate the 2014 World of WearableArt® Awards Show, Wellington is ‘painting the city red’ with a retail window dressing competition, hospitality deals and building light installations, all themed on the colour red. More >>
Australia history-makers celebrate anniversary in Wellington
Tuesday, 19 August 2014, 12:50 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
New South Wales couple Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler will celebrate their first anniversary in Wellington tomorrow, having made history as the first Australian same sex couple to marry in New Zealand. Over 230 Australian same sex couples have married ... More >>
Win a Wicked Wellington Adventure this July
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 3:11 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
Time’s running out to win yourself a money can’t buy Wicked Wellington Adventure. More >>
Wellington makes headlines at Australian craft beer event
Friday, 23 May 2014, 4:18 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
Wellington is delivering a clear message that it is New Zealand’s number one craft beer destination at Australia’s premier beer festival this weekend. Four top Wellington brewers (Funk Estate, Panhead Custom Ales, ParrotDog and Yeastie Boys) are exhibiting ... More >>
Capital attractions open doors to city’s residents
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 1:37 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
Wellington Open Day is back and offering yet another golden opportunity for residents to get to know their city. More >>
Capital Sporting Clashes a Big Win for Fans
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 4:25 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
High-flying, hard-hitting and straight shooting; elite players of all kinds will be converging on Wellington for a series of massive multi-code sporting clashes over the coming months. Fans who thrive on the big game atmosphere can choose from rugby, ... More >>
Enjoy a Weekend Wellington-style
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 4:24 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
As Wellington Fashion Week returns to the capital for its third year this April, it’s the perfect time to fill your day with retail therapy, and your suitcase with beautiful new things, on a weekend getaway Wellington-style. More >>
East Meets West in Wellington
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 1:44 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
Chinese philosopher Kong Fuzi (Confucius) once said “ Wherever you go; go with all your heart”. As the National Museum of China prepares to send a prestigious double exhibition to Te Papa, we take a look at the fusion of East Asian flavours ... More >>
Capital gift ideas with a difference
Friday, 22 November 2013, 10:56 am | Positively Wellington Tourism
Friday, 22 November 2013 Capital gift ideas with a difference Looking for great Christmas presents for family and friends? Give the gift of an experience with these capital gifts… Glad Tidings with Tickets Give the gift of international art, design ... More >>
A radiant opening for Wellington’s cruise season
Monday, 7 October 2013, 11:36 am | Positively Wellington Tourism
Today’s arrival of the 2500 capacity ship Radiance of the Seas kicks off the start of a seven month cruise season for the capital. Over $36 million is estimated to be injected into Wellington’s economy this season following the forecasted visit ... More >>
Creative capital lights up for WOW
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 4:39 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
Wellington is again wowing visitors and locals as the city celebrates the event’s 25th anniversary. More >>
Every day is a good day in capital of cool
Friday, 30 August 2013, 11:16 am | Positively Wellington Tourism
New campaign designed to show every day is a good day in capital of cool More >>
Kid Around in the Capital these School Holidays
Friday, 5 July 2013, 1:43 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
If you haven’t made any school holiday plans yet, it’s time to pack your bags for Wellington – where days of discovery and attractions aplenty await the family this July. More >>
Capital’s Total Guest Nights up 10% for April
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 5:14 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
The value of major events and conferences is evident in the latest Commercial Accommodation Monitor statistics, says Positively Wellington Tourism (PWT). More >>
Get LIVELY in May 2013
Friday, 19 April 2013, 11:57 am | Positively Wellington Tourism
MAY 2013 Wellington has been very spoilt for choice recently with blockbuster acts such as Robert Plant followed the next night by Bonnie Raitt - your TV should be getting lonely! The great news is it's not slowing down - May ramps up with entertainment ... More >>
Sporting Chance for a Wellington Weekend
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 4:17 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
New Zealand’s capital is heating up with more winter sporting action than you can shake a stick at. From historic matches to capital clashes, Wellington’s got all the goods for a good time. More >>
Start the New Year with a bang in the Capital of Cool
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 1:01 pm | Positively Wellington Tourism
Fire up your New Year’s Eve celebrations and witness Wellington light up the skies in a finale of fireworks to welcome in 2013. More >>