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WellingtonNZ rolls out refreshed destination brand  with local-led campaign 30th April 2026 /

WellingtonNZ rolls out refreshed destination brand with local-led campaign

The agency unveils its “More Wellington” brand platform and a campaign featuring local perspectives.


WellingtonNZ looks to major drawcards to get capital’s mojo going over traditionally quiet peak 15th December 2025

WellingtonNZ looks to major drawcards to get capital’s mojo going over traditionally quiet peak

A busier events calendar with major drawcards like Ed Sheeran is expected to attract people into the city.


Good year for WellingtonNZ events but visitor spend falls on softer domestic market 5th November 2025 /

Good year for WellingtonNZ events but visitor spend falls on softer domestic market

Despite a good year for events, visitor card spend across the region fell to $1.32bn from $1.36bn, due to a decline in domestic expenditure to $999m from $1.06bn.


Wellington cruise season starting, port calls relatively stable 23rd October 2025 /

Wellington cruise season starting, port calls relatively stable

Wellington’s cruise season will start tomorrow morning with the arrival of the 3,012-passenger Carnival Splendour ship at CentrePort.


WellingtonNZ, Hospitality NZ launch sustainability initiative 5th June 2025 /

WellingtonNZ, Hospitality NZ launch sustainability initiative

WellingtonNZ and Hospitality New Zealand have launched a sustainability initiative called LoCarb, which focuses on no or low-cost tools and practical advice.


WellingtonNZ shifting isite to Tākina 14th November 2024 /

WellingtonNZ shifting isite to Tākina

The Wellington isite is on the move, just a short walk from its current location at 111 Wakefield Street.


WellingtonNZ website up for Webby 9th April 2024 /

WellingtonNZ website up for Webby

WellingtonNZ has been nominated in the international Webby Awards presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.


WellingtonNZ launches $550k winter campaign 3rd April 2024

WellingtonNZ launches $550k winter campaign

The $550,000 promotion, called You would in Wellington, includes around $200,000 spent on brand and video production and $350,000 on media.


Wellington Botanic Garden to light up for festival 22nd March 2024 /

Wellington Botanic Garden to light up for festival

Wellington’s Botanic Garden will come alive as part of a light and multi-sensory experience during the New Zealand Festival of the Arts.


WOW generates $30m for Wellington 25th January 2024 /

WOW generates $30m for Wellington

The 2023 World of WearableArts generated $30.3m in economic value to the Wellington region, according to a study commissioned by WellingtonNZ and conducted by Fresh Info.


Visitor survey to inform Wellington F&B tourism plan 24th November 2023 /

Visitor survey to inform Wellington F&B tourism plan

Food and Drink New Zealand is seeking feedback from people who have visited Wellington in the last two years to share their perceptions of the city’s F&B experience.


WellingtonNZ to hold operator open day 11th October 2023

WellingtonNZ to hold operator open day

WellingtonNZ is holding a Tourism Operator Open Day next week for people within the region who work in visitor- or sales-facing roles.