The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.

The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Wellington's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Wellington's best happenings this week.

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Arts & Entertainment
Women Talking

Inspired by true events, this powerful drama about women in a religious colony features exceptional performances by Rooney Mara, Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley.

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Arts & Entertainment
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Great things no longer come in ‘Ant-Man’-sized packages in this ‘Star Wars’-leaning 31st entry in the ever-sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Travel & Leisure
Zealandia Day Tours

Get out of the house and into a much-needed dose of nature, accompanied by birdsong from native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.

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Arts & Entertainment
The Son

Hugh Jackman, Australian up-and-comer Zen McGrath and Oscar-winning 'The Father' filmmaker Florian Zeller explore a difficult family dynamic in this well-acted but uneven drama.

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Travel & Leisure
Zealandia Twilight Tours

Escape rush hour by strolling through this eco-sanctuary — and spy native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.

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Arts & Entertainment
Magic Mike's Last Dance

Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.

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Food & Drink
Gnocchi Gnights

Because what better way to celebrate Thursday than with a big, cheesy bowl of pillowy potato goodness?

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Arts & Entertainment
What's Love Got to Do with It?

Lily James and Shazad Latif make charming leads in this by-the-numbers British rom-com about a filmmaker documenting her childhood best friend's assisted marriage.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paper Pals Aotearoa

Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.

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Food & Drink
Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata

Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.

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Arts & Entertainment
Knock at the Cabin

Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.

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Arts & Entertainment
Skinamarink

Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paintvine: After Dark

Stay hydrated between brush strokes.

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Arts & Entertainment
Tár

Cate Blanchett turns in another awards-worthy performance in this powerful, complicated and compelling drama about a cancelled conductor.

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Arts & Entertainment
Te Whanganui-a-Tara

This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.

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Travel & Leisure
Koha Yoga

Exercise your mind, body and soul (and support the local community) for pocket change.

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Food & Drink
Eva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings

Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.

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