House of K

House of K is an adults-only lifestyle venue in Whitby, Porirua, on the northern fringe of the Wellington region. Running since approximately late 2023, it offers two distinct event formats from a private residential property: exclusive sex and swinging parties — where swinging is the main draw, with designated kink zones — and dedicated kink events where rope play, wax play, and BDSM scenes are central. The organizers describe the venue as an adult playground oriented around consent and community rather than volume. All prospective guests must complete a pre-event vetting process, submitting face photos and a written introduction before gaining approval; the crowd typically spans couples, single women, and a strictly capped number of single men, with most attendees in their mid-thirties. The house is configured with seven designated play areas, while the kitchen, dining room, and lounge are kept as play-free social spaces throughout every event. The kink infrastructure is substantial: three St Andrews Crosses, a caged BDSM dungeon occupying a discreet section of the building, rope suspension points, a stripper pole, massage tables, male and female glory holes, an expanding shared toy collection, and on-site showers and lockers. A private room is available for more intimate encounters, and an outdoor fire pit provides a social anchor between sessions. Themed events — including UV glow nights, a birthday extravaganza, and a Christmas party — rotate through the calendar, with each party capped at 65 paid guests on a monthly Saturday evening schedule. Entry for sex and swinging events is NZ$50 for single women and NZ$100 for couples or single men; single male spots are capped at seven per swinging event, reserved for experienced players already known to the community. Swinging events carry an age range of 21 to 50; kink events are open without a stated upper age limit, though no unknown single males are admitted. Ticket prices cover non-latex condoms, lubricant, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages; alcohol is bring-your-own and the venue operates without a licence. The dress code rules out shorts and plain t-shirts except as part of a costume, and drugs and body paint are not permitted. A traffic-light safe-word system governs consent throughout, couples must arrive and depart together, and the venue does not offer refunds, transfers, or deferrals.