Category Archive: Wellington

02 Jun

Talkin’ trash

Talkin’ trash

When we launched out on our Fresh New Day journey about 18 months or so ago I was determined to not become some sort of …

 
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01 Jun

100 days

100 days

It’s 100 days before the opening of the rugby World Cup. In 100 days this stadium will be transformed into a hive of activity, as …

 
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16 Mar

A seasoned traveler

A seasoned traveler

When the settlers came to New Zealand in the 1800s they brought possessions, hopes, and dreams. These apples are growing by the Sexton’s Cottage – …

 
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03 Feb

Put on your own parade

Put on your own parade

Teams from around the world are here in Wellington for the International Rugby Sevens. It’s an annual event and it kicks off with a lunch-time …

 
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29 Aug

363 – New geometries

363 – New geometries

Wellington provides some exquisite contrasts between the natural landforms – the hills and harbour, and the man-made architecture and engineering. Add in some art, and …

 
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19 Jul

322 – Gracious spaces

322 – Gracious spaces

Some of the office buildings in Wellington are beautiful – monuments demonstrating the prosperity found in the head offices of the major companies common in …

 
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13 Jul

316 – On the wild side…

316 – On the wild side…

There are so many animals living on the buildings in central Wellington. At midnight, when they all come alive – you believe this don’t you …

 
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07 Jul

310 – Alien invasion

310 – Alien invasion

According to the media today, biosecurity have announced 400+ new organisms attempt to enter New Zealand each year. Snakes, spiders, scorpions – the list of …

 
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30 Jun

303 – Banks

303 – Banks

The Old Bank building has been beautifully restored, renovated, and re-purposed from a Victorian styled bank through to a Victorian styled shopping centre. It’s easy …

 
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26 Jun

299 – Songs of praise

299 – Songs of praise

The last of our portrait exhibition is coming down. In our hearts, songs of praise, of exhaustion, the highest highs and our fair share of …

 
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