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Welcome to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. Victoria University has 4 campuses based around the centre of the city. The harbour and surrounding hills offer up plenty of activities for visitors, and most of the university and city can be reached on foot.
Nathan Haines -The Poet's Embrace Tour, 19/05/12
The Thistle Inn and Haven Records are proud to present Nathan Haines “The Poet’s Embrace” Album release show
Rigoletto - Opening Night, 19/05/12
The NBR New Zealand Opera's second opera of 2012 is Verdi's much loved Rigoletto.
"Rigoletto is full of soaring
Death and Diversity, 05/12/11
Explore the diverse rituals surrounding death through the experiences of members of Wellington’s Assyrian, Chinese, Colombian, Hindu, Jewish,
Dickens' Women starring Miriam Margolyes, 18/05/12
Miriam Margolyes celebrates Charles Dickens’ 200th anniversary with her tour of Dickens’ Women in May 2012.
In the year
The Obstinate Object: Contemporary New Zealand Sculpture, 25/02/12
24 February - 10 June 2012 in the Entire Gallery
Sculpture has re-established itself as one of the most
Documentary Edge Festival 2012, 17/05/12
Welcome to the 7th edition of Documentary Edge Festival, Australasia’s leading international documentary film festival. 72 films from
Ans Westra: Notes on the Country I Live In, 08/05/12
A selection of silver gelatin prints from the 1972 publication of Notes on the Country I Live In.
Dark Sky, 01/05/12
An exhibition to coincide with the 2012 Transit of Venus.
Curated by Geoffrey Batchen with Christina Barton.
On 6 June
Public Service Announcements - NZ Comedy Festival, 16/05/12
After a sold-out season in the 2011 NZ Comedy Festival and a legendary 6-week run during the Rugby
The Tudor Consort - The Earthquake Mass, 19/05/12
Brumel's Missa 'Et ecce terrae motus' took its nickname of the 'Earthquake' Mass from the Easter plainsong phrase
James Keating - GSOH, 16/05/12
Exploring that all-important but puzzling seventh sense.
“Why did the plane crash? Because the pilot was a tomato.” One
Chekhov in Hell, 11/05/12
Written by: Dan Rebellato
Directed by: Eleanor Bishop
Circa Two
12 May − 09 June
If Chekhov were alive today...
Anton Chekhov, playwright,
Stroma: Soundbytes 2: Body/Drift, 19/05/12
A mesmerising flurry of amplified clarinet and electronics, set amidst Page Blackie Gallery's stunning exhibition of Neil Dawson
Disappear in Light, 21/05/12
Screening as part of the Documentary Edge Festival 2012
Rigoletto, 22/05/12
The NBR New Zealand Opera's second opera of 2012 is Verdi's much loved Rigoletto.
"Rigoletto is full of soaring
Peter Roche: Agitated, 22/05/12
22 May - 16 June 2012
You are warmly invited to the opening preview and to meet Peter Roche
The Mighty Mighty Quiz, 18/04/12
Every Wednesday from 6.30pm the Mighty Mighty quiz master, Richard Aindow, is calling the shots armed with nothing
Rigoletto, 24/05/12
The NBR New Zealand Opera's second opera of 2012 is Verdi's much loved Rigoletto.
"Rigoletto is full of soaring
The Intricate Art of Actually Caring, 24/05/12
By Eli Kent
The Playground Collective (Wgtn)
A road trip through the heart of the New Zealand landscape, and
Made in New Zealand - Wonderland, 25/05/12
Brown - Celestial Bodies
Cresswell - Concerto for String Quartet
Whitehead - Alice
Hamish McKeich - conductor
Helen Medlyn - soprano
NZ String
The Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band & Richter City Rebels, 25/05/12
The Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band and The Richter City Rebels combine forces to bring you... The Roseneath Rebels
Rigoletto, 26/05/12
The NBR New Zealand Opera's second opera of 2012 is Verdi's much loved Rigoletto.
"Rigoletto is full of soaring
Urbantramper - Internet Freedom is Love Release Tour, 26/05/12
Home Alone Music is proud to present Urbantramper's new full-length album: "Internet Freedom is Love" (out May 10).
Iva Lamkum & Bella Kalolo, 26/05/12
Hot off their recent nominations in the Pacific Music Awards (both for Best Female), for the very first
Sambora & P.Digsss (Shapeshifter), 26/05/12
Get set to party as Shapeshifter representers Sambora and P Digsss hit Sandwiches for the first time in
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Mid Summer. Long warm days, can be gusty at times, little rain.
Average rainfall: 5.55 cm
Mid Summer. Warmest month with generally settled weather.
Average rainfall: 6.11 cm
Late Summer. Warm, mild conditions with settled weather.
Average rainfall: 6.07 cm
Autumn Days shorter as daylight savings ends. Generally mild but can become unsettled.
Average rainfall: 4.97cm
Late Autumn Cooler weather with unsettled conditions.
Average rainfall: 6.82 cm
Winter. Short days, Wind and rain – never cold enough for snow but the cold southerly wind will cut through light clothes.
Average rainfall: 8.00 cm
Winter. Short days, Wind and rain – never cold enough for snow but the cold southerly wind will cut through light clothes.
Average rainfall: 9.45 cm
Winter. Short days, Wind and rain – never cold enough for snow but the cold southerly wind will cut through light clothes.
Average rainfall: 7.32 cm
Late Winter. Days starting to lengthen, but still cool weather and very changeable.
Average rainfall: 6.45 cm
Spring. Days get longer. Stronger winds can pick up from the north but they bring with them warmer air. 8.7 cm
Spring. Days get longer. Stronger winds can pick up from the north but they bring with them warmer air. 6.1 cm
Early Summer. Longer, warmer days but there can still be unsettled weather.
Average rainfall: 5.66 cm
Get a feel for life as an international student at Victoria University of Wellington. Plus learn a bit about life in New Zealand...
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Victoria University of Wellington has a wide-ranging commitment to international engagement. Put simply, we seek to bring the world to Victoria and Victoria to the world.
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