New Zealand International Sevens - the world's top seven-a-side rugby teams will compete in the Sevens tournament at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
Super 14 Rugby Wellington - The Wellington Hurricanes Super 14 first home game at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
March
New Zealand International Arts Festival - New Zealand’s most extensive arts event with more than 100 different events.
April
Super 14 Rugby Wellington - The Wellington Hurricanes Super 14 play Canterbury at Wellington's Westpac Stadium on April 1st.
September
Wearable
Art Awards Show - Artists from throughout New Zealand
and around the world create amazing garments that are wearable
art pieces. .
November
Eastbourne Carnival - Sunday Nov 5, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family fun by the sea. Rides and amusements, all-day live music, funky food and a wide array of arts and crafts stalls for stylish Christmas shopping. A school fund-raiser that's also the Eastern Bays community's big day out. Drive via Seaview, catch a No. 81 or 83 bus, or The Dominion Post harbour ferry to Days Bay.
Santa Parade- parade start at the corner of Lambton Quay and Ballance Street at 2pm, and makes it way through the city centre.
December
Thorndon Fair - Wellington's largest street fair with a large selection of arts, crafts, food and secondhand goods.