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Green Suits You: QT Wellington’s Commitment to Sustainability
Wellington
Jun 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Green Suits You: QT Wellington’s Commitment to Sustainability

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A performer in an elaborate, colorful costume poses gracefully under blue lighting, with a blurred audience in the background.
Art & Design | Wellington
May 28, 2025 · 3 min read
Ignite Creativity at QT
Two smiling men stand together, one holding a plate with a brownie and the other holding an award trophy, with a crowd in the background.
Food & Beverage | Wellington
May 9, 2025 · 2 min read
QT Chef Reveals His Award-Winning Brownie Recipe
A woman in a green top smiles while holding a wine glass, surrounded by bookshelves and a warm interior setting.
Food & Beverage | Wellington
Mar 8, 2024 · 4 min read
Champagne Masterclass with Emeline Troger of Perrier-Jouët
A group of five young people poses in a garden, showcasing a mix of formal and casual attire with lush greenery in the background.
Entertainment | Wellington
Feb 21, 2024 · 5 min read
Live in Gallery Lounge: Burnt Sugar Jazz Quintet
A woman with light blue hair and a faux fur coat holds a tattoo machine in one hand, showcasing vibrant tattoos on both arms.
Health & Wellness | Wellington
Oct 30, 2023 · 3 min read
Celebrity tattooist Lauren Winzer on mental health and normalising tattoos
A performer in an elaborate gold and black costume with intricate patterns and a tall, decorative headpiece poses dramatically under stage lighting.
Fashion | Wellington
Sep 22, 2023 · 5 min read
World of WearableArt in the Gallery Lounge: Glistening Gothic Tracery
A woman with long, wavy hair smiles while wearing a light yellow blazer, standing on a pathway lined with green hedges.
Health & Wellness | Wellington
Aug 8, 2023 · 4 min read
The Spa Nomad's Top Tips for a Winter Glow
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Art & Design | Wellington
Aug 1, 2023 · 4 min read
Kihiro Kusukami on Lightscapes and the Wonders of Ballet
An assortment of dishes on various plates, including fish, beef, vegetables, and garnishes, arranged aesthetically on a table.
Food & Beverage | Wellington
Jun 30, 2023 · 3 min read
On the Menu at Hippopotamus
Two abstract, large sculptures are displayed in a gallery, one standing and one kneeling, featuring vivid pink and black fabric.
Art & Design | Wellington
Jun 30, 2023 · 3 min read
The Lads Wore Pink: The Art of Sam Duckor-Jones
A chef in a white uniform serves food at an elegantly set table with various dishes and drinks while a guest takes a photo.
Food & Beverage | Wellington
May 29, 2023 · 3 min read
Hippopotamus ft. Sean Connolly: When Esther Came to Town
Two women in stylish dresses are sitting on a couch, each holding a drink, with a golden cat statue between them.
Food & Beverage | Wellington
Mar 27, 2023 · 2 min read
Welly ‘tude meets international aura: Hot Sauce returns
A table draped in pink fabric displays four colorful drinks, including a bottle labeled "No Ugly," surrounded by mist.
Health & Wellness | Wellington
Mar 7, 2023 · 3 min read
Under the Hood: No Ugly's Libido Tonic
A tall glass filled with a pink drink topped with cotton candy and a cherry, set against a pink background with light fog.
Wellington
Feb 14, 2023 · 2 min read
Strong Desire
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Food & Beverage | Wellington
Oct 10, 2022 · 2 min read
Edible Art: A Visual Feast of Wonder
A stylish bedroom featuring a bed with decorative pillows, a black throw blanket, and a large mural on the wall. A lamp and a mirrored wardrobe are visible in the room.
Art & Design | Wellington
Oct 10, 2022 · 6 min read
Tales Behind the Art: An Artistic Adventure with Ellie Compton
Two women smile while enjoying desserts, one holding a spoon over a chocolate block and the other resting her chin on her hand.
Wellington
Jul 7, 2022 · 3 min read
Girls Only Getaway? Permission Granted
A jazz band performs in a stylish lounge, featuring a pianist, singer, guitarist, and saxophonist, with artwork in the background.
Wellington
Jun 13, 2022 · 2 min read
Serenade Your Soul
A beautifully arranged table featuring tiered trays of colorful desserts, macarons, sandwiches, and drinks, with flowers in small vases.
Health & Wellness | Wellington
May 2, 2022 · 3 min read
Where beauty meets delectable delight
A man in a pinstriped suit pours red wine from a decorative decanter into a wine glass on a table.
Wellington
Mar 22, 2022 · 4 min read
Down to the last drop
A glass cloche is being lifted to reveal an artfully arranged dish on a wooden platter, with mist rising around it. A wine glass is visible nearby.
Wellington
Mar 4, 2022 · 2 min read
Hats off to Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus Returns
Wellington
Feb 5, 2021 · 3 min read
The wait is over. Hippopotamus is back!
Hippopotamus is back on 11th February with a reimagined dinner menu and rotating series of decadent High Teas for weekend indulgence.
A figure in a futuristic metallic outfit with a flowing skirt walks through a stylish bar with chandeliers and a reflective bar counter.
Fashion | Wellington
Dec 8, 2020 · 5 min read
Up Close and Personal with World of WearableArt
Vivid Strings performance
Wellington
Dec 1, 2020 · 4 min read
Getting vivid with live music at QT
Our Lobby Lounge is the newest venue for VIVID STRINGS, the capital’s collective of classical string musicians. We caught up with founder, director and musician Alexandra Partridge on a special shoot in our very own Billiards Room.
