The international airport is basically with the do...

The international airport is basically with the domestic airport. The winds into Wellington and the short runway mean that less international flights come into Wellington. The domestic is very busy because of Wellington being the capital city and politicians fly weekly in and out. Same goes for many government servants. It is very packed at the moment because it is being renovated and expanded. Plan time to get yourself around and check the layout particularly in the domestic part. Good shops and food outlets. Not too expensive compared to city.