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Hum with Purpose research launch & workshop

Wed, 21 Oct · 8:45 am

Hum with Purpose research launch & workshop

BNZ Partners Centre Wellington

Being a Good Treasurer - Hamilton Central

Wed, 21 Oct · 1:30 pm

Being a Good Treasurer - Hamilton Central

Site Visit: Te Papa Biodiversity Research Centre

Wed, 21 Oct · 4:30 pm

Site Visit: Te Papa Biodiversity Research Centre

Public Free Coffee Cupping

Wed, 21 Oct · 5:00 pm

Public Free Coffee Cupping

Flight Coffee Hangar Cafe

Secrets of Successful Cross-Sectoral Collaborations Seen Through the Project Management Lens

Wed, 21 Oct · 5:30 pm

Secrets of Successful Cross-Sectoral Collaborations Seen Through the Project Management Lens

Understanding the Archive

Wed, 21 Oct · 6:00 pm

Understanding the Archive

Wētā Workshop Group Space

Quiz Night at Eva

Wed, 21 Oct · 7:00 pm

Quiz Night at Eva

Eva Pub - Wellington

Skint Student Night at Shady Lady

Wed, 21 Oct · 10:00 pm

Skint Student Night at Shady Lady

Beats & Bubbles at Eva

Wed, 21 Oct · 10:00 pm

Beats & Bubbles at Eva

Eva Pub - Wellington

Karaoke Wednesdays at El Barrio

Wed, 21 Oct · 11:00 pm

Karaoke Wednesdays at El Barrio

El Barrio Latino Bar and Restaurant

Wāhine in Tech Social Evening

Thu, 22 Oct · 5:30 pm

Wāhine in Tech Social Evening

Flamingo Joe's Bar & Eatery

Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington

Thu, 22 Oct · 5:45 pm

Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington

Soundings Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Hungary 1956–2026: 70 Years On - An evening of conversation, film and Hungarian hospitality

Thu, 22 Oct · 6:00 pm

Hungary 1956–2026: 70 Years On - An evening of conversation, film and Hungarian hospitality

Penthouse Cinema & Cafe

General Election - Meet the Wellington North candidates, speed dating style

Thu, 22 Oct · 6:00 pm

General Election - Meet the Wellington North candidates, speed dating style

St. Peter's on Willis

Dinner at the Botanist with Julie Anne Genter

Thu, 22 Oct · 6:30 pm

Dinner at the Botanist with Julie Anne Genter

The Botanist Lyall Bay

Murdoch Stephens & Pākehā Metaphysics

Thu, 22 Oct · 6:30 pm

Murdoch Stephens & Pākehā Metaphysics

Wellington Language Exchange at El Barrio

Thu, 22 Oct · 7:00 pm

Wellington Language Exchange at El Barrio

Open Mic Night at Eva

Thu, 22 Oct · 7:00 pm

Open Mic Night at Eva

Eva Pub - Wellington

That F**king Quiz | World’s Rudest Quiz at Shady Lady

Thu, 22 Oct · 7:30 pm

That F**king Quiz | World’s Rudest Quiz at Shady Lady

Wellington Folk Festival 2026

Fri, 23 Oct · 3:00 pm

Wellington Folk Festival 2026

Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre

Best Fiesta in Wellington | Weekends at El Barrio

Fri, 23 Oct · 7:00 pm

Best Fiesta in Wellington | Weekends at El Barrio

Weekend Fiestas at Saint Diablo

Fri, 23 Oct · 8:00 pm

Weekend Fiestas at Saint Diablo

Saint Diablo Bar - Courtenay Place

Weekends at Shady Lady

Fri, 23 Oct · 10:00 pm

Weekends at Shady Lady

Reform Wellington X Hotel Catalina

Sat, 24 Oct · 8:00 am

Reform Wellington X Hotel Catalina