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Meet friends in Wellington

On your own, new in town or after new faces: the easy ways to meet people, from tonight’s socials to the nights that happen every week.

Meeting people in Wellington, answered

How do I meet people in Wellington?

Pick something that repeats every week and go twice. This week there's also 100 Years of Sporting Unity: India and New Zealand and Raw Meat Monday - Live Stand Up Comedy.

Can I go on my own?

Yes: everything here is the kind of thing people go to alone, from trivia nights that put you on a team to walking tours where everyone's a stranger at the start. The weekly nights at hotels and hostels are open to everyone, not just their guests.

I've just moved to Wellington. Where do I start?

Choose "Staying a while" above: the weekly nights come first, because going back is how strangers become friends. New to Wellington plans your first month, one week at a time.