The Wellingtonista / April 2008
The Wellingtonista is a blog about Wellington - New Zealand's capital.
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Monster May Book Sale at Vic Books
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- We know that we've mentioned their sales in the past, but we know that you like books, and discounts, and also free wine, and that is why we must let you know that once again, Vic Books is starting its sale of awesomeness.
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Prepare to whinge about the bus service on Wednesday
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- This just in from Metlink - Disruption to GO Wellington bus services - Wednesday 30 April 2008 On Wednesday 30 April bus services on all GO Wellington routes will be suspended between the hours of 10am and 2pm. “The suspension of services is to allow a scheduled union meeting for our people represented by the Wellington Tramways Union,” says Zane Fulljames, General Manager Southern Region.
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A little challenge
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- The first person who can supply us with photographic evidence of any workmen in the city, operating heavy or noisy machinery, AND WEARING EAR PROTECTORS!! Will win a 1kg bag of Rahui Lodge Macadamia Nuts. But I'm not sure you'll find one.
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Life in the City
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- I know we all love trolley buses (and can't wait for the flash new three-axle jobbies to start ripping it up along Kent Terrace) but this must have been horrendous to be involved in at 5.15 yesterday afternoon. And deeply amusing for those of NOT involved, of course.
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Holy Smoke!
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- The historic St Peters church, on the corner of Willis & Ghuznee St, is currently on fire. There are seven fire appliances and one ambulance attending the fire, and just now they seem to have stopped the smoke belching out of the doors and windows. More updates & photos as they come to hand... read more
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Cinephilia: Opening This Week
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- First up, Lars and the Real Girl is delightfully odd indie starring Ryan Gosling as a lonely and damaged young man who finds love on the Internet. With a doll named Bianca. Paramount, Penthouse. Also at the Paramount, just for Wahine Week is a documentary about the disaster called The Wahine Disaster.
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Newtown at night with the Newtownista
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- About half the Wellingtonista now call Newtown home, so we thought it was about time we did some exploring of the area. Therefore, on this coming Saturday, we're going to be doing a Newtownista Pub Crawl, and you should come with us!
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Catch of the day
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- Piscivores rejoice! A couple of local fishing boats have started to dock at Chaffers Marina on Sundays and are selling their wares direct to the public, and it will make a nice complement to the meat & veg at Waitangi Park market.
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It's how we're drinking
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- Good to see the local hostelries promoting responsible drinking: tonight, Blend are not only offering $5 Jägerbomb tickets, but are hosting a "New Zealand Jägerbomb record attempt" at 9pm. I really don't envy the street cleaners who'll have to deal with Wakefield St tomorrow morning.
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Cinephilia: Opening This Week
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- After last week's pathetic attempt at weather forecasting, I will refrain from suggesting anything other than there are three new films at the movies this week.
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Bus Etiquette question
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- What, exactly, is the correct response to take when you're on the bus with a phantom farter?
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