Q: Is WellyBuzz free?
A: Yes, completely free. WellyBuzz is a weekly email covering what's on in Wellington, sent every Thursday to more than 15,500 locals. Subscribe at wellybuzz.co.nz - no cost, and you can unsubscribe any time.

Q: What day does the WellyBuzz newsletter come out?
A: Every Thursday, so you've got the full picture before the weekend starts. Each edition covers events, gigs, food and drink, markets and Wellington news for the days ahead.

Q: What does WellyBuzz cover?
A: Things to do in Wellington - live music, festivals, theatre, comedy, sport, weekend markets and community events - plus new cafe and restaurant openings, independent local businesses worth knowing about, and the Wellington news that affects daily life in the capital.

Q: Can I advertise my Wellington business in WellyBuzz?
A: Yes. We offer newsletter sponsorships, sponsored features and event promotion to Wellington businesses, with reporting on opens and clicks for every campaign. Get in touch through advertise with wellybuzz.co.nz and we'll send the current rate card.

Q: How do I get my event listed in WellyBuzz?
A: Send us the details - date, venue, ticket link and a good photo - at least one week ahead through wellybuzz.co.nz. We can't fit everything in, but we read every submission and prioritise events that Wellington locals will actually turn up to.

Q: Does WellyBuzz cover events outside Wellington city?
A: We cover the wider Wellington region - Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Petone and the Kāpiti Coast - alongside the central city, with the focus on anything worth travelling for.

Q: Who is behind WellyBuzz?
A: WellyBuzz is an independent Wellington publication, started in December 2024 and run locally. It isn't owned by a media group - it's put together each week by people who live here and go to the things they write about.