Question 1

What is the "Fake Concert and Rugby Ticket Sales" scam in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Touts operating near Sky Stadium (formerly Westpac Stadium) and on social media marketplaces sell counterfeit or non-existent tickets to All Blacks test matches, major concerts, and sold-out Wellington Sevens events. Victims either receive obviously fake tickets at the gate or transfer money and never receive anything. Buy tickets only from official venue box offices, Ticketmaster NZ, or verified resellers. Be especially cautious with Facebook Marketplace and TradeMe listings for sold-out events — meet in person at the venue before paying.

Question 2

What is the "Overpriced Lord of the Rings Tour Packages from Unlicensed Operators" scam in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed operators in Wellington offer Lord of the Rings filming location tours at premium prices but provide little more than a minibus ride to publicly accessible sites without access to the private farms and official locations that licensed tour operators use. Some operators use unofficial Peter Jackson-related branding to imply a connection that does not exist. Book Lord of the Rings tours only through operators listed on the official Tourism New Zealand and Positively Wellington Tourism websites. Confirm whether the tour includes access to private filming locations or only public land before paying.

Tour & Activity Scams in Wellington

Fake Concert and Rugby Ticket Sales

Overpriced Lord of the Rings Tour Packages from Unlicensed Operators

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