QT Gallery King
Wellington
Aug 17, 2020 · 5 min read
Catching up with The Girls Uninterrupted
After Hot Sauce played host to The Girls Uninterrupted's live podcast, we caught up this fabulous trio in their QT Gallery Room.
NZIFF Must-Stream Films
Wellington
Jul 24, 2020 · 2 min read
3 Must-Stream Films from NZIFF 2020
New Zealand International Film Festival is back in a big way – but unlike anything you’ve seen before. How lucky are we to be able to experience films from 41 countries without poking a toe out of our houses?
Sommelier-approved supermarket wines
Wellington
Apr 22, 2020 · 4 min read
Sommelier-approved supermarket wines for every day of the week
Bringing Wellington to you with RNZB Live in Your Living Room
Wellington
Apr 8, 2020 · 3 min read
Bringing Wellington to you
Mural, 'The Mover'
Wellington
Mar 16, 2020 · 2 min read
The moving story behind our most-loved mural
Perched on the sparkling harbour and engulfed by ivy vines, QT Wellington’s exterior is a hint at the explosion of colour and texture within. It’s impossible to miss the bright orange mural spanning the corner of the top two floors. You know the one…
Grape vs. Hop Degustation
Wellington
Feb 14, 2020 · 2 min read
Designing a Degustation: Grape vs. Hop
Shared Table Dining at Hot Sauce
Wellington
Feb 4, 2020 · 2 min read
Share the Love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and whether you’re all-loved-up, or have sworn off romance all together, QT Wellington is the place to be.
Chinese New Year at Hot Sauce
Wellington
Jan 20, 2020 · 3 min read
Eat these three lucky foods this Chinese New Year
QT Wellness Bowls
Wellington
Jan 14, 2020 · 2 min read
Resolutions fit for a new decade
Stick to your new years resolutions at QT Wellington
Stylish lounge area featuring brightly colored upholstered chairs, a bar with bottles, and a peacock decoration.
Wellington
Dec 18, 2019 · 2 min read
Two Hats off to Hippopotamus
Visa Wellington on a Plate
Wellington
Nov 22, 2019 · 2 min read
Wellington on a Plate
Four colorful cocktails are arranged in elegant glasses on a marble surface, surrounded by greenery and ornate background details.
Wellington
Nov 22, 2019 · 2 min read
World of WearableArt®
QT Wellington pulled out all the stops to wow you this World of WearableArt® Awards Show season.
A modern hotel room features a large bed with colorful pillows, a purple throw, and a mural of abstract buildings. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of the outdoors.
Wellington
Nov 22, 2019 · 2 min read
Awards Season at QT Wellington
We only strive to do better for one reason...
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Wellington
Oct 16, 2018 · 2 min read
One year on
A row of decorative maneki-neko statues, featuring white cats with red accents, and one golden figurine in the center.
Wellington
Sep 17, 2018 · 3 min read
Cocktails in the Capital
Vast green vineyards stretch across the landscape, bordered by trees and rolling hills under a bright blue sky.
Wellington
Jun 14, 2018 · 3 min read
Get Wild at Winetopia
Bright sparks radiate in a chaotic pattern against a dark background, creating a festive and dynamic display.
Wellington
Jun 5, 2018 · 3 min read
Matariki: The Coming of the Maori New Year
A person stands in front of a large, intricate black-and-white mural on a wall, drawing on it, with a bed in the foreground.
Wellington
Jun 5, 2018 · 3 min read
Your Art. Our Rooms.
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Wellington
May 25, 2018 · 2 min read
A Day Spent Eating & Drinking On Cuba Street
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Wellington
May 24, 2018 · 4 min read
Wellington Jazz Festival
A graffiti mural featuring stylized faces of women, with text reading "FASHION" and splashes of red paint on a textured wall.
Wellington
May 16, 2018 · 2 min read
Wellington Street Art
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Wellington
May 11, 2018 · 3 min read
A Creative Challenge at QT
Steamed dumplings in a bamboo basket, accompanied by sauce, a bowl, and a red chili pepper on a rustic wooden surface.
Wellington
Apr 30, 2018 · 2 min read
Meet the New Menu at Hot Sauce
Night view of a coastal city with lit buildings, a marina, and winding roads along the waterfront.
Wellington
Apr 19, 2018 · 3 min read
The Best Laughs in Welly
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Wellington
Apr 13, 2018 · 3 min read
Night Noodle Markets
A panoramic view of a coastal city featuring a harbor, modern buildings, and green hills under a clear blue sky.
Wellington
Apr 6, 2018 · 4 min read
Let’s get Homegrown
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Wellington
Mar 29, 2018 · 4 min read
Wellington Easter Thrills and Fills
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Wellington
Mar 21, 2018 · 4 min read
Te Papa’s Newest Art Exhibition
Steamed dumplings served in a dark bowl with a flavorful sauce, garnished with herbs and accompanied by chopsticks.
Wellington
Mar 16, 2018 · 5 min read
Meet the New Chef at Hot Sauce
A person in a white polo uniform rides a brown horse while holding a polo mallet on a grassy field.
Wellington
Mar 13, 2018 · 2 min read
Giddy up, Urban Polo is Back!
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