Texture and Oriental Bay
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Ohtel Wellington - 15 May, 66 Oriental Parade
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- Okay, so here’s a first for texture (I think). I’m reviewing a hotel. And guess what? It’s freakin’ cool baby. Ohtel is situated on the prime real estate of Wellington’s Oriental Parade. It’s a fairly compact building, with an understated yet stylish exterior. The theme throughout the hotel is 50’s urban chic.
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Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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BIG BANGS!
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- It's time to celebrate that time when the crazy anarchist tried to blow up British parliament again. The Pelorus Trust Sky Show will be lighting Wellington skies on Wednesday night for Guy Fawkes. Prepared by world-renowned fireworks maestro Robert McDermott, the show will start at 9pm and will run for about 15 minutes to a soundtrack broadcast on Classic Hits and ZM, with fireworks set off around the harbour. Around 100,000 spectators are expected to show up for the big bangs, so get there early to grab a good spot, or head to the hills for the best views. Also, to get into the party vide, before the fireworks, check out The Ride Of Your Life Spectacle, a three-hour show featuring live music from the Beatles Review and the Beat Girls at Frank Kitts park. This show will also have choreographed water-sports performances from jet-skiers, wake-boarders, Thunder Cats and more. It's to raise money for the Wellington Free Ambulance, so donate a gold coin. This show starts at 6pm. And don't forget that 24-hour liquor ban that applies in the central city area, Oriental Bay and on the Mt Victoria summit, so no sneaky beers. -Stacey
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Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Parade Cafe on its way out
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- Over the next two years, take some time to appreciate Wellingtons Parade Café - because after that it will be no more. The lease for the cafes two buildings is up in 2010, and it is looking highly likely that they will be demolished to make way for a proposed apartment development, depending upon council approval.
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148 Oriental Parade, Wellington
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24-Hour Liquor Ban for Wellington City
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- Wellington City will be under a 24-hour liquor ban as of the 31st of July. Wellington City Council voted on an amendment to the Liquor Control bylaw, which is currently effective from 5pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 8am the following morning. That ban is situated upon the central city, Oriental Bay and Mt Victoria Lookout. When the amendment comes into effect, Aro Valley and Central park will be added to those liquor no-go zones.
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Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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