Issue No. 6

Latin markets, comedy and roses

Your Hutt week, 12 to 18 Nov

This weekend

Six picks for Thursday and Saturday

  1. Latin Market & Expo-Hutt Valley

    Sat 14 from 10amThe Dowse Art Museum

    A community event celebrating Latin American culture, businesses, food, and music.

    Free
  2. County Lane Fair 2026

    Sat 14 9am to 2pmBrewtown, 27 Blenheim St

    A fair showcasing handmade, locally made, recycled and upcycled products.

    Free
  3. Dara Ó Briain

    Sat 14 from 8pmSt James Theatre Wellington, 77-87 Courtenay Pl

    A stand-up comedy show from a popular performer.

  4. Journey to Oz

    Sat 14 from 3pmThe Opera House Wellington, 111/113 Manners St

    A dance showcase celebrating imagination and performance.

    Free
  5. Rose Show

    Sat 14 from 12pm to Sun 15Walter Nash Centre

    A show featuring roses and other early summer blooms, with plants and crafts for sale.

    $3
  6. SKECHERS IS BACK, QUEENSGATE 🎉

    Thu 12 from 10am to Sun 15 1pmQueensgate Shopping Centre

    A celebration for the return of a retail store with giveaways.

More events this week

Day by day

Thursday, 12 November 2026

IDEA Services Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa | Kapa Haka Celebration - Wellington

Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 10am to 1pm. A performing arts event with music and dance, run by IDEA Services.

Hutt City Night Market

Dowse Square, 4pm to 8pm. A vibrant international celebration of food. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Friday, 13 November 2026

Brewtown Night Market

27 Blenheim Street, Maidstone, Upper Hutt 5018, Upper Hutt, 5pm to 9pm. A night market with food trucks and live music.

Laugh Attack World Tour

Walter Nash Centre, 7.30pm to 8.30pm. A comedy performance.

Enigma

Michael Fowler Centre, from 6.30pm. An event suitable for all ages.

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Aotearoa Beyblade Nationals 2026

Ricoh Sports Centre, from 10am, runs until Sun 15 5pm. The national Beyblade competition finale.

Grand Opening of The Windy Tee

Wildkiwi distillery, 6pm to 11pm. A distillery event with challenges and contests.

Flight of the Conchords New Zealand Tour 2026

Michael Fowler Centre, from 8pm. A comedy duo's tour. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Tuesday, 17 November 2026

An Evening with Mary Beard

The Opera House Wellington, from 7.30pm. A talk by a historian.

Shaun Kirk | Live @ Petone Depot - Petone, NZ

The Pito One Depot Community Venue, from 7pm. A live music performance.

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Jesus Christ Superstar

St James Theatre Wellington, from 7.30pm. A musical production with music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Fire Safety Talks - Home and Rural Properties

Wainuiomata Primary School, from 7.30pm. A community fire safety talk for home and rural properties. Free.

Want everything? See the full list.

Dad joke of the week

Why did the tree go travelling?

To branch out.

Council and roadworks

Road

Resurfacing night works, State Highway 2 Hutt Valley. Night works on State Highway 2 between Melling and Māoribank. Expect northbound nighttime road closures between Melling and Silverstream from Sunday, 8 November to Thursday, 12 November, between 9pm and 4:30am. Stop/go traffic management in Māoribank from Sunday, 8 November to Thursday, 19 November, between 8 pm and 4:30 am (excluding Fridays and Saturdays).

Road

Roadworks: SH 1 Transmission Gully, southbound. SH 1 Transmission Gully, southbound. Roadworks (maintenance). From 6pm Sunday 8 November to 12pm Friday 18 December. Due to maintenance and drainage works, there will be southbound lane closures with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place at all times from Sunday 8th November at 6pm to Friday 18th December at 12pm. Road users are advised to expect delays in this area, especially during peak times.

Road

Roadworks: SH 1 Urban Motorway, between Terrace Tunnel and Ngauranga Interchange, northbound. SH 1 Urban Motorway, between Terrace Tunnel and Ngauranga Interchange, northbound. Roadworks (resurfacing). From 9pm Sunday 8 November to 4.30am Friday 13 November. Due to various works, this section of road will be closed to northbound traffic on Sunday 8th November to Thursday 12th November nights between 9pm and 4:30am. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time to travel. Please note this work is dependent on various factors and may be postponed or changed at short notice. Detour via Hutt Road.

Road

Roadworks: SH 58 Judgeford, between Flightys Road and Moonshine Road. SH 58 Judgeford, between Flightys Road and Moonshine Road. Roadworks. From 7.18am Friday 9 October, until further notice. Due to works for the SH58 Safety Improvements Project, there are temporary lane shifts and various speed restrictions in place. Plan your journey, accordingly, allowing extra time to travel through this area.

Road

Roadworks: SH 2 Kennedy Good Bridge to Fergusson Drive. SH 2 Kennedy Good Bridge to Fergusson Drive. Roadworks (resurfacing). From 9pm Wednesday 11 November to 4.30am Friday 13 November. Due to resurfacing works, this road will be closed to northbound traffic on Wednesday 11th November and Thursday 12th November nights between 9pm and 4:30am. Plan your journey accordingly, allowing extra time for travel. Detour: Follow signposted detours on site.

Road

Night closures next week for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill. Night closures on State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill from Sunday night (15 November) to Thursday night 19 November from 9 pm to 4 am (finishing at 4 am, Friday, 20 November).

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