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Finalists compete for the Rising Star 2026 title through drag performances and outfit showcases

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Crowd: mixed

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Our three picks · Wellington

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Mid-range pick

CQ Quality Hotel Wellington

217 Cuba Street, Wellington

Four-star hotel on Cuba Street in central Wellington with suites, apartments, an indoor heated pool and a gym.

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Luxury pick

Bolton Hotel

12 Bolton Street, Wellington

Five-star boutique hotel on Bolton Street, Wellington, near Parliament and the Botanic Garden; gay-friendly, mainstream.

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