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Gardens Magic Concert SeriesGardens Magic Concert Series

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Jan 07, 2026

🐝 WellyBuzz: Gardens Magic, Lavender Nights & Coffee + Cars

Free Botanic Gardens concerts + light trails, lavender picking + stargazing in the Wairarapa, big-top circus thrills, and Kapiti’s sweetest Sunday ritual - your weekend is stacked.

Kirstie and Steve

Tauherenikau New Year Race DayTauherenikau New Year Race Day

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Dec 31, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Full Moon Drums, Summer Racing & Donut Days

From sunrise science and lavender fields to jazz, stargazing, markets and beach yoga - summer is fully switched on.

Kirstie and Steve

Colossal SquidColossal Squid

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Dec 24, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Giant Squid, Sunset Dances & Boxing Day Buzz

Lavender fields, live racing, waterfront dancing, giant squid, afternoon jazz and a very full Wellington weekend.

Kirstie and Steve

🐝 WellyBuzz: Gardens Magic, Lavender Nights & Coffee + Cars

Free Botanic Gardens concerts + light trails, lavender picking + stargazing in the Wairarapa, big-top circus thrills, and Kapiti’s sweetest Sunday ritual - your weekend is stacked.

Kirstie and Steve

Tauherenikau New Year Race DayTauherenikau New Year Race Day

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Dec 31, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Full Moon Drums, Summer Racing & Donut Days

From sunrise science and lavender fields to jazz, stargazing, markets and beach yoga - summer is fully switched on.

Kirstie and Steve

Wellington New Years Eve 2025Wellington New Years Eve 2025

Dec 29, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: New Year’s Eve in Wellington (Fireworks, Free Gigs & Big Parties)

Fireworks on the waterfront, free street parties, jazz, raves, live bands and midnight countdowns across the region.

Kirstie and Steve

Colossal SquidColossal Squid

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Dec 24, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Giant Squid, Sunset Dances & Boxing Day Buzz

Lavender fields, live racing, waterfront dancing, giant squid, afternoon jazz and a very full Wellington weekend.

Kirstie and Steve

Artisan Craft Market Christmas on the LawnArtisan Craft Market Christmas on the Lawn

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Dec 17, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Wellington’s Big Christmas Countdown Weekend

Christmas markets, beach parties, gigs, pantos, Phoenix footy and solstice magic - Wellington is going out with a bang before Christmas.

Kirstie and Steve

Christmas in the QuartersChristmas in the Quarters

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Dec 10, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Don’t Miss Wellington’s Big Weekend ⚡️

Get ready for red carpets, Christmas markets, cricket at the Basin and a massive weekend of Pōneke magic.

Kirstie and Steve

Stokes Valley Christmas ParadeStokes Valley Christmas Parade

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Dec 03, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Street Fairs, Festivals & Festive Fun Galore! 🎄

Sunshine, street markets, Southeast Asian eats, Christmas concerts, and even a Santa parade - Wellington’s first December weekend has it all.

Kirstie and Steve

Small AcornsSmall Acorns

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Nov 26, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: A Mega Weekend of Music, Markets & Festive Magic in Wellington

Sunshine, street fairs, live music, Christmas markets, car shows and community celebrations - Pōneke’s weekend is absolutely stacked.

Kirstie and Steve

Mumrave WellingtonMumrave Wellington

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Nov 19, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Wellington’s Mega Carnival Weekend 🎡

Mega Carnival, Aro Block Party, and the Mum Rave – and that’s only the beginning. Let’s get into it! 🐝

Kirstie and Steve

Family Grave DayFamily Grave Day

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Nov 12, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Twilight Festival, Family Rave & Strawberry Sundaes 🍓

From twilight street parties and school fairs to pickle beers, strawberry sundaes, and a world-class concert - it’s a jam-packed weekend across Wellington, Kāpiti, the Hutt, and Wairarapa.

Kirstie and Steve

NZ Native OilsNZ Native Oils

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Nov 05, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Fireworks, Fairs & ‘Simply the Best’ Weekend in Wellington

Wellington events this weekend - from fireworks and fairs to Tina Turner tributes, ballet, and the Phoenix double header - here’s everything buzzing across the capital, Kāpiti, and the Hutt.

Kirstie and Steve

Turtle TherapyTurtle Therapy

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Oct 29, 2025

🐝 WellyBuzz: Expos, A Christmas Market & Halloween Horrors ✨

Get ready for spooky Halloween crawls, sustainable living at Go Green Expo, heritage markets, comedy gold with Raybon Kan, Sir Dave Dobbyn’s acoustic magic, and the vibrant Kāpiti Women’s Expo - this weekend is absolutely stacked!

Kirstie and Steve

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