An amazing little airport. Plenty of space and goo...

An amazing little airport. Plenty of space and good food choice while you're waiting. Short queues (generally, though it can be busy at peak times). Easy and inexpensive access to the city by public transport, and a Snapper (public transport card) top up kiosk in the arrivals area.
There are statues from the Hobbit scattered around (courtesy of Wellington icon Weta Workshop), something for the kids to do is to hunt them out (there isn't much else in the way of activities for children).
Quarantine are rigorous, with good reason, to protect NZ's unique wildlife, so make sure to declare or dispose (or you'll get a really big fine). Bags are x-rayed and the are sniffer dogs, so don't even think of trying to sneak something through
Landings can sometimes be white-knuckle due to Wellington's famous breezes, but on a fine day you'll get a lovely view of the northern South Island or the harbour on the approach. Look out for the control tower - it sits atop a nearby ridge, amongst houses!